Anatomy of backbends

4 important questions on Anatomy of backbends

Which three chakras are the most relevant to backbends?

Heart chakra: backbending is heartopening
Throat chakra: when the head is dropped back, this chakra opens
Solar plexus: abs must be engaged to control backbending.

What are the three parts/areas of the spine called?

Cervical spine
Thorasic spine
Lumbar spine

Which muscles are contracting in backbends? Which muscles are lengthening?

This is not an exhaustive list!
Contracting:
  • Erecror spinae
  • glutes
  • hamstring
  • Rhomboids
Lengthening:
  • Rectus abdominus
  • Psoas
  • Quads
  • LADs when shoulder flexion
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How does Chandra Namasker flow?

                  Tadasana
Inhale       Urdhva Hastasana
Exhale      Uttanasana
Hold         Step RIGHT leg back
Inhale       Anjanayasana
Exhale       Knee, chest, chin
Inhale       Upward facing dog
Exhale        Downward facing dog
Hold           Step RIGHT food forward
Inhale       Anjanayasana
Exhale       Uttanasana
Inhale        Urdhva Hastasana
Exhale       Samastitihi

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