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Banded Backbends
Giulia Pline
I began studying and practicing yoga to supplement my dance training during my time as a B.F.A Dance major at The Boston Conservatory. Yoga became a natural extension of dance for me, providing a different path t...
Banded Backends: Strengthen and open your triceps, chest, hip flexors, glutes, and spine while harnessing your core with this fun banded backbend class that leads to dancer and bow variations.
Bands used in this class: 1 two loop band, 2 mini loop bands (1 of lighter resistance, 1 of a heavier resistance), 1 one loop band.
*Other props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket.
Bands used in this class: 1 two loop band, 2 mini loop bands (1 of lighter resistance, 1 of a heavier resistance), 1 one loop band.
*Other props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket.
Banded Kula Flow is a special class that combines the Kula Flow style yoga you love with strength + mobility exercises—all with resistance bands! There are so many fantastic reasons you should consider adding resistance bands to your movement and yoga practice and you will reap some of the benefits with this special practice, including but not limited to: improving strength throughout your range of motion; increasing resiliency throughout your whole body; developing new movement skills; increasing proprioception aka awareness of where you are in space; sparking new inspiration, insight, and creativity to your personal practice; and/or teaching and developing a deeper connection to your body, mind, and breath! Are you ready to join the resistance?
Where can I purchase bands like Giulia's?
Mini bands:
Regular bands (Make sure to purchase a total of 4 individual resistance bands of the same color and resistance. Giulia recommends starting with bands of a medium resistance):
Bands needed to make the set:
2 mini bands, 1 of light resistance and the other of a heavier resistance
1 one loop band
2 two loop bands
1 open band
*Watch the Intro video for a tutorial on how to tie the loops!