Veronica Pancheri • Yoga meets Strength & Flexibility on Instagram: "✅ Secrets of a strong and safe backbend 👇👇 Foundations of backbend you want to keep in mind for a stronger, sustainable and effective practice: 1️⃣ hip extension - supported by strong glutes and stabilized by activation of internal hip flexors so you avoid hinging on your lower back. 2️⃣ shoulder mobility - external rotation of shoulders and activation of serratus anterior (scapula stabilizer) support chest extension. So you

Unapologetically Amanda Koh on Instagram: "These are 2 progressions for the folks who persistently feel lower back compression when attempting to make backbend shapes. I find these drills to be really eye opening for students who cannot feel the concept of posterior chain support for stability in backbends. Backbends aren’t meant to feel like you are crunching into your spine and ought to feel like a chest and hip opening deep stretch. Because these are abstract concepts, props can help to take