Large body but want to do a backbend

Large body but want to do a backbendSophieTrophy2010-05-20T23:23:12+00:00

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SophieTrophy
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May 20, 2010 at 11:23 pm

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#1815

Hi,

I desperately want to do a backbend but I am not sure if I can because I am quite overweight and it’s a bit difficult. Is there a modification or a way to do a backbend regardless? I could simply not do it but I feel like it would help relieve some of the pressure and pain in my spine caused by how I sleep and where I carry my bag. Any advice anyone can give me?

Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor)
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May 21, 2010 at 2:34 am

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#7058

Hi Sophie

Just wondering if it is a fear issue for you. Are you worried about something? I have seen some INCREDIBLE backbends from people of ALL shapes and sizes.

The rules for backbending are the same for you.

Before I give instructions, are you asking for standing backbend instructions as in Half Moon, or for floor poses?

Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂
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