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Yoga
Seated forward bend / Paschimottanasana
By FITTR
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PT0S
16 Oct 2018
2018-10-16T09:28:17.000Z
Preparation
This pose helps in stretching the hamstring muscles and increasing flexibility in the hip joints and spine, toning and massaging the entire abdominal and pelvic region removing excess weight in the abdominal area and stimulating circulation to the nerves and muscles of the spine. Let's check the steps: Sit down on the floor with your legs stretched in front of you, feet together. Inhale, raise your arms and hands up above the head vertically.
Method
Step 1
Exhale bend forward, stretch your hands towards the toes
Step 2
Grab hold of your feet or the ankles or calves
Step 3
Bring your head as close as possible to the knees, keeping your knees straight
Step 4
Hold the pose for 5 breaths
Step 5
Inhale, raise both hands up
Step 6
Exhale, release both hands on the floor next to the thighs.
