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23 Apr Forward fold (Paschimottanasana)

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Seated forward fold provides a deep stretch for entire back side of body from the heels to the neck. Forward fold calms the nervous system and emotions and stimulates the reproductive and urinary systems.

Instructions

1. From Staff pose, inhale the arms up over the head and lift and lengthen up through the fingers and crown of the head.

2. Exhale and hinging at the hips, slowly lower the torso towards the legs.  Reach the hands to the toes, feet or ankles.

3. To deepen the stretch: A) Use the arms to gently pull the head and torso closer to the legs.  B) Press out through the heels and gently draw the toes towards you.

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4. Breathe and hold for 3-8 breaths.

5. To release: A) Slowly roll up the spine back into Staff pose.  B) Inhale the arms back over your head as you lift the torso back into Staff pose.

Benefits

Benefits: Seated forward fold provides a deep stretch for entire back side of body from the heels to the neck. Forward fold calms the nervous system and emotions and stimulates the reproductive and urinary systems.



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