BACKBENDS FKA SPINE EXTENSION (EN)

Backbending Workshop: Understanding Spinal Extension

Backbending is not so much about bending your spine back but rather about finding it's lenght and expanding it. In this workshop, we'll explore what spinal extension really means from an anatomical perspective and learn how to approach backbends with greater awareness, strength, and ease.

Starting with gentle, accessible movements, we'll gradually build towards deeper backbends, taking time to understand how different parts of the body contribute to healthy spinal extension. We'll explore where patience and consistency are needed, and where there may be space to safely deepen the practice.

The workshop is designed as a step-by-step progression, with clear explanations, demonstrations, and hands-on assists (with consent). Options will be offered throughout, making the practice suitable for a range of experience levels, while also giving more experienced students the opportunity to explore deeper variations.

Whether you're new to backbending or looking to refine your practice, you'll leave with a better understanding of your body and practical tools to approach backbends with confidence.

Personal note

This has been something I've personally found very beneficial to the health of my mind, and my practice as there is something very magical to the heart opening, back strengthening and the beauty of the mind letting go of ideas of what the word 'backbend' means, shifting the preconcieved idea of it happening at the back of body, coming to understanding it from the 'front' perspective. Metaphorically and literally. Very excited to share all that with you.