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Paschimottasana (Seated Forward Bend Pose)
What is Paschimottasana? The Seated Forward Bend pose (Paschimottanasana) is a relaxing yoga practice that promotes flexibility and relaxation while stretching the lower back, hamstrings, and spine. Through deep forward folding, it improves mindfulness, helps reduce tension, and improves digestion. Three Sanskrit words make up the term “Paschimottanasana”: Paschima, which means “west,” but in this…