Double Leg
Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)
 

Sit on the floor. Have both legs together, big toes should be touching. Straighten the knees by creating maximum firmness in the quadriceps. Catch the feet with the hands. On an inhale, lift the chest and lengthen the spine. On an exhale, fold forward over the legs. Try to keep the spine as straight as possible and the head in the same line as the spine. Extend the top of the head in the direction of the feet. Avoid excessive rounding of the spine. Maintain firmness throughout the legs as you relax the brain. Inhale to come out of the pose. Stretches the back of the body, tones the abdominal organs, kidneys and improves digestion. Increases blood supply to the pelvis and gonads. Calming.


DISCLAIMER: Not all of the yoga instruction is suitable to everyone. To reduce the risk of injury, please consult your doctor before beginning this or any other exercise program. Use your own discretion when performing these postures. Work at your own level and explore your own limits. The instructions and advise presented are in no way intended as a subsitute for medical care.