In this fun and challenging day, David leads you through a vigorous set of backbending exercises that work your whole body—especially the backs of the thighs, buttocks, spinal muscles, and backs of the arms. You’ll taste the meditative focus that comes when you become fully absorbed in strength work, discovering how to cultivate inner peace not in spite of the challenge, but through it. You’ll work with Setubandhasana (Bridge Pose) and variations, Shalabhasana (Locust Pose) and variations, Bhekasana (Frog Pose), and Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand) and variations, often using the wall to add just enough support to quiet your mind while you strengthen your back body. Some of the Shoulderstand backbending work may take time to develop—plan to return to these exercises over months, gradually adjusting your distance from the wall to increase or decrease the challenge.