Seated Forward Bend Yoga Pose
Expert Advice
Keep your spine long and avoid rounding your back. Hinge from the hips and lead with your chest to deepen the stretch without straining.
How-to-do Steps
- Sit on the floor with legs extended straight in front of you.
- Inhale and raise your arms overhead, lengthening your spine.
- Exhale and hinge at the hips, reaching your hands toward your feet.
- Hold onto your shins, ankles, or feet, wherever comfortable.
- Keep your back straight and hold the pose for several deep breaths.
- Inhale and slowly rise back to a seated position.
Details
Primary
Calves34%
Glutes33%
Hamstrings33%
Equipment
Body weight
Exercise Type
Stretching
