Backbends come with some serious promises and aren't accessible to all people and certainly aren't sustainable if done in the extreme way. I know, I know, you don't want to give them up or you want to still be able to try them and this practice makes space for both. Explore all the efforts and possibilities that backbends like cobra, camel, bow, upward bow, crescent contain without having to do a single one.
Props - Note you'll need to be on a wood/concrete/tile floor. Just something that will let you slide a blanket across it easily.
2 Blocks
Strap
Blanket
Bolster
All Levels
 

WHAT’S A BACKBEND ALL ABOUT

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Learn about how you relate to poses like Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana and other standing balance poses in a new and curiously challenging way.
Note: You'll be using a block to stand on, please make sure it's sturdy enough and that you have a wall near by if you want additional support.
One Sturdy Block

THE ASANA LAB - A NEW TAKE ON BALANCE

Learn about how you relate to this pose in a whole new way.
Note: You'll be using the props to elevate yourself off the floor in constructive rest about midway through class. You'll set the bolster and the blocks up in a train and your who upper body, pelvis through head, will be supported by the props.
Bolster
2-3 Blocks

THE ASANA LAB - A BETTER WAY TO CHATURANGA

It's not about core stability, but if you need a focal point to pay attention to for your yoga practice than it may as well be your core stabilizers. A deceivingly difficult but accessible class design around the mobility and stability of the hip and trunk.
Note: you'll need a blanket set up off the front edge of your mat to slide in and out for the first section of class. If you're on carpet you can wear socks instead.
Blanket
Bolster
1 Blocks
All Levels

THE ASANA LAB - HIP & TRUNK STABILITY AS A MEANS TO PAY ATTENTION

Learn the components of All Fours and Downward Facing Dog all while seated in a chair. Chair yoga class can be challenging for all and accessible. Learn to use a chair in new ways that break the vinyasa class mold while still delivering the outcomes that many are looking for in a yoga class.
Note: you'll need a wall & a chair. You can begin class seated comfortably in the chair on in a reclined position with your legs up on the chair seat or in Constructive Rest on the floor.
Chair (any kitchen or office chair with four secure legs will work. Make sure to place on top of a nonslip surface and have the back of the chair positioned with a wall behind it.
Bolster
2 Blocks
All Levels

THE ASANA LAB - CHALLENGING THE PARADIGM WITH PROPS

Learn the components of Plank and Chaturanga.
Props - Note you'll need a wall.
2 Blocks
Bolster
Strap
All Levels

WHAT’S A BACKBEND ALL ABOUT

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