backbending

BACKBENDING

In this sequence, we open the front of the body through backbend postures.

Yin yoga is characterized by holding postures for an extended period, making it a unique and deeply introspective practice. Unlike other forms of yoga, where poses are held briefly, yin yoga invites practitioners to settle into each posture for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the connective tissues to gently relax and stretch. This deep work provides a rare opportunity to soften and strengthen these tissues, releasing built-up tension with care and intention.

The prolonged duration of the postures can sometimes create discomfort. This is an opportunity for students to learn to observe their sensations, cultivate patience, and approach discomfort with kindness. It also invites a deeper exploration of their mental and emotional responses to these sensations. In this way, yin yoga becomes a special moment for introspection and meditation, a space to reconnect with oneself.

During the postures, encourage your students to allow the physical sensations to rise to their awareness and to reflect on their inner sources of strength—those that sustain them, that will always be with them, and that affirm their power during challenging times.

When facing the challenges of life—whether it be conflicts, tense situations, arguments, or troubling experiences—invite them to connect with this inner strength that grounds them and helps them weather the storms of life.




SEQUENCE

|| : postures to be added only for 90 minute classes

SAVASANA to arrive in practice 5 minutes

ADHO MUKHA SVANASANA forehead on brick 1 minute

To enter the posture: 

        - from Adho Mukha Virasana, place a brick of medium height under the top of the forehead

        - then firmly grasp the edges of the mat with your hands while your arms are straight

- keep the mat in the hands + come on the knees + curl the toes on the mat with the feet at the width of the mat

- straighten your legs + place the top of your forehead on the brick (adjust the height of the brick if it is too high or too low)

- invite students to do what is necessary so that the posture does not collapse but without overdoing it

QUADRICEPS STRETCH (D/G) 3 minutes/side

        - progress in the posture by stopping in the step sufficient for everyone

We have put all the different steps in photos for you.

ADHO MUKHA SVANASANA 3 to 5 breaths

SUPTA PARIVRTTA GARUDASANA (D/G) 3 minutes/side

        - progress in the posture by stopping in the step sufficient for everyone

- the knees must be placed on a support, if it is not the ground then use a brick by adapting the height

REST POSE 3 to 5 breaths

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