Join Laura for a joyful and empowering workshop dedicated to the art of back-bending. Through intentional sequencing, you'll learn to open the front body with strength and integrity, to awaken the heart while supporting the spine.
Sunday, April 12th, 2026, 11.00 am (90 min)
Together, we'll prepare the body through chest expansion, shoulder opening, and progressive backbends that meet you right where you are. Discover how backbends can unlock not just physical freedom, but also emotional spaciousness and vitality.
In the yogic tradition, our life force energy - Kundalini - resides at the base of the spine. When we approach backbends with courage and awareness, this energy rises, uplifting our wellbeing and inviting an experience of radiant ananda (bliss!)
Expect supportive props, steady pacing, and restful pauses to balance the fire of expansion with the calm of integration. Backbends can be both invigorating and deeply emotional - an opportunity to release tension, expand your breath, and meet life with renewed openness.
Open to all levels — come as you are, and leave a little more open.Experience the bliss that a courageous heart and a good backbend can bring.
$39/person. Members receive up to 20% off (be sure to log in to your account before booking).
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Stretch-resident yogi Laura has a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and qualifications in Herbal Medicine, and Creative Arts Therapy. Off the mat, Laura is a writer, artist and nature lover exploring themes of slowing down to appreciate life's regenerative beauty.
Laura discovered yoga over a decade ago and it was love at first asana. The power of the practice to calm the mind and connect to the body inspires her daily. She completed 200 hours Yoga Teacher Training in 2017 with Santosha Yoga Institute and 120 hours Meditation and Yoga at Hridaya Yoga Institute in Mexico.
In Sanskrit Santosha means 'contentment' and Hridaya means 'spiritual heart.' The capacity yoga has for developing self-acceptance, compassion and curiosity is an endless journey Laura delights to be on.
Each month we have a variety of offerings, courses and workshops to help you deepen and develop your practice on and off the mat.
Do you have questions or are you looking to become a part of our Stretch Yoga community? Get in touch with us, and let's start this journey towards well-being and self-discovery!
Mon 11am - 3pm
Tues 8am - 12pm
Fri 7am - 9am
Sunday
9 am to 11 am
