Backbend Flow
Flexibility
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1h 0m
This is an intermediate level flow with 5 rounds of Sun Salutations and a number of backbends too. Expect a different variation of Warrior 1 (Virabhadrasana I) in each round and Snake Pose (Sarpasana), Half Frog Pose (Ardha Bhekasana), Bow Pose (Dhanurasana), Camel Pose (Ustrasana), Bridge Pose (Setu Bhanda) and some relaxing supported backbends too.
Props required: None needed unless you'd like a blanket to sit on.
Mat direction: Short edge of the mat facing the screen.
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