Seated Forward Bend Pose (Paschimottanasana)
Paschimottanasana (Forward Bend Pose) means stretching towards west, i.e. streching forward. Paschimottanasana is beneficial for diabetes.
Seated Forward Bend Pose (Paschimottanasana) (threeoms)
Benefits of the Seated Forward Bend Pose (Paschimottanasana):
Paschimottanasana (Forward Bend Pose) tones up Kidney and abdominal organs keeping them free from sluggishness. Paschimottanasana (Forward Bend Pose) also improves digestion and decreases belly fat. Due to extra stretch given to the pelvic region more oxygenated blood is supplied and the gonads receive sufficient nutrition.
Paschimottanasana (Forward Bend Pose) tones up Kidney and abdominal organs keeping them free from sluggishness. Paschimottanasana (Forward Bend Pose) also improves digestion and decreases belly fat. Due to extra stretch given to the pelvic region more oxygenated blood is supplied and the gonads receive sufficient nutrition.
How to perform the Seated Forward Bend Pose (Paschimottanasana):
- Start the asana with sitting on a mat with your legs stretched out straight in front of you.
- While breathing-out slowly bend forward and try to touch your feet without bending your knees.
- If you feel a constriction while bending, straighten up slightly and then try and bend further forward as far as you can go.
- Hold the position as long as you are comfortable.
- Now breathe-out and slowly return back to position #1.
- While breathing-out slowly bend forward and try to touch your feet without bending your knees.
- If you feel a constriction while bending, straighten up slightly and then try and bend further forward as far as you can go.
- Hold the position as long as you are comfortable.
- Now breathe-out and slowly return back to position #1.
Duration and repetition of the Seated Forward Bend Pose (Paschimottanasana):
Hold the asana as long as you are comfortable and repeat atleast twice.
Hold the asana as long as you are comfortable and repeat atleast twice.
Difficulty Level and Advancement of the Seated Forward Bend Pose (Paschimottanasana):
Forward Bend Pose (Paschimottanasana) is a difficulty level 4 asana recommended for intermediate yoga practitioner.
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Forward Bend Pose (Paschimottanasana) is a difficulty level 4 asana recommended for intermediate yoga practitioner.
