A step-by-step approach to the foundational backbends of Ashtanga Yoga: Upward Dog, Purvottanasana, Urdhva Dhanurasana, and Drop Backs, designed to help you build strength, flexibility, and confidence—no matter your starting point.
Backbends can feel intimidating or frustrating—but they don’t have to. Your Backbend Breakthrough takes a revolutionary, stepwise approach to help you progress safely, intelligently, and with joy. Instead of just defaulting into what your body does and hoping for improvement, this class teaches you how to break down each pose into accessible steps, so you can refine your alignment, build essential strength along with flexibility, and experience the full benefits of backbending. This one-hour class covers: • Upward Dog, Purvottanasana, Urdhva Dhanurasana, and the first steps of Drop Backs • How to move into each backbend progressively, using high, medium, and low stations • Essential strength and flexibility drills to support a healthy spine • Refined alignment principles to optimize form and ease • Customizable options to suit your body and practice level Whether you’re struggling with tightness, lack of strength, or discomfort, this class gives you the tools to open your backbends with confidence and joy.
Course Content
Your Backbend Breatk Through
A one-hour class covering Upward Dog, Purvottanasana, Urdhva Dhanurasana, and Drop Backs. Learn a stepwise approach with strength drills, alignment insights, and progressive stations to refine your backbends safely.
