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.

Marjariasana- Cat Posture
This yoga posture is usually performed in combination with Bitilasana (cow posture) for a vinyasa (movement) to warm up the… Read More »Marjariasana- Cat Posture

Janu Sirshasana A,B,C – Seated Head To Knee Posture
Janu-knee, sirsh-head, asana-pose; Head to knee pose.The major focus of this pose is in two places, the hamstrings of the… Read More »Janu Sirshasana A,B,C – Seated Head To Knee Posture

Paschimottanasana – Intense West Stretch / Seated Forward Bend
This posture is full of benefits, but also not free from risks. Especially people with weak backs, need to listen… Read More »Paschimottanasana – Intense West Stretch / Seated Forward Bend

Naman Pranamasana – Prostration posture
Naman – Bowing down, Pranam – A respectful greeting Steps: Sit in Vajrasana, Hold your heels. Exhale, slowly bend forward… Read More »Naman Pranamasana – Prostration posture

Pada Prasar Paschimottanasana – Legs Spread back stretch pose
Pada – Legs Prasar – Spread Steps:- Sit in Dandasana Spread your legs as wide as possible. Interlock the fingers… Read More »Pada Prasar Paschimottanasana – Legs Spread back stretch pose

Krounchasana – Heron Pose
Krounchasana/Heron Pose is an intense forward bend pose which also comes in the Intermediate series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. This… Read More »Krounchasana – Heron Pose

Prasarita Padottanasana A,B,C & D – Wide legged Forward bend A,B,C & D
Prasarita : Wide stance ; Pad: Foot ; Uttan : Intense stretch. Wide-legged standing forward bend with variations and full… Read More »Prasarita Padottanasana A,B,C & D – Wide legged Forward bend A,B,C & D

Upavistha Konasana A – Wide angle seated forward bend
Upavistha – Seated, Kon – angle Steps Sit in Dandasana. Spread your legs about 90 to 120 degrees apart. Place… Read More »Upavistha Konasana A – Wide angle seated forward bend

Baddha Konasana A,B,C – Bound angle pose
Baddha Konasana – Baddha- bound/bind, Kon- angle,The bound angle pose is sometimes called Cobbler’s Pose because of how cobblers sit… Read More »Baddha Konasana A,B,C – Bound angle pose