Seated Forward Fold

Seated Forward Fold (Paschimottanasana) Type: Forward Bend Level: Beginner Steps: Sit straight with legs straight out in front of you. Extend upwards and then bend towards your legs. Try to move your stomach to your thighs, lower your head and move the hands towards the toes. Variations: It doesn't matter if you cannot touch your toes in this position, as long as you keep your legs straight to feel the stretch in the hamstrings. You need to have a straight spine rather than rounding the spine to get closer to the legs. If you are more flexible you can reach [...]