Standing-Forword Bend

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Uttanasana-Standing-Forword Bend Yoga Pose

Steps
Pose of readiness Mountain Pose.
Spread toes wide and the arches lifted.
E and fold forward Keeping the legs straight,
M crown of the head towards the ground.
Place the palms on the floor beside the feet.
While inhaling, extend upper back.
While exhaling extend lower back.
Retain the pose.
Then release slowly, keep firmness in the legs.

Benefits
Standing Forward Fold or Uttanasana
stretches entire backside of body, especially legs and lower back. Elongates spine. Increases flexibility. Massages internal organs, tones liver, spleen, kidneys. Increases blood circulation to legs, torso, and brain.
calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression.
helpful in asthma, high blood pressure, infertility, osteoporosis, and sinusitis eases headache and insomnia.