Wide Legged Standing Forward Fold
Prasarita Padottanasana · प्रसारित पादोत्तानासन
Wide Legged Standing Forward Fold
Prasarita Padottanasana · प्रसारित पादोत्तानासन
Standing
Level
Beginner
Body
Standing
How to practice
Open your feet wide enough to feel steady, then fold from your hips. Place your hands on the floor and soften both knees. Keep your weight spread through the feet and your neck comfortable.
Benefits
Stretches the inner thighs and hamstrings while developing a controlled forward hinge from a wide stance.
Who should avoid or modify
- Use blocks or a chair and keep the knees soft. Do not force the head to the floor or pull harder with a hand grip; come up slowly if dizzy.
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