Psychological Benefits of Yoga Backbends
In dangerous situations, the body naturally curls in to protect important organs. Backbends do the opposite by opening up the body, which helps us build courage and learn how to overcome fears. In addition, these poses open our upper body and chest. This helps stimulate the heart, thus encouraging us to open fully in our emotions and lives. Strong backbends would also free stored emotions, such as sadness, anger, fear, and frustration. Therefore, you may feel better after practicing these poses. The invigorating nature of these exercises may energize and heat the body, which can alleviate fatigue as well. Overall, backbends are great yoga poses to benefit both physical and mental health. [3]
