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Backbends and the Practice Of

Hasu Opa Clark May 8, 2016 Leave a Comment

Backbends and the Practice Of

At Marrickville Yoga Centre we run two backbend practices per week. Maintaining a regular backbend practice has a hugely beneficial  impact on other asanas as through the practice of backbends the body develops enormous strength and resilience.

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Top 5 Reasons to Love Backbends

Hasu Opa Clark April 18, 2016 Leave a Comment

Top 5 Reasons to Love Backbends

#1 They make us feel good Yep, they sure do. Backbends are some of the most uplifting asanas, creating a more positive sense of self. There is something about the head being down and the chest being open that changes the physical body and alters the mental perspective. As we go around in daily life so much […]

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Hasu Opa Clark July 6, 2015 Leave a Comment

Nuts about back bends!

To help get you inspired, here are some quotes from the Marrickville Yoga School teachers about back bends. “Back bends bring courage and happiness. When I open up my upper back and chest, I feel I can do anything, backends are my metaphorical Wonder Woman pose.” -Di Taylor       “At first when you look at a back bend, […]

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