FAST-TRACK TO BACKBENDS
Access deeper, pain-free backbends with simple and effective techniques that allow you to start feeling significant changes right away.
Transform your backbending experience with David and Jelena's key principles
The movement of back-bending can be challenging and can often bring up uncomfortable experiences, both physical and emotional.
In this course, you’ll learn how to transform your approach to back bending, move with ease, reduce pain, and safely understand how to work towards progressions.
The techniques shared in this course can be applied to any backbend posture,
You will also learn how factors outside of your practice can affect how you show up on the mat.
This mini-series is interactive. Filled with tips and exercises you can explore alongside us.
Beginner/Intermediate
COURSE BREAKDOWN
Lesson 1: The Role of the Lower Body
Here you’ll learn the 2 most important rules for back-bending that don't actually involve using the back! Discover how to percisely use the legs, glutes, and hips to reach more depth while avoiding compression and incurring back pain in any back-bend posture
Lesson 2: The Role of the Upper body
This lesson goes over important techniques that allow you to find length as you backbend, how to utilize the ribs and the core to your advantage, and why the way you breathe makes a difference in how you move.
Lesson 3: Putting Everything into Practice
It’s time to practice what you’ve learned! Here, we focus on a pose and move through every step required to make it happen. Paying attention to the alignment and techniques discussed in the previous lessons. You’ll see how the various actions in the upper body and lower body come together to help you access more comfort and ease in your backbends.
Student Reviews
“Ashtangi’s – these are your people! From beginner to very experienced, this program is for everyone who comes wanting to learn, explore and laugh every session. You will leave each session eager to take a lesson or another element and apply it to your practice with great results. You will learn that its OK to not be perfect right away, that the practice is a journey and how to enjoy it more thoroughly. David and Jelena are excellent teachers who demonstrate dedication, diligence, patience and a sense of humor. The quality of your practice will be enhanced." - Deb (Learn to Count 2020 Student)
“If you think that shala is the only place where you can learn Ashtanga yoga, you are wrong. Jelena and David are inspiring and dedicated teachers. Thanks to them and their energy, you can improve or even learn Ashtanga from your home. The explanations of asana movements are precise; the tips and hints are so helpful. It is the shala experience at your own home that I highly recommend for all Ashtangis but the newbies as well.” -Enita (Primary Series Asana Essentials Student)
“It was amazing to finally be able to take this course with David and Jelena. They have assembled a full curriculum with amazing teachers to take you deeper into your own understanding of the practice and to give you the confidence to share this knowledge with others. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to deepen their practice, strengthen their teaching, or looking to connect more deeply to the lineage of Ashtanga Yoga.” - CJ (Assisting School Online Student)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long do I have to complete this course?
You can begin as soon as you purchase the course and have LIFETIME access. You can watch the lessons as many times as you like and take your time with the course.
How much does the Fast-Track to Backbends course cost?
The course is a one-time payment of $97 for lifetime access.
Do you offer refunds?
As this is a digital product, we don't offer any refunds. If you are unhappy with the course for any reason, we ask that you reach out to us via email within 48 hours of your purchase to let us know and we'll replace your purchased course with DJY store credit (of equal value) to use on another product/course.
What if I have any questions/need support?
We'd love to hear from you! Should you have any questions at all we encourage you to reach out to our student support team via email at info@davidandjelenayoga.com
Course Investment $97 USD - LIFETIME ACCESS
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About David and Jelena
David Robson is a practitioner and teacher of Ashtanga Yoga, in the tradition of Sharath Yoga Centre (SYC). David is the director of the Ashtanga Yoga Centre of Toronto, where he leads one of the world’s largest Mysore programs outside of India.
David began a daily practice in 1998 while at university studying Comparative Religion. After graduating, David made his first trip to Mysore, India in 2002, where he initiated studies with his teacher Sharath Jois. Since then he has returned to Mysore annually to deepen and enrich his practice and teaching.
In 2007, David was Authorized to teach Ashtanga and now holds a level 2 authorization.
Jelena first came to yoga through dance. As a former ballet dancer of 16 years, the structure and rigour of the Ashtanga Yoga practice felt like home. Drawn to the discipline, mindfulness of the movement and emphasis on the breath, Jelena made the Ashtanga practice her sole focus in 2009.
Jelena has maintained a daily Ashtanga practice for over a decade. She’s made two trips to Mysore, India to study with her teacher, Sharath Jois.
Lastly, Jelena’s true passion lies in promoting rescue and adoption of (street) dogs. You can often find her sharing her love for #adoptdontshop on her IG, and sharing the joys of living with her two fur-babies, Boksoon and Khani, both celebrities in their own right.