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July 30, 2010
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| Seated Forward Bend |
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The Seated Forward Fold is called Paschimottanasana in Sanskrit, which means intense stretch of the West. This posture is sometimes known as the Noble Pose and enables you to move forward into the future with grace. It is a posture that helps to stretch the back, calves and hamstrings. In this pose, it's important to keep the spinous processes, the bones of the back, supported by the muscles of the back. Don't strain your back by reaching aggressively for your feet. Just allow yourself to lengthen forward on the exhale. Instructions:Seat yourself comfortably on the floor, with legs stretched out in front of you, back straight, shoulders squared. Your hands should be palm down, resting on your lap or by your sides. Inhale. Exhale and stretch your arms out straight in front of you, with fingers pointed straight ahead and palms facing down. Inhale and raise your arms up over your head, keeping them straight, and then slowly hinge from the hips and exhale forward. Allow your hands to fall wherever they do and on each exhale allow yourself to move into the pose more. Stay here for 2 minutes or 30 slow breaths. On your final exhale release to your fullest and then inhale your arms up overhead and then exhale them by your sides. Anatomical FocusForward Bend. BenefitsLengthens hamstrings and back of the body. PrecautionsDon't force yourself to grab hold of your feet. Ease into the posture gently. Doshic BenefitsThis quieting and cooling pose is great for Pittas. Beginner TipsBring a blanket under the hips to elevate them if the hip bones don't sit squarely on the floor and if the lower back is rounded when seated. VariationsAllow the torso to reach the legs and grab hold of the opposite wrist on the outside of the feet. * Please check with your physician before beginning any exercise program
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