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Wide-Legged Forward Fold

Prasarita Padottanasana

About This Pose

Stand with feet 3–4 feet apart, hinge at the hips and fold forward, bringing hands or the crown of the head toward the floor.

Benefits

  • Stretches the hamstrings, inner thighs, and spine
  • relieves lower back tension
  • mildly inverts the body

Cautions & Modifications

  • Herniated disc (keep spine long and bend knees)
  • low blood pressure

Details

Category
Standing Poses
Level
Beginner
Sanskrit
Prasarita Padottanasana

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