Backward Bending Asanas
curving the spine
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Asanas that strengthen the back while increasing flexibility of the spine are essential to any yoga practise.
Kandharasana shoulder pose
Also known as Setu Bandh Asana (bound bridge pose), this is a prerequisite to Setu Asana.
- Level: Basic
Shalabhasana locust pose pose
- Level: Advanced
Ardh Shalabhasana half locust pose
- Level: Basic
Bhujangasana striking cobra pose
One of the core poses to maintain a healthy spine, this asana can be attempted by beginners, but takes a while to get right.
- Level: Basic
Saral Bhujang Asana easy cobra pose
AKA Neerlambasana or the Sphinx pose, this is the most basic lower spine relaxing asana.
- Level: Basic
Dhanur Asana bow pose
- Level: Advanced
Saral Dhanur Asana easy bow pose
- Level: Basic
Ushtrasana camel pose
- Level: Advanced
Sarpasana snake pose
- Level: Expert
Ardh Chandrasana half moon pose
This pose, when added to Surya Namaskar (sun salutation) makes Chandra Namaskar (Moon salutation).
- Level: Advanced
Setu Asana bridge pose
Also known as Purvottanasana, this is the mirror pose of Paschimottanasana.
- Level: Expert
Raaj Kapotasana king pigeon pose
- Level: Expert
Ardh Chakrasana half wheel pose
- Level: Basic
Chakrasana wheel pose
- Level: Expert
Vipreet Naukasana reverse boat pose
- Level: Basic
Vipreet Dandasana reverse staff pose
- Level: Advanced
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Asana photos courtesy Christina Jagusiak