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Yoga Backbends

Beginners' Yoga Poses

Cow Pose

Bitilasana is an easy, gentle way to warm up the spine before a more vigorous practice.

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Chest-Opening Yoga Poses

Upward-Facing Dog Pose

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Hip-Opening Yoga Poses

One-Legged King Pigeon Pose

Beginners' Yoga Poses

Bridge Pose

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Chest-Opening Yoga Poses

Camel Pose

Bump up your energy (and confidence!) by bending back into Camel Pose. Ustrasana counteracts slouching and relieves lower back pain with a generous, heart-opening stretch.

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Bow Pose

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The Secret to a Powerful, Pain-Free Cobra Stretch

Annie Carpenter

Iyengar 201: Get Ready for Your Deepest Locust Pose Ever…

Carrie Owerko

8 Innovative Ways to Use a Bolster to Explore Backbends in Your Body

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6 Steps to Master Bridge Pose

Meagan McCrary

3 Ways to Modify Bridge Pose

Meagan McCrary

3 Poses to Prep for One-Legged Inverted Staff Pose

Meagan McCrary

Challenge Pose: One-Legged Inverted Staff Pose

Meagan McCrary

A Safe, Core-Supported Backbending Sequence

TIFFANY RUSSO

Amy Ippoliti’s New Way to Wheel: A 6-Step Warm-Up

Jenni Tarma

Target Tight + Weak Spots: A New Way To Do Bow Pose

Alexandria Crow

17 Poses To Keep You Young In Body + Mind

Sri Dharma Mittra

The Happiness-Boosting Pose You Need in Your Practice

Danielle Diamond

Ask the Expert: How Can I Protect Myself in Backbends?

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Pose of the Week: Wheel Pose (Upward Bow)

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Two Fit Moms’ Heart-Opening Partner Yoga Sequence

Laura Kasperzak, Masumi Goldman

Pose of the Week: Lord of the Dance Pose With a Strap

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Taylor Harkness’s Gratitude-Rockstar Side Plank Pose

Taylor Harkness

Kathryn Budig Challenge Pose: Flip the Grip

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Watch: Wheel Pose Sequence

Fun Flow Practice

Standing and Backbending Sequence

Prep Shoulders for Liftoff

Back in Action

Get Down to Earth to Let Go

Mind-Body Energy Refresh

Calming Backbend: Chatush Padasana

Nikki Costello

Bend Back, Feel the Buzz

Richard Rosen

How to Backbend Better

Jason Crandell

Easy-Does-It Safe Backbending

Yoga for Back Pain + 5 Poses to Try

Roger Cole

Root Down, Lift Up: Fish Pose

Cyndi Lee

Glute-Free Backbends?

Roger Cole

Learn to Backbend Better: Locust Pose

Marla Apt

Wild Thing

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Advanced Backbends Are Within Reach

Maty Ezraty

The Most Versatile Backbend: Bridge Pose

Natasha Rizopoulos

Get Down With Up Dog

Natasha Rizopoulos

One-Legged King Pigeon Pose II

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How Yoga Can Give You The Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy

Nora Isaacs

Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose

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King Pigeon Pose

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Half Frog Pose

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Sphinx Pose

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Counteract Tech Hunch: Camel Pose

Carol Krucoff

Face Fear in Backbends

Jason Crandell

Begin with the Baby Backbends: Cobra Pose

Jason Crandell

Tips for Camel Pose + Relieving Pain in the Upper Back

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Building Your Bridge to the Self

Richard Rosen

Wake Up Your Body and Mind with Bridge Pose

Claudia Cummins

Dancer Pose | Lord of the Dance Pose

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Locust Pose

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Fish Pose

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Wheel Pose | Upward-Facing Bow Pose

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Cobra Pose

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Your Counterpose for Everyday Life

Denise Benitez

Bend Back Into Your Body: Cobra

Shiva Rea