Yoga Seal Pose

Yoga Mudra · योग मुद्रा

Yoga Seal Pose

Yoga Mudra · योग मुद्रा

SeatedForward Bend

Level

Intermediate

Body

Seated, Forward Bend

How to practice

Ground your seat and lengthen your spine before a gentle forward bow. Keep the legs comfortably crossed and rest your hands in front.

Benefits

Combines a quiet seated forward fold with hip mobility and, when the arms bind, a shoulder stretch.

Who should avoid or modify

Use a simple crossed-leg seat if lotus strains the knees. Do not force the forehead down or pull the arms upward; avoid abdominal compression during pregnancy.

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Yoga Seal Pose

Yoga Mudra · योग मुद्रा

Yoga Seal Pose

Yoga Mudra · योग मुद्रा

SeatedForward Bend

Level

Intermediate

Body

Seated, Forward Bend

How to practice

Ground your seat and lengthen your spine before a gentle forward bow. Keep the legs comfortably crossed and rest your hands in front.

Benefits

Combines a quiet seated forward fold with hip mobility and, when the arms bind, a shoulder stretch.

Who should avoid or modify

Use a simple crossed-leg seat if lotus strains the knees. Do not force the forehead down or pull the arms upward; avoid abdominal compression during pregnancy.