Our spines are an incredible combination of strength and flexibility – of Sthira and Sukha. Strong bones and large muscles give us structure and protect sensitive nerves, while flexible ligaments and tendons allow the spine to move in all different planes.
As a teacher where you place your backbend in a class and what you choose to practice prior and post a deep backbend can seriously injure a student or enhance their practice.

Glutes should you use?
Forward folding after backbends?
What are the warm up shapes you should be doing prior to deep backbends?
Should you twist post backbend?

Gerald Saluti is a master teacher known for his handstand practice however he is well attuned to how to create a sustainable backbend practice that can serve his students for years to come. Backbends do not come naturally for many- In this 4-hour intensive, Jerry will share his tips, intelligent sequencing, precautionary tales, and props sustainably building the backbend practice that will serve you for years to come.