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← Back to Asana GalleryBeginner Pose • Seated & Twists

Paschimottanasana

Seated Forward Bend

Paschimottanasana

Anatomical & Alignment Focus

Focus: Lumbar Extension & Posterior Chain Length

Benefits: Calms brain, stretches spine and hamstrings, helps relieve mild depression.

Traditional Alignment Cues

  • 1Sit tall with legs extended straight; flex toes to face shin bones.
  • 2Reach up, hinge from hip creases, and fold leading with chest.
  • 3Hold outer edges of feet, calves, or shins, keeping neck soft.