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Yoga
Wide Leg Forward Bend I/ Prasarita Padottanasana
By FITTR
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PT0S
20 Jun 2022
2022-06-20T12:57:59.000Z
Preparation
This posture helps in strengthening and slimming the arms and upper Back and gives a nice stretch to the hamstrings. Let's look at the steps: Stand erect with feet widely spread apart. This is the starting position.
Method
Step 1
Inhale, raise your hands up, tilt to the back and expand the chest
Step 2
Exhale, bend forward, and place your palms on the floor
Step 3
Push your head towards the floor
Step 4
Hold the posture for 5 breaths
Step 5
Inhale, slowly raise your head and hands up
Step 6
Exhale, release the hands and return to the starting position
Step 7
If you can't touch your head to the floor, just bring your hands on the floor - don't strain, go only as far as your body allows you
Step 8
Repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions
Step 9
Precautions: People with serious neck/arm/shoulder problems should not practice this posture.
