This class focuses on short-form drills for the backbends of the Second Series, breaking each posture into repeatable transitions. Beginning with Śalabhāsana and Dhanurāsana variations, you’ll learn to value the setup crouch, the spring, and the final destination of each pose. The work emphasizes legs as the “holy cement” for stability, chest opening through dynamic entries, and the rhythm of repetition to reinforce strength and mobility. From Uṣṭrāsana to Kapotāsana, students are guided through kneeling backbends, halfway stations, and wall-supported versions, building confidence and clarity step by step. The sequence culminates with drop-backs, showing how crouch-and-spring mechanics apply even in advanced backbending transitions. The takeaway: these short forms are a laboratory for backbends—condensed, repeatable, and designed to transform effort into flow.