Back Bend Misconceptions

Back bend is often misunderstood. It's not just for yoga enthusiasts and pretentious tourists.

Here are some common misconceptions about back bend:

• It's not a real thing: Back bend is a real pose in yoga, but it's often used as an excuse to be extra dramatic in your downward-facing dog.
• It's only for flexible people: Anyone can do back bend, even those with limited flexibility, as long as they have a good imagination and a willingness to look silly.
• It's not a real thing, part 2: Back bend is not actually a thing that exists in real life, but it's a popular pose in yoga because it's fun to say it out loud.

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