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Standing Forward Bend
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Uttanasana
oot-tahn-ah-suh-nuh
Ut = Intense, Tan = Stretch, Asana = Pose
Beginner
Root, Sacral
Standing Forward Fold
Overview
A calming inversion that soothes the nervous system, stretches the hamstrings, and draws attention inward.
Hinge at hips, long spine, soft neck.
Surrender, release, and inward turning
Avoid with back injuries or during pregnancy.
Calms the nervous system, stretches hamstrings and spine.
Elongates spine, calms the brain, and massages abdominal organs.
Emphasize hip hinge and spine elongation over depth.
Hinge at hips. Let head hang. Bend knees slightly if needed. Relax shoulders.
Bend knees or rest hands on blocks.
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