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Seated Forward Fold

Paschimottanasana

Forward folds

How to

Sit with the legs extended forward. Inhale to lengthen the spine, then hinge from the hips to fold over the legs, reaching for the shins, ankles or feet.

Benefits

  • Stretches the hamstrings and lower back
  • Encourages a calm, inward focus
  • Aids digestion

Practice

Hold for 1-3 minutes. Keep the spine long rather than rounding to reach further.

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General information, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or pain, talk to a doctor or qualified teacher first.

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