The yoga pose for Day 2 is Standing Forward Bend, which is called Uthanasana in Sanskrit. Yoga poses are basically categorized into standing poses, seated poses and lying poses. All the three categories consist of forward bends, backward bends and side bends. Let us have a look at the benefits of Standing Forward Bend today.
What is Standing Forward Bend?
‘Uth’ in Sanskrit meanis ‘powerful’, ‘thaan’ means ‘stretching’ – that is, powerful stretching.
The very name highlights the important effect the pose has on the body. Practicing Standing Forward Bend, strengthens the entire back of the body. Starting from the feet, it works its way up to the center of the head down to eyebrow center. Hence, Standing Forward Bend is considered a powerful pose. In this post, we will cover Standing Forward Bend yoga pose benefits and step-by-step guide on how to do Standing Forward Bend.
Other Benefits of Standing Forward Bend Pose
- Standing Forward Bend stretches the whole body
- It boosts blood flow to brain
- The pose energizes the shoulders
- It is one of the most effective yoga poses for neck pain
- It is also an effective yoga pose for sciatica
Directions: How to Do Standing Forward Bend
- Stand straight.
- Inhale slowly as you lift your hands over your head.
- Exhale as you bend forward and place your palms on the floor by the sides of your feet.
- Place your forehead on your knees or further down the leg.
- Hold the pose for 20 seconds.
Note
Those with high blood pressure and severe eye conditions should refrain from practicing Standing Forward Bend.
Those who are unable to reach for the floor can place their hands on lower legs. This pose is called Urdhva Uthanasana in Sanskrit.
In case of difficulty in holding the legs, you can keep your arms stretched out in front of you with your back in a straight line.
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