The beloved folding forward bend: one of the most widely used transitional poses in hatha and vinyasa flow classes.

To Complete the Posture:

1. Stand with feet together

2. Hinge forward at the hips, letting your head fall softly towards your knees

3. Place hand on your shins (level I) the floor directly in front of your feet (II) or wrap them behind the base of your shins (III)

This transitional pose rejuvenates the spine and provides an excellent stretch for the back of the body. Also a resting pose, Uttanasana allows calming in the mind and brain cells, while purifying the blood. Other benefits of this popular pose include:

* Purifies the kidneys, liver, and spleen

* Improves blood circulation

* Increases flexibility  - primarily in the hip flexors, hamstrings, spine, sacrum,  sciatic nerve, tendons, and leg ligaments

* Releases anxiety and depression

* Improves eyesight & hearing