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FORWARD FOLD

STRETCH THE BACK OF THE BODY

PADANGUSTHASANA

Baddha-Konasana

BADDHA KONASANA

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PASCHIMATTANASANA

UPAVISHTA KONASANA

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JANU SIRSASANA

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BENEFITS OF FORWARD FOLDS
STRETCH THE BACK OF THE BODY

If you are experiencing lower back compression or tight glutes, hamstrings and calves, forward folds can help.

Forward folds can be standing or seated, legs apart or together, focusing on one leg at a time or both.

All that is required is that you hinge forward at the waist, draw in the low belly, and breathe. Of course, there are many variations for all levels that you can try below.

PADANGUSTHASANA

Separate the feet hip distance and grab the big toes in this standing forward fold.Draw your navel toward your back with every exhale as you engage uddiyana bandha, which helps to deepen your fold.

PASCHIMATTANASANA

The traditional "forward fold," Paschimattanasana stretches the entire back of the body.

Baddha-Konasana

BADDHA
KONASANA

Baddha Konasana is a forward fold with a deep hip opener. Try it with both a straight back and a rounded back. It is said that the feet have healing energy, so open the feet like a book, and try to touch your forehead to your toes.

JANU SIRSASANA

Stretch one leg at a time with Janu Sirsasana A, mobilizing the hamstrings, calves, glutes, and low back.

UPAVISHTA
KONASANA

A wide legged forward fold that is strengthening for the low back and hips.

UTTANASANA

A simple standing forward fold, reaching the hands toward the floor.

MOVEMENT

IS MEDICINE

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MEDITATION

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SEATED
POSTURES

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HIP OPENERS

HEART OPENERS

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CORE STRENGTH

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STANDING POSTURES

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ARM
BALANCES

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BALANCE

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FORWARD
FOLDS

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INVERSIONS

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