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Forward Bends Yoga Asana/Postures

Forward Bends Yoga Asana/Postures:

The forward bends create length and space in the spine, counteracting compression. Their inward nature can promote introspection. Forward bend must be done with care especially if you have tight hamstrings and hips.
Beginners tend to round their back in the forward bends which might be dangerous for your lower back and lumbar spine.

This doesn’t mean that you should avoid forward bends, in fact, these are the postures that will relieve the tight hamstrings and hips. Just make sure to take care (you can bend your knees a little until your hips are sufficiently open).

Scroll through our Forward Bend Yoga Asana/Posture library for beginner, intermediate and advanced postures, Click on the link or thumbnails to know the details.

Dandasana-Staff-postureDandasana- Staff posture
This posture is often overlooked because from the outside it appears so easy. It tends to be in the simplest… Read More »Dandasana- Staff posture
Ardha-Baddha-Padmotanasana-Half-Bound-Lotus-Standing-Forward-BendArdha Baddha Padmotanasana – Half Bound Lotus Standing Forward Bend
This can be quite a tricky posture so there are a few modifications that can be made throughout.  Stay standing,… Read More »Ardha Baddha Padmotanasana – Half Bound Lotus Standing Forward Bend
Padangushtasana – Hand to Big Toe Posture
Steps: Start with your feet parallel and hip width apart apart. Spread your weight evenly over the feet, and contract… Read More »Padangushtasana – Hand to Big Toe Posture
Balasana-Childs-PostureShashankasana – Hare Posture & Balasana – Child’s Posture
These postures are resting postures for relaxing the whole body. They are used interchangably, and sometimes the names are swapped… Read More »Shashankasana – Hare Posture & Balasana – Child’s Posture
Parshvottanasana-Intense-Side-Stretch-PostureParshvottanasana – Intense Side Stretch Posture
Steps: Starting with the right foot about 3ft in front of your left, toes pointing to the front edge of… Read More »Parshvottanasana – Intense Side Stretch Posture
Marichyasana BMarichyasana B
Marichyasana B, is the second in a set of poses that use binding, twisting, and bending to access areas of… Read More »Marichyasana B
Marichyasana-AMarichyasana A
Marichyasana A, is the first in a set of poses that use binding, twisting, and bending to access areas of… Read More »Marichyasana A
Uttanasana-Standing-Forward-BendUttanasana – Standing Forward Bend
Steps: Starting either in Samasthiti (equal standing posture), or Urdhva Hastasana (Upward hand posture). Exhale and bend forward from the… Read More »Uttanasana – Standing Forward Bend
Urdhva-Uttanasana-half-Forward-BendUrdhva Uttanasana- Upwards Forward Bend
Steps: Start with feet together and hands by the sides of the body (Samasthiti) Exhale and bend forward from the… Read More »Urdhva Uttanasana- Upwards Forward Bend
Supta-Pavanmuktasana-Wind-Release-Pose-variationSupta Pawanmuktasana – Wind Release Pose
Supta = Reclining, Pawan = wind, Mukt = Release. Steps: Variation 1 Lie down on your back with your hands… Read More »Supta Pawanmuktasana – Wind Release Pose