Wide Legged Forward Bend (Preparation)

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STEPS :

1. Begin standing in mountains (Tāḍāsana, Samasthiti).
2. Step your feet apart wider than your hips, toes turned in, heels out slightly.
3. Press into all four points of your feet and engage your legs.
4. Tuck your tailbone slightly by bringing your pelvis to neutral.
5. Place your hands to your hips and hinge forward to fold.
6. Once you can no longer go further, drop your hands underneath your head.
7. Continue to draw energy up your feet and tilt your hips up and forward slightly.
8. Keep your weight forward so your hips and ankles stay in line.

Benefits

• Strengthens and lengthens the body. Aligns the spine.
• Strengthens legs, ankles, abdomen and back.
• Stretches the spine, shoulders and chest.
• Calms the mind.
• Eases tension in the upper back.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.