There are so many exercises that it can be difficult to choose. Stretching the shoulders and chest muscles in isolation helps improve backbends. Rarely do we stretch upward. In the long run, this limits our mobility. All beginnings are hard. Stretching the shoulder may be uncomfortable at first. However, this 'pain' subsides.

In order not to waste the time applies:

- Hold exercises for a long time.

- Tense muscles.

- Also dynamic movements, rocking back and forth can help to get deeper into the positions.

- Daily practice, staying with it is also very important.

It is easy to deceive yourself. When you work on stretching, you also need to feel something. This is not always pleasant. Over time, you learn to deal with the 'pain'. Breathing regularly helps. You learn to relax even in a somewhat uncomfortable body position. One also learns to understand the messages of the body. There is pain that is a warning. It feels different than the pain that simply tells you that you are being stretched.

Again and again I also get to the point where I don't get anywhere with the stretching. Then aids are appropriate. I like to practice backbends against the wall. Blocks can also be very helpful.

The important thing is to develop an experimental mind and stay creative.

Happy practicing.