Paschimottanasana "Seated Forward Fold Pose"

Posted on July 28 2019

Pronunciation: (pahs-chi-mo-TAHN-ah-sah-nuh)

Also called:

Deep Forward Fold
Western Intense Stretch Pose
Sitting/Seated Forward Bend

Level:

Beginner

Chakra:

Benefits: For a relaxing and calming pose, the forward fold is one of the best. While the pose will stretch your hamstrings, glutes, spine, and shoulders. Yogis use this pose to help with menopausal cramping, headaches, and to refresh.

How it's done:

Begin in a seated position
lengthen your legs in front of you
sit tall and straight
On inhale bring your hands over your head
Fold down from the hips, over your legs.
Maintain a straight back
Relax where you are able - whether over your hips, knees or folded all the way over