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WHY ARE BACKBENDS SO HARD?

Backbends shouldn’t really be called “backbends”, but instead “full body bends” because they involved so much more than just your back. All on its own, your spine has a pretty impressive range of motion, but in order to do a deep backbend, all the muscles and connective tissues that support your spine need to be long and limber.

RECLINING HERO (a.k.a. supta vajrasana)
Everyone I know who has an impressive backbend swears by this posture. Be safe, but if possible, hold this one for a LONG time.

1 – Kneel on the floor
2 – Knees together, feet apart, sit your bum down between your heals
3 – If it’s too intense at this point, bring your feet together and sit on your heals (skip remaining steps)
4 – If your bum is on the floor comfortably, lean back
5 – Elbows first, lower your back and head to the floor
6 – Grab opposite elbows o