A clear, step-by-step lab on the Primary Series backbends, including Urdhva Dhanurasana and Drop Backs. You’ll learn why every backbend begins and ends in neutral, how to let the head lead in a gentle circle so the spine “goes” while legs and arms “stop,” and how to protect the lumbar by rooting the thighs and bracing through the arms. We break down transition vs. position, add stopping power to the limbs, and practice scalable options—chair, blocks, and floor—including the toe-push mechanic from Chaturanga into Upward Dog and a precise entry into Purvottānāsana. Expect repeatable drills, clear alignment (kneecaps forward, steady shoulders), and baby-step repetitions that turn backbending into focused meditation.