Pascimatanasana
Moderate
Information Chart
| Translation | Stretching teh Back pose |
| Position | Seated |
| Direction | Forward bend |
| Style | Symmetrical |
| Benefits | Primary: Stretch themuscles of the back and spine Secondary: stretch the hamstrings and the back of the body |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
Vinyasa Krama
Start in a seated position with your hands over your head and your feet straight out in front of you. On the next exhale fold forward, gently bending your knees and bringing your forehead to the knees. On inhale go back to the seated position with yout hands overhead. Repeat for 5-8 breaths
Preparation
Chakravakasana, Apanasana, Cat-Cow, Down-dog, childs pose, bird dog, Vajarasana, Standing FOrward Fold, Wide Legged Forward fold, Warrior 1, Banana Pose
Counterposes
Chakravakasana, Apanasana, Cat-Cow, Childs Pose, Down-Dog, Bird Dog, Vajarasana, Shavasana
Contraindications
Avoid if you have acute back pain
Variations
Sit on a block, or put your feet on a block to stretch out different parts of the leg.