Forward Fold Pose

 

Forward Fold Pose

  Standing Forward Fold (Uttanasana), is a yoga postured designed to provide a strong stretch for the back of the body. It is also an inversion because the heart is higher than the head when the body is in this pose. The feet are placed together flat on the ground, the legs are straight and the body hinges forward from the hips.


  Forward Fold pose stimulates liver and kidneys while enhancing digestion. Folding forward also calms the mind, reduces stress and reduces blood pressure.
  As well, it helps maintaining good posture, core stability and strength.



 Forward Fold pose activates your abdominal muscles,  quads and calves. It stretches your hip muscles, hamstrings and lower back. These same muscles often feel tight and sore after several hours spent sitting at a desk.
 

  The forward fold stretch also stimulates digestive, urogenital, nervous and endocrine systems.


  This posture works as a perfect stretch for elongating the back muscles and reducing tension from the spine.


   To do the Pose, Stand with your feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, and arms by your sides.
   Exhale as you fold forward from the hips and bring your head towards the floor.
  Keep your knees straight but with a gentle bend so that they are not locked out.
 

   Hold the pose for   1/2  -  3 min.

Standing forward Fold Pose...