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 | Most people think of a classic wheel pose when you bring up backbends (as I often do), but there are a whole bunch of backbends that are done from a prone position (aka on your belly). The action of pulling your chest up from the floor is completely different when you're on your belly rather than your back. | |
Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana
If you always do baby cobra with your hands pressing into the floor, challenge yourself to try the pose without using your hands. You'll see immediately how much lift you were getting from pressing down with the hands. It's fine to do the pose with the hands down, but see if you can do it with a light touch so that you are doing most of the work with your back.
| Locust Pose - Shalabasana
There are numerous variations on this pose: feet down, feet up, arms by the sides, interlaced, extending forward. Go ahead and try them all, but keep the pelvis anchored to the floor.
| Bow Pose - Dhanurasana
Again, play with the variations of having the toes pointed up or the feet strongly flexed. Since the breath naturally causes you to rock in this position, use the inhales to bring the chest higher.
| Pose of the Week - Sphinx Pose
 The number one alignment point here is to keep the shoulder relaxed and moving away from your ears. You can increase the intensity by pressing your forearms strongly into the mat.
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