Back Bends

Question 1

Strengthening type

Answer 1

Prone (on belly)

Question 2

Traction type

Answer 2

Supine (on back)

Question 3

Counter action

Answer 3

Glutes engaged (no squeeze) & inner thighs in

Question 4

Wheels

Answer 4

Thoracic wheel- back ribs lift off waist and front ribs soften in

Pelvic wheel- frontal hip bones, left lower ribs and buttocks, lengthen to knees

*almost think of forward fold in low back

Question 5

Belly wheels directions

Answer 5

arrows/fingers moving out up and away

Question 6

Back wheels direction

Answer 6

Arrows/fingers moving in/down towards each other

Question 7

Breath to get into backbend

Answer 7

Inhale

Question 8

Component parts

Answer 8

1. Open interior body.
2. Neutral pelvis.
3. Open thoracic region (hard to open less mobile as it protects organs)
4. Strength and arms, back, glutes and inner thighs.
5. Knees over heels.
6. Weight back in the hands.