Five sessions: 4, 11, 18, 25 November and 2 December 6.15 – 7.30pm

Full body backbends such as wheel are some of the ‘scariest’ postures for vinyasa yoga students, but they also have incredible benefits, especially as we get older. Backbends can prevent kyphosis, back pain, and loss of bone mass & osteoporosis. They’re also one of the only postures that stretches almost everything from your toes to your fingers – making you feel amazing!

People often see back and shoulder flexibility as something you either have or don’t have – but this simply isn’t the case. By taking time to understand the anatomy and engagement of these positions, you’ll increase your range of motion, mind-body connection, and get rid of that pre-backbend fear, too.

We’ll work methodically through drills, postures and exercises to increase mobility, strength and stability, and soothe the nervous system as we stretch. There’ll be lots of time to ask questions, get individual feedback and cues, and rest (in between finding muscles you didn’t know you had)!

If you’re someone who gets that inner dread when you hear your yoga teacher cueing backbends, or if you feel stuck when even attempting to bend, this course is for you. If you have never tried going into wheel because it just seems impossible, this course is for you. If you have a ton of questions about alignment or positioning that you never get a chance to ask in a fast-pased vinyasa class, this course is for you!

The course is aimed at anyone who is comfortable in a mixed-level vinyasa yoga class and who can hold downward dog with straight arms for 10 breaths.

Limited to 9 spots total, early booking is recommended!

£75 full price / £65 concessions