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Backward bending is something the spine is designed to do and therefore engaging in it is not only beneficial but necessary for our physical well-being. But the question I’ve been asking myself for a long time now is, at what point of depth is backward bending no longer beneficial? As someone who once believed that more depth in asana (when done ‘correctly’ of course) equated to more health benefits, I was totally sold on the idea that this meant more spiritual benefits too. If I’m being fully h