FULL WHEEL BACKBEND ALIGNMENT

FULL BACKBEND ALIGNMENT FROM BEGINNING TO END, PLUS A GREAT RESET AND NEW ANATOMY INSTRUCTIONS FOR A DEEPER, PAIN-FREE BACKBEND! With Sadie Nardini, author of The Road Trip Guide to the Soul and Director of East West Yoga in New York City. MORE AT SADIE'S WEBSITE: www.SadieNardini.com for more info.

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[chunmun14]

Thanks Sardie, I am impressed not only by your method of yoga-teaching but also how you have personally responded to each question. I hope to get as fit as you are. Thanks again.

[sadienardini]

I try:)

It took me a while to get fit, but it's a great journey. Dedicate each day to choices that serve your ultimate goal of fitness, and they will add up fast! Good luck, and keep in touch! Sadie

[olivosARTstudio]

Sadie,

I love your workouts! Thank you.

You have a wonderful way of explaining each step, and technique. I look forward to working out with you three times a week!

Question: I have a huge problem doing things like as the wheel as I can not seem to hold my hand in the position you state... I am stronger with my hands when fingers poised towards me (though not strong enough for wheel, I can almost do the compass this way after only 3 tries). Any suggestions?

[sadienardini]

Hi there! Thanks for your question, though I'm not sure I get the finger direction. Palms flat, hands by ears, middle fingers pointing towards your shoulders is the only healthy alignment for your hands. If you have difficulty, keep trying it till your wrists open up more. Also, Plank Pose, lowering into chaturanga and doing up dog are all wrist-stretchers so do those. It's all in the practice--arms and wrists will get there. Try a couple of blocks under your hands at first to build strength! S.

[YzmaHoney]

hey sadie, great video.will this backbend good for someone who has backpain?the pain keep bothering me especially between the shoulder blades...tried every exercise.still, my backpain always disturb my daily routine...HELP!

[YzmaHoney]

hey sadie, great video.will this backbend good for someone who has backpain?the pain keep bothering me...tried every exercise.still, my backpain always disturb my daily routine...HELP!

[holliow]

I love your videos but it made me laugh because I found myself watching and after watching you in that shape for so long it started to look so sureal like you know when you say a word too many times that it no longer makes sense lol. anyway great videos :) x

[BurtonInfectedSoul]

when i was about 10 years old, i was able to do it easily, and now i dont think so lol

[anjelsweetheart09]

Hi Sadie! I love yoga and i use to be extremely flexible when i was a dancer and cheerleader but now im finding it harder now that ive stopped dancing to get good flexibility. Im trying to master the backbend and actuallt stayin for more than a few seconds. Any suggestions for arm strength? I have no upper body power!

[cariahbel]

uuggghhh!you even have a yoga butt! mine is just huge.im 13 and im afraid of gaining cellulight.is that how you spell.well, too bad

[deenaroberts]

@monikapfoutz...watch this video and learn it well, first. Then there are others that teach how to do it from a standing position.

[spankbandit]

thnX 4 the sweet stretch.

[Bobey593]

I like ur front end alignment o yea o yea flex for me baby