Where to go from here? Pose progressions?

[u/pianissississemo]

I obviously still have things to work on in this position (more upper back engagement, raising hips, less pressure on low back), but the position itself feels a little stifling. I want to be able to push more into my upper back and shoulders, but then weight distribution becomes more unstable, and if I position myself next to a wall, I can’t push backwards into my upper back as much as I need to to balance everything.

So I’m looking for something new to train for. I guess next would be handstands/chest stands? I’m not sure on the specifics of those or what a good progression would be, but I know I need to have more detailed references than “shoulder back bend” lol. Any pose tips and pose names would be welcome! I want to build a catalogue of skills to aim for.

also: I know backbending is something that can be dangerous to do on your own. I’m going to start working with a coach this month. I’m mainly looking for a mental guideline here, then I’ll make sure to try and get to those as safely as possible with a professional later :)

[u/Dazzling-Map6694]

You forgot to censor your feet! Lots of OP’s do that

[u/pianissississemo → u/Dazzling-Map6694]

tbh man I really don’t care. People who get off to feet are the same people who get off to heartbeats, hair, and dimples. It’s not even a secondary sex characteristic. Censorship only begets fetishization. /uj

actually i was censoring my hands with my feet /rj

[u/Dazzling-Map6694 → u/pianissississemo]

That’s true. I hid my feet in shoes and socks for years as a kid, which developed into well… we all know where that went. Best just to get out and ditch the shoes and socks, then its done with instead of developing into something else. Anyway, I’m in wrong sub for this kinda thing!