Backbend Yoga Poses: Ashtanga Dropbacks

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FREE YOGA DROPBACK VIDEO
Yoga backbends are one of the most fun and challenging of practices because they involve making the front of our body extremely vulnerable. Genetically, we're hard-wired to guard our chest and protect our heart center; so in some ways, backbends are going against nature—but in a good way.

DROPBACK BASICS
Before you can do a yoga dropback, it's essential that you are able to practice full wheel pose with straight arms comfortably for at least 30 breaths. Also called Urdva Dhanurasana, full wheel pose builds the foundation for this more advanced variation.

HOW FLEXIBLE DOES MY BACK NEED TO BE?
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I know many guys who are very stiff in their backs who can still do really nice, clean dropbacks. As mentioned, you must be competent at Urdva Danurasana (wheel pose), but after that, it's mostly strength and balance. As in most backbending poses, the focus is on a strong and stable lower body and a loose and soft upper body. The further back you go, the more your body will instinctively close off your heart center, so you have to consciously tell yourself: "legs strong, heart open."

ROCKING BACK AND FORTH
When you first begin learning dropbacks, it's a good idea to practice the rocking technique. This is accomplished simply by "rocking" the weight primarily into your feet, then your hands, then back to your feet again. On one of the rocks, when the weight is on your feet, the next step is to gently push off with your fingertips.

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[n0Gain]

why do some ppl think back flexability is dangerous? Pussies or what..

[werkinwoman83]

OUTSTANDING!!!! I love to see a man this flexible....it shows strength but also that men can be graceful in a musculine way. i am in my 40's and would love to learn to do a back bend...i think starting from the bridge pose (i think that what it was on the floor) would be safer for me...plus this will help me towards my weight loss. keep up the good work!!! :)

[corettalove1]

omg, how can he do dat?

[Moomoo706617]

Cool!!!! r u aware of Rihanna we found love in an hopless place?? More like we found dove in a soap less place!!! Ha!

[Charlie79632]

kann ich auch :D

[MrGuybroman]

are you made of jelly?

[luv6pup90660]

Awesome Job! Thumbs Up!

[ciaoumah]

Great work!!! Thanks for sharing!

[saturnfiverocket]

my first yoga video iv've watched on the tube AWESOME work guys..

[TheDirectoryChannel]

Just amazing, keep up the great work! Thumbs up!

[memphisgrownman]

WoW

[PawelPortal]

Great, that was what I was looking for - I started to work on drop back but haven't seen how to do it slowly, with no rush. Thanks for clip!