In the world of yoga props, there are many tools available to help the beginner or people having trouble with specific types of asanas. A backbend bench is a product that is designed to help stretch the back muscles, calves and shoulders, as well as providing support in specific poses.
While a backbend bench is certainly not a necessary piece of equipment for the average yogi, it can offer specific benefits for some people. The benefits of these products include relief of back pain, hunched backs, stress and hypertension.
A backbend bench can help with several asanas, and not just backbends, as one might think from the name. This prop can help with forward bends, plow pose and shoulderstand, as well as backbends. The benefits aren’t only for beginners. Some products can be used for support when attempting shoulderstand, making them useful for more advanced practitioners.
Benches are available either fully assembled or in kits that require you to put the bench together. The kits are fairly easy to assemble and can save a couple hundred dollars, compared to the cost of an assembled bench. This option makes the purchase a bit more affordable.
Be prepared if you decide to shop for a backbend bench. This isn’t a yoga strap or blocks. These things are expensive. However, if you need the support and have the money to spend, or if you teach a mixed level yoga class and will use it to help your students, it may be worth the investment.
There are a few of these products on the market. Search yoga supply websites or Google to find a brand that works for your needs and budget. Read user reviews online to get some insight from other users. This is always a good idea when you are spending money on new equipment. If your yoga studio has a backbend bench, try it out before you buy.