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Wide-Legged Forward Bend (Prasarita Padottanasana)


Wide-Legged Forward Bend Pose is usually sequenced near the end of a standing pose practice as a resting posture. It Strengthens and stretches the inner and back legs and the spine.
 

Benefits

1. Strengthens and stretches the inner and back legs and the spine.

 

2. Tones the abdominal organs.

3. Calms the brain.

4. Relieves mild backache

 

Instructions

 

1. Stand in Mountain Pose. Then widen your feet apart around 3.5 – 4 feet. Inhale and slowly raise the both hands up.

2. Exhale and slowly bend your torso and your arms down. Try to stretch the spine as much as possible. Touch the floor with both hands and with the crown of your head. Stay in the position for 10 breathes and then return to step1. 

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