Back Bending Sequence

adopted from Aadil Palkhivala

Opening sequence

Virasana, Parvatasana (stretching out inter-vertebral muscles)
Baddha Konasana (for inner groins)
Dandasana (staff pose)
Adho Mukha Svanasana (down dog)

Routine Sequence

Trikonasana (Triangle stretches out hamstrings)
Parivrtta Trikonasana (Rotated Triangle opens up inter-vertebral muscles and warm up legs)
Sirasana (Headstand lead up or perform in middle of room or against wall 1 min)
Sarvangasana (Shouldstand lead up with partner or against wall, 1 min.)
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge posture 3x then with block alternate feet 10 breaths)
Bharadvajasana I (Seated twist this gets lower rib cage and kidneys perform 2x 5 breaths each side)
Supta Virasana (Reclining Hero posture lead up eka pada [one-legged relining hero] for lenghening out quads 5 breaths each side)
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Up dog - against ledge/chair)
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Up dog - hands on blocks or cobra)
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Up dog - hands on floor or cobra)
Adho Mukha Svanasana (Down Dog for release of spine)
Ustrasana (against wall 3x)
Urdhva Dhanurasana (from floor or from a chair with partner- using belt)
Supta Padangusthasana (to release sacroiliac and posterior pelvis tension)
Parsva Upavista Konasana (for more release - optional)

Closing

Savasana (relaxation 5-10 min with legs bent)