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About this Practice
Wide-Legged Forward Fold — offers the benefits of an inversion without the demands of Sirsasana. Stretches the inner legs and spine, stimulates digestion, and calms the brain.
How to Practise
- 1
Stand with feet wide apart (4–5 feet), toes forward.
- 2
Hands on hips. Inhale to lengthen the spine.
- 3
Exhale and fold forward from the hips.
- 4
Place hands on the floor beneath the shoulders (or head).
- 5
Hold 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Benefits
- ✓Stretches inner thighs and hamstrings
- ✓Tones abdominal organs
- ✓Calms the brain (inversion effect)
- ✓Relieves mild backache
Health Goals Addressed
⚠️ Cautions & Contraindications
Lower back injury (keep hands on the floor).
Want to learn this under guidance?
All practices in this library are taught systematically at Nibedita Yoga Training Centre.