Backward Bending Asanas

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Karuna Yog Vidya Peetham, TTC program in Bangalore will make you proficient in
various “Backward bending Asanas”. Our experts in this field will help you to
learn these techniques.
Backward bending Asanas are postures, which equip the body out to confront
the world. They are stimulating and extroverting. Because they expand the chest
and encourage inhalation, they are associated with the attitude of embracing life.
There are additionally dynamic postures, which are performed against gravity.
Therefore, to carry out such postures, one requires a great deal of strength and
energy.
On a physical level, the backward bending Asanas extends the abdominal
muscles, and tone and strengthen the muscles controlling the spine. The spinal

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This has certain positive repercussions
throughout the body considering the fact that
these nerves offer energy to all the other nerves,
organs and muscles in the body.
The spinal segment is a ‘stacked pile’ of
vertebrae and discs. Groups of muscles amplify
all along it, masking and assisting it from all
aspects. Maintenance of the spine in a straight
and aligned position, in spite of all movement,
relies absolutely upon the balanced, supportive
contraction and tone of the muscles. The

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Subconscious tensions and ‘hang-ups’ are frequently reflected pondered inside
the tonic activity of the back muscles, ensuing in too hard or excessively remiss
zones instead of homogeneous consistency. Research has demonstrated that
90% of spinal pain has its foundation in muscular unevenness. If these
imbalances are prolonged, then the ‘stack pile’ of the vertebral column is
misaligned, the ligaments are strained and symptoms of spondylitis, slipped disc,
sciatica and osteoarthritis start to manifest.
The exercise of a balanced regime of backward and forward bending Asanas can
revise postural deformities and neuro-muscular imbalances of the vertebral
column. Likewise, with all Asanas, it is essential to carry out these practices with
appropriate control and synchronization of the breath so that the entire group of

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Polluted blood has an inclination to
consolidate in the back region where
circulation tends to be sluggish due to
continuous maintenance of an upright
position. These Asanas help to circulate, purify
and enrich the blood in this region. Backward
bending Asanas create a negative pressure in
the abdomen and pelvis, helping neuro-
circulatory toning of all the related organs.
They in addition, massage the abdomen and
pelvic organs by means of stretching the

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Not all the Asanas taught in the 200-hour Hatha Yoga TTC course is meant for
everyone. People suffering from excessive lower back curve (lumbar lordosis)
should avoid practicing the Asanas in this section. However, they could try some
of these – Saral bhujangasana, Ardhashalabasana and Gomukhasana. Generally,
during pregnancy, Asanas which involves the stomach heavily are not
recommended. Of the Asanas in this section, Kandharasana practiced gently will
give the benefits of backward bends. In general, each practice should be carefully
studied before starting to try them out. Karuna Yoga Maha Vidya Peetham,
teacher training will take care of all your concerns regarding the matter.