nakedyogaschool.com (Intermediate Level ) At the physical level, backbend asanas refresh and invigorate your body, as well as strengthen the respiratory, cardiovascular and endocrine systems. At the spiritual level, backbend asanas help open up and align your chakras. Chakras are energy centers located throughout your physical and spiritual bodies. Inbetween backbend asanas, there are counterposes to keep your spine aligned. If you have medical back issues consult your physician before attempting to do the backbend poses. If you are a beginner limited flexibility make sure to have a partner to spot you in the Sleeping Hero and Supine Arm/Shoulder Stretch, as well have a yoga belt handy for the Forward Bend. Doing these asanas naked removes physical barriers between your physical and spiritual self, and opens up your heart to a more compassionate existence. Namaste. In this video you will learn the following asanas: Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), Anuvittasana (Standing Backbend), Ardha Uttanasana (Passive Forward Bend), Ustrasana (Camel), Marjaryasana/Bitilasana (Cat/Cow Pose), Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend), Urdhva Mukha Vasisthasana (Upward Facing Plank), Supta Virasana (Sleeping Hero), Supta Utthita Irmasana (Supine Arm/Shoulder Stretch), Supta Matsyendrasana (Supine Spinal Twist), Chakrasana (Wheel), Pavanamuktasana (Wind Relieving Pose).