Forward Bends

Question 1

Names of Seated Forward Bends

Answer 1

Paschimottanasana - intense stretch to west
Kurmasana- turtle
Upavista Konasana- Wide angle seated forward bend
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana- One legged/ Royal King Pigeon

Question 2

Standing Forward Bends

Answer 2

Uttanasana- Intense Forward Bending Stretch
Parsvottanasana- Intense Side Stretch Pose
Prasarita Padottanasana- ABCD
Padangusthasana- Big Toe Pose
Pada Hastasana- Foot to hand pose

Question 3

Benefits of Forward Bends

Answer 3

Introspection
Look inwards- Svadhyaya
Imitates Primordial Curve- like in the womb its calming
Full exhalation, patience, surrender

Question 4

Anatomical / Physical Benefits of Forward Bends

Answer 4

Stetches muscles groups at back of body

Encourages Deep breathing + lung compression= good for respiartory system

Question 5

Alignment Points for Forward Bends

Answer 5

Tilt from top rim of Pelvis,
microbend in knees,
spine straight.