backbend

This exercise offers a very slight backbend, which can help you reenergize and clear your thinking.

For backbends, students may first attempt a passive backbend, reaching to a higher surface such as a table or chair, before extending to the feet in an active backbend.

Though I had a long way to go before I could probably bring my toe to scratch my nose in a formidable asana, I can't deny I had a certain buzz of energy that made me want to do a backbend and handstand or at least bound gleefully to my next activity.

Briefly the tango quantifies those elements which make sexual seduction so exciting - in this particular dance the male is dominant and with scarcely a powerful emotion left untapped, tango-dancing males swing and twist their partners and generally finish with a breathtaking backbend, where the woman's head almost touches the floor - a stylised sexual climax if you like, and certainly a recipe for a successful night in the theatre.

"You can do a backbend over a big ball at home after doing [traditional] pushups on the floor," said the fitness guru.

The 20-year-old principal displayed tight footwork, neat jumps, secure multiple turns and an arched backbend. The turns on a diagonal line and supported pirouettes in the partnering were solid and precise.

Essentially, it's a mini backbend. It's an ideal exercise to counterbalance constant upper back forward motions such as working at the computer and driving.

It has notions: When Joy did a backbend today, a pop-up message immediately suggested she calm down.

Seated Lotus Pose: This is a gentle backbend that stretches out the shoulders and helps relieve stress.

Cat/Cow Gentle backbend to On hands and strengthen the back knees, knees muscles and directly above counteract the hips, hands normal contraction directly under that occurs due to shoulders.