Backbend Poses

Backbend Poses

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Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) The torso and legs represent the body of the bow, and the arms the string.

Ustrasana (Camel Pose) For this pose you can pad your knees and shins with a thickly folded blanket.

Bitilasana (Cow Pose) Cow Pose is an easy, gentle way to warm up the spine.

Matsyasana (Fish Pose)

It is said that if you perform this pose in water, you will be able to float like a fish. •

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Kapotasana (King Pigeon Pose) Invigorates your body and gives your spirits a lift. An extremely deep backbend appropriate for advanced practitioners only.

Natarajasana (Lord of the Dance Pose) Nataraja is another name for Shiva. His dance symbolizes cosmic energy.

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II (OneLegged King Pigeon Pose II) Nowadays we simply shoo pigeons away from our public gathering places. But in Vedic times, 3,000 years ago, the pigeon was a bird of ill omen, the messenger of the goddess Nirriti, a personification of misfortune, misery, and death.

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Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow or Wheel Pose) Strengthens the arms, legs, abdomen, and spine, and gives a boost of energy.

Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana (Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose ) Can you practice Wheel with straight arms and Headstand without strain? Then, you're ready.

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose) Calms the brain and rejuvenates tired legs.

Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) This posture promotes flexibility in the spine and encourages the chest to open.

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Pincha Mayurasana (Feathered Peacock Pose) This pose is also commonly called Forearm or Elbow Balance.

Ardha Bhekasana (Half Frog Pose) This pose is more than a backbend; it opens the shoulders, chest, and thighs all at once.

Salambhasana (Locust Pose) An effective means for strengthening the back of the torso, legs, and arms in preparation for the deeper backbends.

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose) Deep backbend that puffs the chest, making a yogi resemble a pigeon.

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Sphinx Pose Sphinx Pose is the infant of backbends. It can be practiced with either an active or passive approach.

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (UpwardFacing Dog) Upward-Facing Dog will challenge you to lift and open your chest. ..........................................