Prasarita Padotanasana – Wide-Legged Forward Fold (variation)

Benefits:

• stretches the hamstrings
• stretches the hips
• stretches the shoulders and opens the chest

Tips:

• if you are unable to maintain tall posture while upright in a straddle position, sit on a folded blanket or yoga block to give yourself more freedom in the low back
• aim to keep the spine long as you fold forward
• allow the hands to float away from the back
• if you have limited mobility in the shoulders, hold a yoga strap between the hands