Bound Standing Forward Fold
Baddha Uttanasana · बद्ध उत्तानासन
Bound Standing Forward Fold
Baddha Uttanasana · बद्ध उत्तानासन
Forward Bend
Level
Beginner
Body
Forward Bend
How to practice
Soften your knees and fold from the hips. Allow your head to feel heavy as you breathe.
Benefits
Stretches the back of the legs and adds shoulder mobility to a standing forward fold.
Who should avoid or modify
- Bend the knees and let the hips lead the fold. Keep the bind loose; do not pull the arms upward through shoulder pain or rise quickly if dizzy.
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