Move with more freedom. Open your hips. Create space in your spine.
Hip Mobility & Backbends is a dynamic yoga class designed to improve flexibility, mobility, and strength while helping you safely explore deeper backbends and greater freedom of movement. Each class combines mobility drills, traditional yoga postures, active flexibility exercises, and strengthening work to prepare the body for healthy movement. Particular attention is given to the hips, shoulders, and spine—the key areas that influence backbends and overall mobility.
Rather than forcing flexibility, we develop the strength, control, and body awareness needed to move safely and sustainably. Over time, you'll notice improved posture, reduced stiffness, better range of motion, and increased confidence in your practice.
Whether your goal is to feel more comfortable in everyday life, deepen your yoga practice, or work towards postures such as Camel Pose (Ustrasana), Wheel Pose (Urdhva Dhanurasana), King Pigeon (Kapotasana), or Hanumanasana, this class provides a progressive and accessible approach.
What to expect
During the class, you can expect to work on:
• Hip mobility and flexibility
• Safe and progressive backbend techniques
• Shoulder and thoracic spine mobility
• Active flexibility and strengthening
• Core stability for spinal support
• Breath awareness and mindful movement
• Preparatory drills for more advanced yoga postures
Options and variations are always offered, making the class suitable for practitioners with some yoga experience as well as those looking to gradually improve their mobility.
Is this class for me?
This class is ideal if you would like to:
• Improve your hip mobility and overall flexibility
• Develop healthier, stronger backbends
• Reduce stiffness from sitting or daily activities
• Complement an Ashtanga, Hatha, or Vinyasa practice
• Build strength alongside flexibility
• Move with greater ease and confidence
You do not need to be naturally flexible to join. Progress comes through consistent practice, patience, and mindful movement. Whether you're looking to deepen your yoga practice or simply feel more comfortable in your body, Hip Mobility & Backbends offers a balanced approach that develops both mobility and strength for long-term wellbeing.
Hip Mobility & Backbends Class Schedule:
- Thursdays 17h45-19h00
Price: ⭐️ 30 CHF for one class.
💜 Light Purple Pass for 30 days - 150 CHF: you can come up to 12 times, for all regular yoga classes with Viresh/Ivan.
💟 Dark Purple Pass for 30 days - 200 CHF: you can come up to 16 times, for all regular yoga classes with Viresh/Ivan.
🕉 Supreme Purple Pass - 250 CHF: you can come as many times as you want, for all regular yoga classes with Viresh/Ivan.
🌸 Pass for 10 classes - 270 CHF: can be used for all regular yoga classes with Viresh/Ivan, valid 4 months.
Limited spots: please make sure to book to secure your place.
