Spine Extension Passive Stretch
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Overview
In this lesson, we present passive stretching techniques for spine extension that create the foundation for deeper backbending work.
Objective
Become familiar with how passive positioning can improve spinal extension range without muscular effort.
What You'll Get
What You'll Get: You'll learn how to use gravity, props, and time to coax your spine into greater extension. This is the starting point for anyone whose backbends feel locked or compressed. For practitioners, it's a way to explore sensation and breath in supported positions before adding muscular work. For professionals, these techniques offer low-risk entry points for clients with limited extension, building tolerance and tissue adaptation before progressing to more demanding methods.
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