Using Core Strength for Backbends

constant instruction

this is a super class - thank you so much,

Constant instruction about placement of the sacrum made my spine feel so...

Constant instruction about placement of the sacrum made my spine feel so long! I could backbend that much more without compressing my back. Wonderful..

A seemingly simple pose that focuses attention on shoulders and sacrum r...

A seemingly simple pose that focuses attention on shoulders and sacrum resulting in a standing backbend that feels so open. This class - not so simple - but oh, so effective for strengthing the back and core and opening the heart and shoulders.

You can't help but feel good after listening to Neesha's passion for yog...

You can't help but feel good after listening to Neesha's passion for yoga and life. I thought her especially bubbly through this class. Class starts with some Pilate's style core work that will get you warm then moves from one back bend to another ending in upward facing bow. The African Dancer pose is taken early on and again later, same with shoulder bridge.

Excellent class! Really gets you in touch with your core for some deep b...

Excellent class! Really gets you in touch with your core for some deep backbending. Thank you Neesha, your classes always bring more awareness to my alignment and deepen my experience.

I know that the title is about using core strength for backbends, and sh...

I know that the title is about using core strength for backbends, and she does this very well, but what I found most helpful was the methods Neesha gave to really get at the shoulder loop to really open up backbends. I have been struggling with this for a while and she gave really concrete ways to feel how to do this well.

I love Neesha's crystal clear instruction. She is an excellent teacher.

This class is an example of one that has corrected my alignment in a way...

This class is an example of one that has corrected my alignment in a way I never knew existed!!! After 3 years of yoga, thinking I was a Guru, I learned so much in class with Neesha today, I will return to this to PRACTICE! Thank you!!!