16/08/2025
backbend is a category of yoga and fitness movements where the spine arches backward, opening the front of the body and strengthening the back. These poses range from gentle stretches to deep, advanced asanas.
🌿 Benefits of Backbends:
1. Spinal Flexibility & Strength – Improve mobility and strengthen spinal muscles.
2. Opens Chest & Shoulders – Helps counteract slouching and forward posture.
3. Improves Lung Capacity – Expands rib cage, aiding deeper breathing.
4. Boosts Energy & Mood – Stimulates the nervous system and relieves stress.
5. Strengthens Core & Glutes – Engages stabilizing muscles.
⚡ Common Backbend Poses in Yoga:
Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) – Gentle beginner backbend.
Ustrasana (Camel Pose) – Opens chest and shoulders deeply.
Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose) – Builds strength and flexibility.
Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel Pose) – Intense, full backbend.
Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) – Opens chest and stretches legs along with the back.
🧘 Safety & Tips:
Always warm up shoulders, spine, and hips first.
Focus on lengthening the spine before bending.
Use props (blocks, bolsters) for support if needed.
People with back injuries, hernia, or high BP should practice with caution.
