Seated Forward Bend Yoga Pose

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Instructions:

  • 1Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you.
  • 2Keeping your back straight, reach forward with your hands trying to touch your feet.
  • 3Hold onto wherever you can reach, it may be your ankles, feet, or toes.
  • 4Pull your upper body closer to your legs, deepening the stretch.
  • 5Hold the position for a few deep breaths.

Tips:

  • Avoid hunching your back, keep it straight.
  • Breathe deeply, exhale as you reach forward.
  • Don't force the stretch, go as far as comfortable.
  • Keep your knees slightly bent if your hamstrings are tight.

Seated Forward Bend Yoga Pose Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs