Standing Poses
Uttanasana — Standing Forward Bend
Uttanasana (standing forward bend) deeply stretches the hamstrings and calves while calming the nervous system and soothing the mind.
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Forward Bend
Articles tagged "Forward Bend"
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Floor Poses — Forward Bends
Adho Mukha Svanasana — Downward-Facing Dog
Adho Mukha Svanasana (downward-facing dog) is the most practiced yoga pose, stretching hamstrings, calves and back while strengthening the arms.
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Floor Poses — Forward Bends
Janu Sirsasana — Head-to-Knee Pose
Janu Sirsasana (head-to-knee) asymmetrically stretches the hamstrings and side body, offering an accessible forward bend with gentle rotation.
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Floor Poses — Forward Bends
Paschimottanasana — Seated Forward Bend
Paschimottanasana (seated forward bend) deeply stretches the entire posterior chain from back to calves, calming the mind and fostering introspection.
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Floor Poses — Forward Bends
Upavistha Konasana — Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend
Upavistha Konasana (wide-angle seated forward bend) deeply stretches the adductors and inner thighs in a progressive seated straddle.
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Standing Poses
Ardha Uttanasana — Half Forward Bend
Ardha Uttanasana (half forward bend) lengthens the spine and strengthens the back while stretching the hamstrings, a key pose in sun salutations.
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