Backbends in Yoga: Benefits, Balance, and Building Safely

Backbends are some of the most energizing—and misunderstood—poses in yoga. While they’re often associated with flexibility, backbends are really about strength, openness, breath, and trust. Practiced mindfully, they can feel uplifting, expansive, and deeply supportive for both the body and the nervous system.

At Twist of Fate, I teach backbends progressively and intentionally, meeting students exactly where they are.