Rib Cage Isolations and Backbends: 4 Small Thoracic Backbend
Level 3: Advanced Beginner
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10m
Find the placement for a safe and beautiful backbend in the upper spine. This alignment is used on its own, can be layered on hipwork with or without the additional layer of a spiraled alignment, and is also a component of back-bending upper body circles and Turkish Drops.
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