“You won’t see it on Instagram very often. There are so many other backbends that look way more impressive. In fact, they can hardly register as backbends if you look at the outside shape. In fact, they’re called “baby” backbends, suggesting minor poses reserved for people who can’t do the “real” backbends. And yet, after 38 years of yoga practice, I have developed a new appreciation for these powerful poses.”

“The core isn’t just the abs.”

Read more about how you can improve core and back strength by doing baby backbends.