Two Gentle Backbends for Posture

Two Gentle Backbends for Posture

Backbends don’t need to be big to be effective. These two shapes strengthen the back body and open the chest, without crunching the lower back.

1. Sphinx Pose
A low effort way to wake up the upper back and counter long hours of sitting.

2. Supported Bridge
Opens the front body while giving the spine a chance to decompress. Use a block under the sacrum for a more restorative version.

Think of these as “front body openers” rather than dramatic backbends.
Small, steady work creates real change.