How Do You Do Back Bending Asanas?
There’s no easier way to throw out your back than to do improper back bends. You can do back bending asanas with agility, safety and grace by remembering that even though it’s called a back bend, a lot of the energy comes from other muscles. A few simple steps will get you on the right track — and not in traction. Get into the right starting position. For the back bending camel’s pose, kneel on your mat with your torso and butt raised in a straight line at a 90-degree angle from your calves. Roll your shoulder blades back, placing your shoulder muscles flat against your back and opening your chest. Begin to bend backwards slowly, using the strength from the muscles in the back of your thighs. Roll your arms above your head and behind you. Continue into a deeper back bend by increasing the arc using your thigh muscles and allowing your head and neck to completely relax and hang back. Hold the asana and breathe.
