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The
Forward Bend
This seated pose is one of the basic asanas and it provides
every yoga practitioner with an easy and relaxing pose. The key
to performing the forward bend is to allow your body to embrace
the position naturally rather than forcing it to do so. The
bend does wonders for your back region but it also helps
massage inner organs for better blood circulation.
Start the pose by taking a deep breath and then raising both
arms upwards next to your head. Keep your back straight and
slowly lean forward and try to catch your feet. The ideal
outcome of the pose is when you are able to hold your toes in
your hands, for a while. Holding the pose for about half a
minute is perfect. However, always try to keep both your back
and your legs straight. This requires a lot of flexibility and
you may find it impossible to reach your toes. In this case you
should try to grab your ankles and thus make the pose easier.
While coming out of the pose try to inhale and then stretch
your body upwards in the initial position.
The flexibility required to perform this pose is high and it
may take weeks or months for a yogi to be able to reach his or
her toes and hold the pose in the optimum position. Do not get
discouraged if you cannot achieve the perfect pose from the
first few attempts and try to gradually work your way to
achieving the maximum effects of the forward
bend.
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