Backbend Basics & Banter

October 30, 2023The Funny Thing About YogaBackbend Basics & Banter Episode No. 38Giana and Bradshaw talk all about backbends today beginning with Upward Facing Dog pose. Though this pose is one of the most repeated backbends in a vinyasa yoga class, they explain how It is not often broken down in enough detail so It can be polarizing. Not only do they explain the alignment and differences between an updog and a cobra pose, but they also break down prone backbends, kneeling backbends, standing backbends, and supine backbends. They stress the importance of sequencing progressively and finding balance, and they encourage teachers and students to explore the many benefits of the lower range of motion backbends. Of course, they share some tips, funnies, and ridiculous banter along the way. If you're enjoying this podcast, share It with friends! And don’t forget you can win a t-shirt through the end of November when you rate, review, and subscribe. Thank you for Listening!00:00 Intro00:30 Welcome Back Chit Chat 03:50 Let's Talk Backbends!06:48 Backbends are Polarizing07:39 Upward Facing Dog10:35 Cobra versus Updog13:10 The Problem with Cuing Alignment in Flow Classes15:20 Lower Range of Motion Backbends17:32 Bringing Balance to the Body21:20 Low Range of Motion Backbends Bring More Benefits 23:25 Different Styles of Backbends25:22 Prone Backbends 29:55 Kneeling Backbends35:54 Reclining Backbends39:24 Standing Backbends42:30 Summary 43:15 Pregnancy and Backbends46:14 Tips for Crunchiness47:12 First Crushes50:30 Cancel, Explore, Commit51:40 The Funny Thing About Yoga55:17 Closing Thoughts and AnnouncementsFollow Us on Instagram:@TheFunnyThingAboutYoga @CayaYogaSchool @GianaGambino @BradshawWishCurious about our 200-hour? Check It out: https://www.cayayogaschool.com/nicayttJoin us in Nicaragua: https://www.cayayogaschool.com/nicarguaJoin us in Starved Rock: https://www.cayayogaschool.com/starvedrockJoin our Substack Newsletter to Receive extra bonus FUNNY THING content:https://thefunnythingaboutyoga.substack.com/?r=2m1azy&utm_campaign=pub&utm_medium=webBe Featured on the Podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck2nTNc_UlcCKBhZId5DmDwoU6aslkFfGKtdz-1uSo-HNY8g/viewformLearn more about C.A.Y.A. Yoga School: https://www.cayayogaschool.comSubscribe to our C.A.Y.A. Newsletter: https://www.cayayogaschool.com/contactGiana’s Website: https://www.gianayoga.com/ Bradshaws Website: https://www.bradshawwish.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.