Seated Forward Bend Yoga Pose (female)

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Instructions:

  • 1Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you
  • 2Inhale, sit tall and stretch out your spine
  • 3Exhale as you lean forward from your hips, reaching for your toes
  • 4Hold this pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute, breathing deeply
  • 5To release, inhale and slowly sit back up

Tips:

  • Focus on hinging from your hips, not your spine
  • Keep your knees as straight as comfortably possible
  • Do not force the stretch - it should feel comfortable
  • Breathe deeply and relax into the pose

Seated Forward Bend Yoga Pose Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs