Deep Backbends & Spinal Articulation Workshops in Gurgaon
We move beyond simple stretching. These sessions focus on the mechanics of the spine and how to safely open the heart center through traditional practice.
Demonstrating a variation of Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (Pigeon Pose). This asana requires deep flexibility in the hips, quadriceps, and spine, as well as open shoulders.
My self-practice of Chakrasana (Wheel Pose) against a wall. This helps to focus the bend in the upper back and open the chest, rather than crunching the lower back.
An advanced backbend workshop in session. I am demonstrating a deep standing backbend while students observe before receiving adjustments.
Leading a class in Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose). This pose is a powerful heart opener and hip flexor stretch.
Students at different levels of flexibility work on their King Pigeon pose. The focus is on progress, not perfection.
Providing a deep adjustment for a student in King Pigeon Pose to help her safely access the full expression of the asana.
Students practicing Eka Pada Viparita Dandasana (One-Legged Inverted Staff Pose), a challenging backbend that builds significant upper body and back strength.
A class works on Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel Pose), a foundational backbend that strengthens the entire back body and opens the chest.
Students practicing King Pigeon Pose, focusing on lifting the chest and arching the upper back.
Using chairs to support the back in a deep variation of Kapotasana, allowing for a passive and supported spinal release.
About Deep Backbends & Spinal Articulation
In my backbend workshops, I use props like chairs and belts to safely deconstruct poses like Kapotasana and Urdhva Dhanurasana. This is not about force. It is about understanding the precise skeletal alignment needed to open your chest without compressing the lower back, ensuring you build strength rather than injury.
Backbends are more than just arching the back. If you approach them without preparation, you risk injury rather than growth. At AumYogaShala, we treat the spine with the technical respect it demands. We use props like backless chairs and wall ropes to create space between vertebrae, which allows for a deeper, safer extension.
My approach is rooted in the anatomy of the spine. We start with the basics of spinal articulation, learning how to engage the core and rotate the upper arms to protect your shoulders. Whether we are working on Wheel Pose or Pigeon Pose, the goal is always the same: to find stability. I provide rigorous manual corrections, adjusting your alignment in real-time to fix your form. This is not a chill class for passing time. It is a space for serious practitioners who want to learn the 'why' behind every movement. We chant, we sweat, and we focus on the discipline of abhyasa (consistent self-practice).
Devender Bhardwaj
I am Devender. Yoga is a path of *abhyasa* and discipline, not just fitness. I teach in a traditional, serious environment, using hands-on corrections to help you align your body and spirit.
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