Paschimatanasana | Intense Forward Fold
- Christina V. Mills
- Apr 21, 2020
- 1 min read
Updated: May 23, 2022
Etymology
Sanskrit Name: Paschimattanasana
English Translation: Intense Back of the Body Posture
Paschima - Back of the Body, West
Ut - Intense
Asana - Posture
How to:
Sit in Dandasana with the legs extended and the feet together.
Reach for the feet, holding the big toes. If you have difficulty reaching the toes, hold a towel around the feet to help.
On an exhale, fold over the legs, looking toward the big toes.
Hold for 5 breaths.
After 5 breaths, look up and inhale. Keep hold of the feet as you exhale.
To deepen, clasp the hands around the feet and repeat for 5 breaths.
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