The Three Bs of Backbends: Benefits, Balance, and How to Begin (or Advance) Your Practice Safely

The cliché “don’t bend over backwards,” serves as a key reminder to not overextend ourselves, however, backbends are key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Backbends have a variety of key health benefits. It is also key to understand what to balance while back-bending to prevent short and long-term back injuries, and how to practice backbends safely.