This all-levels workshop breaks down the components of big backbends such as wheel and camel in order to create a back bending practice that is structurally sound as well as expansive. We'll discuss alignment and techniques to find ease in backbends as well as discuss the energetic implications of heart opening. For this workshop we will start with a discussion, meditation, and warm up to prepare our bodies and minds for backbends and then spend considerable time discussing and practicing the alignment and structure of wheel, camel, bow, and more. There will also be opportunities for more advanced backbends and plenty of time to counter their energetic effects with twists and restorative forward folds.