About This Pose

Seated Forward Bend calms the mind while deeply stretching the entire back body. It's a introspective pose that encourages turning inward.

How to Practice

• Sit with legs extended
• Flex feet, engage thighs
• Inhale, lengthen spine
• Exhale, fold forward from hips
• Reach for feet or legs
• Keep spine long, avoid rounding
• Relax head and neck
• Hold for 1-3 minutes

Benefits

This pose stretches spine, shoulders, and hamstrings. It calms the brain, relieves stress, and aids digestion.

Modifications

Use strap around feet. Bend knees if hamstrings are tight.