How Do You Do A Partner Yoga Seated Back Bend?
The partner yoga seated back bend provides a deep stretch for the lower back and neck. It also opens the chest and shoulders. For many with back or neck concerns, typical yoga back bends can be difficult. These poses typically don’t support for your neck or back. However, doing a seated back bend against a partner can help you to get into a back bending position safely and with full support. In addition, your partner gets a great hamstring stretch. Sit up straight on the floor. Have your partner do the same. Sit with your backs together and legs stretched out straight. If it is difficult to maintain a straight spine, you can sit on a small pillow to raise your hips a bit higher then your legs. Make sure your backs and buttocks are touching. Let the back of your heads touch as well if possible. Lean your body weight against the receiver and try to fully relax. Instruct the receiver to let his arms relax by his sides with palms facing forward. Begin to slowly move into a seated forward b
