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Proper Alignment: Wide Legged Forward Fold or Prasarita Padottanasana - 2:47 Minutes

Yogamour Yoga for Healing · 2:47

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Fundamental principles of proper alignment
  • Engaging the core and legs in forward folds
  • Spinal lengthening and hip hinging technique

Ideal for

  • Beginners learning foundational poses
  • Practitioners seeking to refine their Prasarita Padottanasana
  • Individuals with tight hamstrings or those wanting to improve flexibility

Lesson

Instructions

Learn proper alignment in this postures as Beccah offers energetic cueing. Come with your mat and blocks!

Steps

  • Wide-Legged Forward Fold (Prasarita Padottanasana)
  • Variations for hand and arm placement
  • Effective use of yoga blocks for support and deepening

Benefits

  • Deep stretches for hamstrings and inner thighs
  • Strengthens core and improves stability
  • Enhances body awareness and posture
  • Calms the nervous system and relieves mild back discomfort

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
3 minutes
Equipment
yoga matyoga blocks
Target areas
hamstringsinner thighsspinehips
Energy
calming

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