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Description Paschimotanasana, or a seated forward fold, is a
wonderful way to lengthen the back of your body, increasing
flexibility and reducing back pain.
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How to:
Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you; your legs and toes should be engaged and energized. Lift your sternum and drop your shoulders back to create a long spine.
As you exhale, begin to hinge at the hips and start to fold forward, taking it slowly and maintaining a long back.
As you inhale, lengthen the front of the body, as you exhale surrender deeper into the Yoga pose. You can use a strap or towel around your feet or reach your hands toward your feet, depending on your flexibility.
After several deep breaths in this seated forward bend, slowly inhale to release and come back up.
Benefits This is a calming pose that can help
relieve mild depression, stress, headaches, sinus pressure,and the
symptoms of menopause. It stretches the spine, hamstrings, back, and
shoulders and helps aid digestion.
Contraindications If you have a back injury, you should only
perform this seated forward fold with the assistance of an experienced
teacher.
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