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. 

Should you use your glutes? 

Should you forward fold after backbends?

What are the warm-up shapes you should be doing prior to deep backbends?

Should you twist after a 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, warms up practice,  intelligent sequencing, precautionary tales, and props sustainably building the backbend practice that will serve you for years to come. 

4hrs/ $125

no refunds, no exchanges, no exceptions