Forward Bend Pose (Padahastasana)

The Sanskrit word “pada” means “foot” and hasta refers to the “hand”. Therefore padahasta asana means the ‘hand to foot pose’.

Benefits of the Forward Bend Pose (Padahastasana):
Padahastasana (Forward Bend Pose) removes the superfluous fat from the body making the body light. Padahastasana stretches and lengthens the hamstrings on the back of the legs and the entire spine. This asana massages the internal organs, especially the digestive organs and relieves digestive problems such as constipation.

How to perform the Forward Bend Pose (Padahastasana):
- Start the asana with Tadasana.
- Breathe-in and raise hands, head and neck forward.
- Now look up and keep your spine erect.
- While breathing-out bend down, keeping your spine straight.
- Place your hands on the floor, under your feet and the forehead touching the knees while keeping your knees straight.
- Hold the posture for around 20 seconds in the beginning and gradually increase the time to 10 – 15 mins.
- Now, while breathing-out slowly return to Tadasana.

Duration and repetition of the Forward Bend Pose (Padahastasana):
Hold Padahastasana (Forward Bend Pose) for around 20 seconds in the beginning and gradually increase the time to 10 – 15 mins

Difficulty Level and Advancement of the Forward Bend Pose (Padahastasana):
Padahastasana (Forward Bend Pose) is a difficulty level 4 asana recommended for intermediate yoga practitioner

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