Wide Legged Forward Bend II - Prasarita Padottanasana B

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STEPS :

1. Begin standing in Mountain. Step your feet apart wider than your hips, toes turned in, heels out slightly.
2. Press into all four points of your feet and engage your legs.
3. Tuck your tailbone slightly by bringing your pelvis to neutral.
4. Place your hands to your hips and hinge forward to fold. Keep your hands at your hips.
5. Drop the crown of your head down and relax your neck.
6. Continue to draw energy up your feet and tilt your hips up and forward slightly.
7. Keep your weight forward so your hips and ankles stay in line.

Benefits

• Tones abdominal cavity
• Improves digestion and circulation
• Strengthens the feet, ankles, knees, inner thighs, and lower back
• Relieves headache and symptoms of sinusitis
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Calms the mind

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.