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Yoga Asana Lab: Seated Forward Bend (Pashimottanasana)

1,705 views · Published 10 December 2018 · 3:06 · Indexed 15 October 2026

Channel: Yogea Yoga · 2018 · Education

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Asana: Seated Forward Bend (Pashimottanasana)

Brief alignment: Start from a seated position. As you straighten the spine and anchor through the sit bones extend both legs forward – flexing the feet. Keeping the spine straight, bend over. Feel the hips creasing, and opening more space to keep your lower back long. Keep the shoulder blades touching, your back spacious, and your collar bone wide.

Benefits: Stretches the hamstrings, tones the ascending colon, promotes healthy elimination and alleviates constipation, calms the mind and cools the body.

Contraindications: Hamstring and lower back injury
Yogea Asana Lab breaks down your favorite classical poses - guiding you through safe alignment and smooth transitions. It is not a yoga routine, and requires prior warm up depending on the complexity of each asana. Each pose is demonstrated only on one side, so please, don’t forget to do it on the other. The idea is to offer some valuable alignment and energetic tips on how to progress from simple to complex asana, while enjoying a safe and pain-free practice.

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