Seated Forward Bend/Paschimottanasana
Paschimottanasana,the seated forward bend, is the fifth of the 12 basic postures of hatha yoga.
There are many benefits to this posture, the main one is to provide a complete stretch of the entire back side of the body from the back of the head through the heels.
1-Sit with your legs extended.
Inhale and press your hands down into the floor to lengthen your spine.
Draw your low back inward and outward.
2-Inhale ,bring your arms up and over your head.
3-Exhale as you extend from your belly up through the top of your head.
Slide your hands to the outside of your feet.
Widen your elbows out and draw your torso forward toward your feet.
Keep your legs actively engaged.
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