There’s one type of yoga pose that typically elicits more questions than answers when it’s cued in class—and that’s any type of backbend.

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Backbends look complicated, but they are beneficial, as they can strengthen your back and improve flexibility. But before moving on to bow pose, locust pose, king pigeon pose and wheel pose, start ...