Backbends can be energizing and restorative, but without proper preparation and technique they can put strain on the spine. Combining engaged muscles, spinal lengthening, and steady breath creates a ...

Backbends are a wonderful way to build strength, flexibility, and mobility. You can start at a beginner stage and transition into intermediate or advanced backbends over time. Backbends are an ...

Yoga Journal’s archives series is a curated collection of articles originally published in past issues beginning in 1975. This article first about Side Bow Pose (Parsva Dhanurasana) appeared in the ...