Paschimottanasana

Paschimottanasana / Seated forward bend

Benefits:

  • Stretches the spine, hamstrings, shoulders.
  • Calms the mind, prepares you for meditation.
  • Relieves mild depression.
  • Stimulates internal organs like ovaries and uterus, liver and kidneys.
  • Good for digestion.
  • Therapeutic for high blood pressure, Insomnia and sinusitis.

Click on seated forward bend to find out how to perform this pose step by step