Compression Free Backbends

Whew, this one was tough! I definitely couldn't have handled it on a low...

Whew, this one was tough! I definitely couldn't have handled it on a low-energy day, but I'm glad I tried it today. I liked that this one didn't have much vinyasa. And I did my best upward-facing bow ever.

What an amazing backbend at the end. This really helped me improve my w...

What an amazing backbend at the end. This really helped me improve my weaknesses where back bending is concerned. Definitely one to return to in order to achieve even more!

After a couple months without practice & just a couple classes back in, ...

After a couple months without practice & just a couple classes back in, I did find this class intense. A lot of hip work at first & then sequence of bends. The instruction was very precise & slow - really brought my focus completely in my body & a concentrated practice.

Backbends are great for mood, as are hip openers, so this one will go in...

Backbends are great for mood, as are hip openers, so this one will go into regular rotation for me. The sequence was refreshing too; no sun salutations. Hips, hamstrings and quads get great release. I am usually unwilling to do upward bow bc I don't want to strain myself, but the prep was so thorough I had no problem. Beautiful reading in savasana.

Leaves you happy and boosted!!

Superb practice video! Really feel so relaxed and sleepy! Wow Adi my bac...

Superb practice video! Really feel so relaxed and sleepy! Wow Adi my back feels wonderful after such a lovely practice! Thank you!

This class is great for opening hips and shoulders! This is the first ti...

This class is great for opening hips and shoulders! This is the first time I've ever been able to hold Bow Pose for the whole time!! Thank you, Adi!!!

Loved this class. I will definitely use the strap shoulder work for class.

Loved this class. I will definitely use the strap shoulder work for class.

This is exactly what I needed today. Thank you so much. I love the fact ...

This is exactly what I needed today. Thank you so much. I love the fact that we are using more props for various flexibility levels and abilities. Namaste.

loosey goosey hips...whew!

loosey goosey hips...whew!

loosey goosey hips...whew!

loosey goosey hips...whew!

loosey goosey hips...whew!

loosey goosey hips...whew!

loosey goosey hips...whew!

Delicious

Delicious

Some of the most useful guided manipulations I have experienced in a Yog...

Some of the most useful guided manipulations I have experienced in a Yoga Today class lead to increased consciousness - I took the tip to use the blocks for deep hip openers so I could play with other aspects of the pose. Please do more with straps and arms - this really assists those of us with shoulder/alignment issues. And thank you so much for once again finishing off with a meditative poem/thought. I hope this will be a regular finale to all your classes, Adi, it is really lovely and encourages true relaxation. Namaste!

I FELT VERY RELAX ED AND STRONG AT THE SAME TIME. GREAT CLASS. VERY HEAL...

I FELT VERY RELAX ED AND STRONG AT THE SAME TIME. GREAT CLASS. VERY HEALING FOR SHOULDER AS WELL. THANK YOU ADI

This is a great class for learning more about using all of the different...

This is a great class for learning more about using all of the different muscles in the pelvis, hips, core, low back. I know that I tend to compress in the low back and not engage enough, and this class definitely helped me to learn how to correct that. I would note, though, that I would do this class if I were in the mood for some real instruction, not just flowing.

I pooped out at 50 something! I really worked hard! But my hips feel re...

I pooped out at 50 something! I really worked hard! But my hips feel really loose. Thank you, Adi.

I only had time for 43 minutes today, but I know my hips are well stretc...

I only had time for 43 minutes today, but I know my hips are well stretched and that I'll have less lower back pain tomorrow. : )

I loved the attention to drawing the lower belly in to extend and protec...

I loved the attention to drawing the lower belly in to extend and protect in the backbends. I needed that! Also, to extend arms like in down dog when in upward facing bow! Fantastic! Namaste

Wonderful for tight hips and for energizing my lower back!

I bought this class because of all the fantastic reviews and I was not d...

I bought this class because of all the fantastic reviews and I was not disappointed. Backbends are not my favorite but thanks to Adi's spot on sequences, it's the first time I enjoyed them so much. And the poem at the end was beautiful and perfect to start the day blissfully.

i have usually need a firey vinyasa class to feel ok to move into backbe...

i have usually need a firey vinyasa class to feel ok to move into backbends but this class was articulated in such a precise way and I trusted the direction and found it such a revelation to finally move into probably one of the deepest backbends I've ever experienced with such joy... Thank you so much this class is something I will return to many times as I felt such a shift in understanding how to move into backbends I really recommend.

Feeling crampy today and was hesitant to do yoga, but I tried this one. ...

Feeling crampy today and was hesitant to do yoga, but I tried this one. Really helped to alleviate the pelvis aching through those repetitive motions. Love the poems at the end!

A well-paced, thoroughly challenging practice.

I have a tendency to avoid backbending classes, as it seems no matter ho...

I have a tendency to avoid backbending classes, as it seems no matter how much i warm up I still feel compression in my lower back. This class did an amazing job at getting the hips open in order to make space for the lower back. I've never felt so open in Urdhva Dhanurasana and my lower back felt great.

Remember a block and strap.

Deep and subtle for fantastic opening. Nerve endings are truly stimulated!

With each class, Adi's attention to detail gets more and more profound. ...

With each class, Adi's attention to detail gets more and more profound. Bad habits burn away, increasing the effectiveness of today's practice, and tomorrow's practice, at all levels.

I enjoyed this class very much...really gets into the hips, thanks!

Thx!

It never ceases to amaze me how clear and insightful Adi's cues are and ...

It never ceases to amaze me how clear and insightful Adi's cues are and how creative her flows are. I loved this class and really, really loved Urdhva dhanurasana more than I ever have before.

Thanks Adi for a challenging and hip opening practice! My thighs are th...

Thanks Adi for a challenging and hip opening practice! My thighs are thankful and my body infused. Many thanks for the reading at the close - love these! : )

thanks yu so much!!! I love it that's strech my hips even after m hips f...

thanks yu so much!!! I love it that's strech my hips even after m hips feel hurt

Thank you Adi, your past two classes have been exactly what I have neede...

Thank you Adi, your past two classes have been exactly what I have needed. I have been doing a lot of high-impact work, gymnastics, weights, cycling. These classes have been perfect for me to re-establish space and length in my things hips and back :)

This worked some places that needed workng!