Uttanasana / Standing Forward Bend
Uttanasana, or Standing Forward Bend, offers a soothing release for the spine and a profound stretch for the back of the legs, promoting relaxation and rejuvenation.
Transition into Uttanasana from a standing position, exhaling as you gently hinge forward from the hips, allowing the upper body to gracefully fold over the thighs.
Maintain a sense of length in the spine, avoiding any rounding or collapsing, as you reach fingertips towards the floor or gently clasp opposite elbows, fostering a sense of surrender and release.
Soften the muscles of the neck and shoulders, allowing the head to hang naturally, facilitating a deeper release and opening through the back body.
With each inhalation, find expansion and space within the posture, and with each exhalation, allow the body to soften and release tension, experiencing a profound sense of relaxation and renewal.
Benefits:
Stretches the hamstrings, calves and lower back
Improves the function of digestive and reproductive systems
Relieves menopausal discomfort, headache, insomnia and fatigue
Calms and oxygenates the brain
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