Backbending

Focus on Strength & Flexibility: creating awareness in the smaller, more subtle muscle groups related to the different segments of the spine. Understanding the importance of preparing the body with basic postures: to release tension and to create length in the anterior line (front side) of the body and to learn the proper selection of muscle groups responsible for mobility.

Improving the understanding in your body avoids that all the weight falls on the most flexible part of your lower back (L4/L5) which could cause injury. The awareness created by this practice increases your mobility, while still breathing properly and using less effort in order to accomplish advanced Asanas with ease.

This method as been designed to:

• Improve overall health of your spine and to reduce deterioration on a physical level that comes with age

• Improve the backbends in your regular Asana practice

• Releasing tension from the chest and shoulders, improving lung capacity

• Opening the heart to release stored emotions and break through insecurity and fear

Juliette was one of the first teachers in the world to be certified to teach this method by renowned Backbending teacher Vinay Kumar from Prana Vashya Yogashala in Mysore, India. Over the past 7 years she spent many months with him in India, as well as organising and assisting along his side during the Europe tours. Juliette is teaching three weekly Backbends classes (in studio & online) based on his method.

It's an all-level class with extra variations for experienced students. Creating stability and strength is essential for a good foundation to work safely towards more advanced backbends.