This class develops Laghuvajrāsana with clear halfway points and introduces the pathway toward Kapotāsana. We begin by moving back only as far as catching the legs with arms extended, never forcing the head to the floor. Students practice two styles: lowering all the way and returning, or stopping at the halfway point to stabilize before continuing. Props like blocks or a wall are added to customize height and create safe, repeatable stations. From there, we explore head-to-wall variations—using gentle contact for orientation when the depth isn’t yet available. Arms become extensions of the spine, pulling the chest open as the head and spine follow their lead. The focus shifts from thinking “down” to moving up, out, back, then down, keeping the action expansive and alive. Finally, the class links Laghuvajrāsana to Kapotāsana prep: Namaste palms guiding the descent, arms committed fully, chest broadening to support the spine’s arc. The practice becomes a lesson in trust and confidence—learning to rely on the sequence of steps rather than doubt. The takeaway: backbends grow not from forcing depth but from trusting halfway stations, arm commitment, and gradual transitions that reveal strength and openness. Model - Romain Prevost