Yoga Journal’s archives series is a curated collection of articles originally published in past issues beginning in 1975. This article about backbends first appeared in the November-December 1986 ...

A 10-minute morning yoga and Pilates session focuses on spine health, posture, and a balanced start to the day. This ...

When we practice backbends in yoga, we tend to let the name trick us into thinking that we should only bend our lower back. I often see students approach Upward-Facing Dog Pose trying to increase the ...

If you thought practicing backbends were just for gymnasts, cheerleaders and yogis, think again. They offer a whole host of benefits that can help all of us. Donna Ruko and Life Time Fitness' Heather ...

The pandemic has disrupted the daily routines of people worldwide, and everyone struggles to adapt to the new normal. Social distancing and isolation affect not just your mental health but also your ...

Creating a Flow Worksheet created by International Yoga Teacher, Natalie Hodkinson. A practical Backbends: Creating a Flow Worksheet designed to help students explore sequencing, creativity, and safe ...