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ROStrong backbends 🤍 Welcome to day 7 of #AloSpringStrength! We are opening our hearts to build strength in a backbend of choice.
I can usually find a way to backbend into any day’s theme as evidenced by my posts 😉 Choosing a backbend was no easy task so I decided to stick with one of my favorites - wildthing. This accessible pose is expansive, can feel amazing, and embodies a balance of strength and grace.
How to “wildthing”✨
From Down Dog, lift one leg high, bend the knee, and let the hip open. Shift into your grounded hand + foot, then softly flip your dog—placing the lifted foot behind you. Press through both feet, lift the hips, and reach your top arm overhead to create space across the front body.
Think: strong foundation, lightness in the heart.
Benefits:
• Opens chest + shoulders
• Strengthens glutes, legs, and back body
• Builds shoulder stability
• Energizing + mood-lifting
Move with control, keep the hips lifted, and let it feel expansive—not compressed.
Photos and video by my beautiful friend @irisbellkosenski 🤍
8-Day Pose Lineup:
Day 1: Grounded Strength — strong legs, steady breath - blue - low lunge, skandasana
Day 2: Warrior Strength — powerful, confident standing shapes - red - warrior shapes
Day 3: Plank & Core — fire up your center - brown - side planks
Day 4: One-Leg Balance — find steadiness and control - blue - red rocks dancer
Day 5: Arm Balance — explore lift and strength - red - Piincha variations
Day 6: Inversion — supported or full expression - blue - hollowback Mexico
Day 7: Backbend — open the heart, build strength- oatmeal - wheel, wildthing
Day 8: Power Pose — your favorite shape to feel strong & energized
Your hosts:
@david_namasteyoga
@elenamissyoga
@heidikayoga
@lottasebzdayoga
@robinmartinyoga
@whatgibbs
Sponsored by:
@aloyoga
#wildthingpose #camatkarasana #shoulderstrength #heartopening
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