IN STUDIO - BACKBENDS & NEEDLE SCALE

What experience do I need?

All levels welcome. We provide exercise modifications and progressions cues catered to all levels.

What is included in each class?

Each class begins with a joint mobility warm up. This is followed by warming up deeply our Back Muscles, Opening our shoulders and Hips. 

We want you to focus on breathing. Inhaling in transitions and exhaling when we are stretching.

We progress through a series of backbend drills using a wall, blocks and resistance bands. Backbends poses and Bridges will be covered in our class.

We use different methods in our class to ensure a safety and efficient progress.

Dynamic Stretches: where joints and muscles go through a full range of motion. We use movements, rotations and kicks to help us warm up.

Active Stretches: where you assume a position and then hold it there with no assistance other than using the strength of your agonist muscles. Increases active flexibility and strengthens the agonistic muscles.

Passive Stretches: where we assume a position, like working on a Cobra on the floor and part of our Cool Down

Isometric (PNF) Stretches: involving the resistance of muscle groups through isometric contractions (tensing) of the stretched muscles. One of the fastest ways to increased flexibility and to develop strength in the tensed or contract muscles.

Backbends training requires dedication and time and we recommend to join a program or be regular with your training. We are here to help you achieve your goal.

What should I wear and what equipment I need?

You required 2 blocks or you can use books for support, a wall and a yoga mat if possible.