# @joseph_encinia on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DVbYIrLke_5
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/58311226-joseph-encinia-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/29e60d37f0.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-03-03T15:48:33.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Joseph Encinia | Sun Lotus Yoga Online (@joseph_encinia) — https://gondola.cc/joseph_encinia

## Caption

🔥 Here’s a tip for your shoulders in a standing backward bend. Often, the shoulders are raised too high during arm extension, which can cause the upper cervical spine to feel stuck by the trapezius muscle. Try to relax your shoulders, which will allow the neck to release more comfortably in the backbend.
🧘🏽‍♂️ Let’s practice online together! I choose to teach online so that you can practice with me anytime, anywhere. Try a free trial class, link to sign up in bio.

#standingbackbend #annuvittasana #hathayoga #yogatutorial #yogapose

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- **Views:** 1,034
- **Likes:** 218
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- **Comments:** 15

## Tags

annuvittasana, hathayoga, yogapose, standingbackbend, yogatutorial

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