Yoga Back Bends & Balancing Poses

Presented by Cathie Ryder

Yoga back bends and balancing poses increase muscle strength, flexibility and mental focus. Learn how to do a variety of back bends and balancing yoga poses with tips from a fitness instructor in this free yoga lesson video series.

Series Summary

Yoga poses have become increasingly popular as a form of exercise and meditation. The focus of yoga is a holistic one, employing a broad range of practices which focus on a new way of living, thinking and being in the world. Aimed to unite the mind, the body, and the spirit, the health benefits of yoga are also great and varied. From relieving stress to strengthening and toning muscle, integrating yoga positions and exercises into a daily routine can be beneficial on many levels. In this free video series, an experienced yoga instructor will demonstrate a variety of back bends and balancing poses. These yoga poses will work to strengthen muscles throughout the body and improve mental focus. Learn the eagle pose, dancer pose and cobra pose. Get tips on how to do the bridge pose, camel pose, fish pose and the crane pose. With step-by-step instructions on getting into and out of each pose safely, these free videos can benefit both beginners and more advanced yoga practitioners. Improve your muscles strength and balancing ability with helpful and beneficial yoga poses!

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Yoga Camel Pose

For the camel pose in yoga it is important to keep the feet, knees and hips aligned to prevent injuries. Learn more about how to do the camel yoga pose with tips from yoga instructor in this free fitness video.

Yoga Locust Pose

Locust yoga pose will build strength in the lower back and lengthen the spine. Learn more about how to do the locust yoga pose with tips from yoga instructor in this free fitness video.

Yoga Tree Pose

Begin the tree pose in yoga with balance and stability in the soles of the feet. Learn more about how to do the tree yoga pose with tips from yoga instructor in this free fitness video.

Yoga Fish Pose

The fish pose in yoga stretches the thoracic part of the spine and is great for activating the thyroid. Learn more about how to do the fish yoga pose with tips from yoga instructor in this free fitness video.

Yoga Dancer's Pose

Dancer's pose is a balancing yoga pose that requires a lot of mental focus and body alignment. Learn more about how to do the dancer's yoga pose with tips from yoga instructor in this free fitness video.

Yoga Eagle Pose

Eagle pose in yoga is a great exercise for opening all of the joints in the body. Learn more about how to do the eagle yoga pose with tips from yoga instructor in this free fitness video.

Yoga Reverse Plank Pose

Reverse plank pose in yoga strengthens core muscles, shoulders, biceps and triceps. Learn more about how to do the reverse plank yoga pose with tips from yoga instructor in this free fitness video.

Yoga Squat Pose

The squat yoga pose benefits the hips by encouraging fluidity and blood flow. Learn more about how to do the squat yoga pose with tips from yoga instructor in this free fitness video.

Yoga Bow Pose

Bow pose is a back bend yoga pose that helps create length in the spine and back muscles. Learn more about how to do the bow yoga pose with tips from yoga instructor in this free fitness video.

Yoga Fish Pose Variation

A variation of the yoga fish pose will open up the chest but should not stress the neck or spine. Learn more about how to do the fish yoga pose variation with tips from yoga instructor in this free fitness video.

Yoga Bridge Pose

The yoga bridge pose is a difficult exercise that will build leg muscles and engage the core. Learn more about how to do the bridge yoga pose with tips from yoga instructor in this free fitness video.

Yoga Half Lotus Pose with Forward Fold

The half lotus pose with a forward fold is a yoga exercise that stretches the lower back and strengthens the leg muscles. Learn more about how to do the half lotus yoga pose with a forward fold using tips from yoga instructor in this free fitness video.

Yoga Cobra Pose

Yoga cobra pose is a back bend position that uses the quad muscles to engage the legs. Learn more about how to do the cobra yoga pose with tips from yoga instructor in this free fitness video.

Yoga Upward Dog Pose

Upward dog is frequently used as part of yoga sun salutations. Learn more about how to do the upward dog yoga pose with tips from yoga instructor in this free fitness video.

Yoga Back Bends & Balancing Poses

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