Berlin is a mecca for history, art, music, fashion, fun… and yoga? This Bohemian refuge probably isn't high on your list of yoga holiday destinations but think again. It is making some serious headway in the yoga world with international teachers offering intensive trainings and new yoga centres popping up in every neighbourhood, yoga is gaining popularity and fast.

Back bending with ease and grace requires that the Hip flexors (front of the hips), shoulders, and the whole of the front of the body are flexible and strong.
Yin Yoga is a way of opening the body with passive stretches held for a prolonged period of time. If practised correctly it is a very sure and safe way to work on increased flexibility.

Here is a Restorative Yoga sequence for you to explore, consisting of 10 nurturing postures. It has been designed for general use for people without serious injury. Although the postures themselves are very gentle, only practice to a level that feels comfortable and feel free to adjust the height of the bolsters/blankets to a level that works for you.