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Health & Fitness

Yoga 101: Standing Wide-Legged Forward Fold

By Chelsey Plumlee |
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photo by Louie Solomon

If you’re fatigued or suffer from headaches, Prasarita Padottanasana A can be a quick fix. This is a deep stretching pose that looks much simpler than it is. Begin by standing in samasthitih, or mountain pose, and taking a few deep breaths to find your center before spreading your legs out past your hips with toes pointing forward and both feet parallel. Keep your back flat as you exhale and slowly bring your palms to the floor directly underneath your shoulders. If this is too difficult, you could use yoga blocks or something small to reach for. Difficult though it may be, deepen your stretch by reaching for your big toes and pulling your spine towards the floor and your belly through your legs.

Benefits:

  • Stretches legs, hips, and spine
  • Relieves headaches and back pain
  • Sends fresh blood to the head easing tension and worry

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