Opening the heart
Gentle backbends to counter long days at a desk, and why they feel so good.
Undoing the desk
Hours at a screen round the shoulders forward and shorten the front of the body. Gentle backbends like sphinx, low cobra and supported bridge reverse that shape and invite deeper breathing.
Move slowly and stay well within your range. A good backbend feels spacious, never pinched. If your lower back complains, lift less and lengthen more.
