With Juliette van der Weijde
In these workshops we'll dive deeper into the theory of Backbending: to learn more about why this subject can be so challenging, to understand how we can increase mobility of the spine and how we can execute the Prana Vashya Sun Salutations properly to gain most benefits from them.
This time you can join online via Zoom as well!
Focus on Strength & Flexibility: creating awareness in the smaller, more subtle muscle groups related to the different segments of the spine. Understanding the importance of preparing the body with basic postures: to release tension and to create length in the anterior line (front side) of the body and to learn the proper selection of muscle groups responsible for mobility.
Improving the understanding in your body avoids that all the weight falls on the most flexible part of your lower back (L4/L5) which could cause injury. The awareness created by this practice increases your mobility, while still breathing properly and using less effort in order to accomplish advanced Asanas with ease.
This method as been designed to:
Improve overall health of your spine and to reduce deterioration on a physical level that comes with age
Improve the backbends in your regular Asana practice
Releasing tension from the chest and shoulders, improving lung capacity
Opening the heart to release stored emotions and break through insecurity and fear
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Juliette was one of the first teachers in the world to be certified by renowned Backbending teacher Vinay Kumar from Prana Vashya Yogashala in Mysore, India. Over the past 7 years she spent many months with him in India, as well as organising and assisting along his side during the Europe tours.
Juliette is teaching three weekly Backbends classes (in studio & online) based on his method. It's an all-level workshop with extra variations for experienced students. Creating stability and strength is essential for a good foundation to work safely towards more advanced backbends.
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Single Workshop €39 | €32,50 with USC Check-in
Full Weekend €68 | €55 with 2x USC Check-in
Booking via the schedule on our website