#48. Yoga Beginner - Wide legged forward bend with hands on hips

In this practice

Key teachings

• Mindful stretching and lengthening the spine
• Importance of hamstring flexibility
• Proper alignment in forward folds

Ideal for

• Beginners in yoga
• Individuals working on hamstring flexibility
• Those seeking a calming and grounding stretch
• Desk workers with tight hamstrings

Lesson

Instructions

Stand with your feet leg-length apart, your hands on your hips. Bend forward as far as you can.

Steps

• Wide-legged forward bend (Prasarita Padottanasana C variation)
• Conscious breathing to deepen the stretch
• Modifications for varying flexibility levels

Benefits

• Increases hamstring and inner thigh flexibility
• Lengthens and decompresses the spine
• Calms the nervous system and mind
• Relieves mild backache
• Stretches the hips