Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend) is a mainstay of an asana practice. The pose stretches the spine, hamstrings and shoulders, encourages the free flow of the breath and stimulates the liver and kidneys.As a deep forward bend, paschimottanasana encourages relaxation, calms anxiety and teaches us to work with the breath; the soft exhaling breath should be used to ease gently into the pose.Paschimottanasana can also be a great teacher: if the practitioner is competitive by nature, there can be a compulsion to bring the hands onto the toes or feet and risk straining.Find your own edge, and be mindful. Be careful to work with your own limitations, and cultivate an attitude of acceptance in this asana (as in all yoga asanas).
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