Anusara Backbends

Detailed instruction

Steady buildup to deep poses.

This a good backbend class, solid introduction but nothing intimidating!...

This a good backbend class, solid introduction but nothing intimidating! Neesha starts with slow mindful sun salutation incorporating lunges and later standing poses with backbending and shoulder opening elements which lead into a series of backbends - from supermans and thigh stretches to ustrasana, dhanurasana (with repetitions), setu bandhasana and urdva dhanurasana and stretches to close the class.

Wirh three camel poses, three bow poses, upward facing bow and mermaid t...

Wirh three camel poses, three bow poses, upward facing bow and mermaid this fulfills the backbend needs for sure. Other poses are basic opening postures. Nice guided savasana to end.

A slower beautiful flow at the beginning of class, softly linked with br...

A slower beautiful flow at the beginning of class, softly linked with breath. Backbends last half with one full downward bow. Nice front thigh stretches. An extended meditation at the end. Lovely.

Wow. Lovely class for following the breath with action.

Beautifully transcribed w the breath! Although there is not multiple ful...

Beautifully transcribed w the breath! Although there is not multiple full wheels the effect is just as open because of the prep, esp w the breath! Thank you so much! Laurie

This class is so patient yet heating. I really enjoyed moving into the ...

This class is so patient yet heating. I really enjoyed moving into the backbends with so much awareness. This helped with the fearfulness that sometimes creeps in for me in these poses. Mermaid pose is tricky, yet freeing and a pose to work on! Thanks Neesha :)

my body feels infused with energy after this class. challenging flow. ...

my body feels infused with energy after this class. challenging flow. kim absolutely glows!

nice sequence. Readied my body very well for harder backbends and poses....

nice sequence. Readied my body very well for harder backbends and poses. Good flow.