Half standing forward bend combines a standing pose with a forward bend. This is a foundation pose that prepares the body for deeper yoga postures. As a fundamental element of the Sun Salutation Series, this pose is favoured by Iyengar Yoga teachers for its back strengthening, posture improving properties. The Sanskrit name for Half standing forward bend, however, means, half intense stretch to the back, strengthening the<\/p>\n
From standing forward bend press palms or finger tips into the floor. At the same time, lift the sternum up and away from the floor. Inhale to stretch the head crown away from the body. The back will arch slightly, but the torso and head should be in one line with the gaze forward. Exhale and release into the full forward bend. To exit the pose, roll or lift back to mountain pose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Half standing forward bend combines a standing pose with a forward bend. This is a foundation pose that prepares the body for deeper yoga postures. As a fundamental element of the Sun Salutation Series, this pose is favoured by Iyengar Yoga teachers for its back strengthening, posture improving properties. The Sanskrit name for Half standing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3435,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"pose-category":[60],"class_list":["post-3315","yoga-pose","type-yoga-pose","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","pose-category-standing"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n