Heart-Opening Backbends & Hip Stretching
Find space in your body and mind through deep heart-opening backbends and hip-stretching flows. Whether you are working toward your first Wheel Pose or simply need to release daily tension, let us move with intention.
All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to you. A deep backbend in Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel Pose), a reminder to make time for what you love.
Only you know how hard you've worked to be where you are. Appreciate it. A floating Ustrasana (Camel Pose) practice, a challenging variation that requires balance and a deep backbend.
Hip opener Monday. This video shows a variation of Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana (Compass Pose), a deep seated hip opener and hamstring stretch.
The most wholesome practice ever. Here, I'm receiving an adjustment in Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel Pose) from my teacher in Bali. Assisted stretching can help you safely go deeper into backbends.
Your bad days are part of your good life. A gentle standing backbend in a beautiful red kurta, finding gratitude and movement even on challenging days.
A drop-back flow into a seated forward bend. This sequence beautifully contrasts a deep backbend with a calming forward fold, creating balance in the spine.
Everything that exists is an absolute miracle. A simple Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel Pose) on the beach at sunset in Lakshadweep, a moment of pure gratitude and connection.
Everything I know about my light was taught to me by my darkness. A video showing my long journey with drop-backs, using a yoga wheel to build the strength and trust to go into a full backbend.
Are you prepared to receive what you are praying for? A deep backbend in Kapotasana (Pigeon Pose), a posture that requires an open heart and a surrender to the practice.
My first unsupported drop-back with overhead arms. A milestone moment in my practice, achieved through consistent effort and using the wall as a guide.
About Opening the Heart: Backbends & Hip Openers
Backbends and hip openers can be intimidating, but I always emphasize working with where your body is today. We do not force progress. Instead, we use props like yoga wheels or the support of a wall to build the flexibility and trust needed to open the heart safely. My goal is not the perfect pose, but helping you find a release that feels sustainable and grounded.
Why We Focus Here
Deep backbends like Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel Pose) and Kapotasana (Pigeon Pose) do more than just stretch the chest. They challenge our capacity to be vulnerable. Similarly, hip openers target the areas where we often hold stress. When we combine these in a practice, we are clearing physical and energetic blocks.
My Approach
Building a strong practice requires patience. If you are struggling to move into a full Ustrasana (Camel Pose) or are working on your first unsupported drop-back, you are not failing. You are growing. My classes focus on:
- Using Props: Blocks and wheels are your best friends. They bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
- Breath Synchronization: In our Hatha-Vinyasa flows, every movement is guided by the breath. This keeps the nervous system calm, even in intense stretches.
- Safety First: Especially for advanced poses, we use the wall as a guide to build confidence before moving into the center of the room.
Is This For You?
Whether you are a beginner looking to release tight hips from a desk job or an intermediate student working on technical depth, my online sessions are designed to meet you at your level. We focus on form, alignment, and finding contentment in the effort. If you have specific injuries or need therapy-based adjustments, let's talk about 1-on-1 coaching to tailor the sequence to your needs.
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