Uttanasana

A standing forward bend where the torso folds over the legs, releasing the spine and stretching the hamstrings.

Alignment Cues

• 1.Hinge at the hips, not the waist
• 2.Micro-bend the knees to protect the lower back
• 3.Let the head hang heavy
• 4.Shift weight slightly forward into the balls of the feet
• 5.Lengthen the spine on each inhale

Benefits

• +Stretches hamstrings and calves
• +Releases tension in the spine
• +Calms the mind
• +Stimulates liver and kidneys