Paschimottanasana - Seated Forward Fold Pose
Type: Seated Pose / Forward Folding Pose / Hamstring Opener
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Use: Foundation for Increasing Flexibility in Hamstrings
Sanskrit Meaning: Paschima = Back, Uttana = Intense Stretch, Asana = Posture
Benefits
CALMS THE MIND
STRETCHES HAMSTRINGS AND CALVES
LENGTHENS SPINE
STIMULATES INTERNAL ORGANS
HOW TO DO SEATED FORWARD FOLD / PASCHIMOTTANASANA WITH PROPER FORM
COMMON MISTAKES IN SEATED FORWARD FOLD / PASCHIMOTTANASANA
TO AVOID
FEET RELAXED
LEGS INACTIVE
HIPS TOO FAR FORWARD
BENDING FROM UPPER BACK
SHRUGGED SHOULDERS
CHEST CLOSED
ROUNDED BACK
NECK KINKED BACK
PROPER ALIGNMENT FOR SEATED FORWARD FOLD / PASCHIMOTTANASANA
TO TRY
FEET ENGAGED
LEGS ACTIVE
SIT BONES BACK
BENDING FROM THE HIPS
SHOULDERS AWAY FROM EARS AND BACK
CHEST OPEN
STRAIGHT SPINE
NECK IN LINE WITH SPINE