--- title: "Healing Backbends & Spinal Flexibility in Santacruz Mumbai" description: "Relieve spine tension with expert-led therapeutic backbends. Our prop-based yoga in Santacruz Mumbai helps you heal and build strength safely." canonical: https://mytribe.in/bodytemplemumbai/therapeutic-medical-yoga/healing-backbends-spinal-flexibility last_updated: 2025-08-20 --- # Healing Backbends and Spinal Flexibility Tribe Verified · 6 years of therapeutic yoga in Santacruz By [Body Temple Yoga Studio](https://mytribe.in/bodytemplemumbai) · Online and at studio in Santacruz West, Mumbai · ₹1,800 per session (estimate) Part of [Therapeutic & Medical Yoga](https://mytribe.in/bodytemplemumbai/therapeutic-medical-yoga). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/bodytemplemumbai/therapeutic-medical-yoga/gallery) Gentle, prop-supported techniques to open your spine and ease tension. We don't rush; we build strength at your pace. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A student uses a stack of blocks and the wall for a deep, supported backbend, targeting the upper back and shoulders.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1b494510-3b72-4594-86f5-3088d2f7d0c5) - [Video: With the help of instructors, a student practices a deep backbend over a yoga wheel and blocks. This level of support ensures the pose is therapeutic, not strenuous.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/29d9272f-fefb-4446-a9a5-7275b30f451f) - [Video: A student performs a chair split, which opens the hips, combined with a rope-assisted backbend for a full-body opening.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/488935a9-d91d-4b87-852f-0268a7bf5df2) - [Video: A student practices a scorpion pose variation using a chair for support. This advanced backbend is made accessible through the careful use of props.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5773ec14-df1a-4d3b-ad12-f6dcc3ebf4d2) - [Video: Students practicing supported bridge pose on chairs, a fantastic way to open the chest and strengthen the back without straining the neck.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/59ba6d4e-9468-4048-a522-4aed57a47877) - [Video: A backbend workshop in progress, with students using the wall and ropes to deepen their Anjaneyasana (low lunge) and open the hip flexors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6b20d0ea-ed3d-4be0-9ac0-9fa65426e03c) - [Video: A student practices a backbend over a specialized prop, with instructors providing support. This is part of our focus on therapeutic and safe alignment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/73dbaec8-274d-4cdb-a58a-1e9b5b639fab) - [Video: A student uses a chair and a specialized backbending prop to gently open the spine. This restorative approach is key to our therapeutic method.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8718b18e-8997-4719-a6b4-bbee8836ef49) - [Video: A student performs a graceful backbend over a chair, demonstrating the strength and flexibility that can be built over time with consistent practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8bd79027-396f-42b6-969a-ed83b434dc41) - [Video: A student uses blocks to support a deep backbend, ensuring the lower back is protected while the upper back and shoulders open.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d3e652a-136e-400c-ad92-cf1f263f9320) - [Video: A student demonstrates a full wheel pose (Urdhva Dhanurasana) with hands on blocks, which provides elevation to deepen the pose safely.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3ca84e0-d020-4cfd-aad6-955edc49a36a) - [Video: Students working on advanced backbends like Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose) against the wall for stability and support.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bb34a3e2-411c-47f3-a42a-c3c44fc953a7) - [Video: A class practices standing backbends against the wall, a great way to warm up the spine and build confidence for deeper poses.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c201b6e7-5eb1-46f8-a772-1dd57c4cec85) - [Video: Students using blocks and the wall to support deep backbends. Props are essential tools in our studio for making poses therapeutic.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dfedba36-7ac3-4297-a1ad-41560405ed7e) - [Video: Students using blocks to support various back-opening postures, focusing on releasing tension in the thoracic spine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e75f2bdd-de2d-4e30-80b6-98711e4700f8) - [Video: A student practices a suspended downward-facing dog using ropes and a chair, a unique variation that lengthens the spine and opens the shoulders.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f6a50d36-cc0e-4f48-98b0-c29c29d7199a) ## About Healing Backbends & Spinal Flexibility Backbends shouldn't hurt. At my studio, we use heavy-duty chairs, wall ropes, and blocks to create a cocoon of support around your spine. This isn't about reaching for your feet immediately; it is about creating space in your thoracic spine while keeping your lower back completely safe. Ruko: we move only when your body is ready. ### Precision Over Performance In many modern classes, backbends are treated as performance poses. Here, they are tools for recovery. If you are dealing with chronic stiffness, a desk-bound lifestyle, or minor orthopedic issues, a 'standard' backbend is often exactly what your spine doesn't need. We take a different route. ### How We Use Props We rely on Iyengar-inspired equipment to deconstruct complex postures: * **Wall Ropes (Kurunta):** We use these for spinal traction. They allow you to decompress the vertebrae without the strain of fighting gravity, which is crucial if you have limited mobility. * **Supportive Chairs:** These are not just for sitting. We use chairs to support the lower back during bridge poses and backbends, allowing the chest to open without causing neck or lumbar discomfort. * **Blocks and Bolsters:** These help bridge the gap between where your body is today and where you want to go. They provide stability, so your muscles can release tension rather than clenching to maintain balance. ### A Note on Healing Healing is not linear. When I tell students to 'Ruko' (hold/stop), it is because progress in yoga often happens in the stillness, not the effort. We focus on the 'how' rather than the 'how far'. Whether you are working through Spondylitis, Sciatica, or just typical daily fatigue, this approach helps you reclaim your posture naturally, one breath at a time. Join us at our Santacruz West studio to experience a practice that respects your physical boundaries. ## About Body Temple Yoga Studio I'm Abhishek Khurana. My studio in Santacruz West is less of a gym and more of a second home where we focus on healing through precision and patience. Whether you are dealing with stiffness or just looking to move better, I'm here to guide you one breath at a time. 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