October 30, 2023
The Funny Thing About Yoga
Backbend Basics & Banter
Episode No. 38
Giana and Bradshaw talk all about backbends today beginning with Upward Facing Dog pose. Though this pose is one of the most repeated backbends in a vinyasa yoga class, they explain how It is not often broken down in enough detail so It can be polarizing. Not only do they explain the alignment and differences between an updog and a cobra pose, but they also break down prone backbends, kneeling backbends, standing backbends, and supine backbends. They stress the importance of sequencing progressively and finding balance, and they encourage teachers and students to explore the many benefits of the lower range of motion backbends. Of course, they share some tips, funnies, and ridiculous banter along the way.
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00:00 Intro
00:30 Welcome Back Chit Chat
03:50 Let's Talk Backbends!
06:48 Backbends are Polarizing
07:39 Upward Facing Dog
10:35 Cobra versus Updog
13:10 The Problem with Cuing Alignment in Flow Classes
15:20 Lower Range of Motion Backbends
17:32 Bringing Balance to the Body
21:20 Low Range of Motion Backbends Bring More Benefits
23:25 Different Styles of Backbends
25:22 Prone Backbends
29:55 Kneeling Backbends
35:54 Reclining Backbends
39:24 Standing Backbends
42:30 Summary
43:15 Pregnancy and Backbends
46:14 Tips for Crunchiness
47:12 First Crushes
50:30 Cancel, Explore, Commit
51:40 The Funny Thing About Yoga
55:17 Closing Thoughts and Announcements
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