Paschimothan Asana
The Forward Bend Posture
'Paschim' means back and 'Uthan' means stretch in Sanskrit. Paschimothan asana gives a complete stretch to the entire back of the body, from the skull down to the heels.
PASCHIMOTHAN ASANA (THE FORWARD BEND)
Paschimothan asana or the forward Bend gives a complete stretch to the entire back of the body, from the skull down to the heels. In Sanskrit, 'Paschim' means back and 'Uthan' means stretch.
Paschimothan Asana means bending forward and touching the toe to bring flexibility in your body. This asana is very effective in curing the disorder of spine.
4. Bhujanga Asana is named after king of snake (cobra).
Benefits and instructions for:
- Uttanapad asana
- Paschimothan asana
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