Wide Legged Standing Forward Bend Pose (Prasarita Paddotanasana)
Wide Legged Standing Forward Bend Pose (Prasarita Paddotanasana)
Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend is an intermediate hip-opening forward bend that strengthens and stretches the legs and can help with mild backache. Yogi’s with low back issues should avoid the full forward bend.
To do Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend Pose, begin standing in Mountain Pose facing the long side of the mat. Next, step the feet wide apart with the toes facing forward. When ready, place the hands on the hips and fold forward and grasp the hands behind the back at the tail bone. Yogi’s feel free to try a few different binds and holds with the hands in this posture.
Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend is an intermediate hip-opening forward bend that strengthens and stretches the legs and can help with mild backache. Yogi’s with low back issues should avoid the full forward bend.
To do Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend Pose, begin standing in Mountain Pose facing the long side of the mat. Next, step the feet wide apart with the toes facing forward. When ready, place the hands on the hips and fold forward and grasp the hands behind the back at the tail bone. Yogi’s feel free to try a few different binds and holds with the hands in this posture.