The Backbending Workshop
The Backbend Workshop
Are you still struggling in backbending poses no matter how hard you practice?
Specializing in backbends, this program will guide you through using appropriate techniques. With the understanding of body anatomy, breathing techniques and dynamic adjustments, Adeline and Azyan will move you into the series of practices safely.
We would recommend at least 3 months of regular practice for this workshop.
The Backbend Workshop
July 24
8am—11am
$40 before July 10
$50 after July 25
Backbend for Beginner and Intermediate Level
4 days short-course
Know that the backbend is full of love, not pain. Get the ingredients for safe backbends here.
From this course, understand that good preparation of a warm-up is important for any injury- free backbend. Discover what is stopping you from moving into a backbend without fear and pain!
In the sessions, we’ll progress into poses like: Bhujangasana (Cobra pose), Dhanurasana (Bow pose), Chakrasana (Wheel pose), Natarajasana (Full dancer pose) and Sethu Bandhasana (Bridge pose).
Backbend for Beginner and Intermediate Level
August 7, 8, 14, & 15
8am—10am
$250
Backbend for Advance Level
4 days short-course
Advanced poses are possible for everyone. Backbends are not all about the back. In this advanced course, you’ll learn that backbends are more than the spine and beyond the physical.
Realize why it seems so challenging to progress into next level of backbend practices. The next level of practice touches the Anahatha (heart) chakra. Experience the emotional effect from deep chest-opening and backbends. By opening the heart chakra, see that fears can be conquered through great love.
In the sessions, we’ll explore advanced backbend poses like Shalabasana (Locust pose), Raja Bhujangasana (King Cobra pose), Kapotasana (Pigeon pose), Natarajasana (Full dancer pose) Bhujangasana, Urdva Dhanurasana (Wheel pose drop-back).
You should have attended the short-course for beginners and intermediate level or have at least 6 months of regular practice.
Backbend for Advance Level
August 21, 22, 28, & 29
8am—10am
$270
Full course
We also offer the entire full course for those interested:
Full Course
Workshop: July 24, 8am—11am
Beginner & Intermediate: August 7, 8, 14, & 15, 8am—10am
Advance: August 21, 22, 28, & 29, 8am—10am
$500 before July 10
$570 after July 25
‘A weak spine is like the stalk of a dying rose, lifeless. A healthy spine encourages vital energy to flow smoothly within the body, and spring vitality back into the body!’