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Paschimottanasana is derived from Sanskrit words \u201cPaschimotan\u201d means \u201cSeated Forward Bend\u201d and \u201casana\u201d means \u201cpose\u201d. Many people address it as the seated forward bend pose. It is basically an intense back stretching asana. You will feel all your stress vanishing away, if you practice this on a regular basis. The back, core, arms, shoulders, hips, thighs, calves, and hamstrings get a good stretch due to this asana. Moreover, it is quite suitable for beginners.<\/p>

How To Do It?<\/strong><\/h3>

\u2981 You have to sit straight, with your legs, stretched out in front of you. Make sure that your toes are pointing towards you.
\u2981 Inhale and raise both your arms above the crown.
\u2981 Exhale and bend forward slowly. You have to fold from your hip joints.
\u2981 Stretch the arms, and let them reach the furthest they can, that is till the toes. But make sure that you don\u2019t stretch too far, beyond your limits.
\u2981 Inhale again and lift your head slightly, and elongate your spine.
\u2981 Exhale and try to move your navel forward, so that you can easily touch the knees.
\u2981 Repeat this a few times. And place your head on your legs and hold the pose.
\u2981 Inhale and come back to the original sitting position with your arms stretched out.
\u2981 Exhale and lower your arms. Relax.<\/p>

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Benefits of Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend Pose)<\/strong><\/h3>

\u2981 The asana stretches the entire body, and adds to its flexibility. It will keep you in very good shape.
\u2981 The regular practice of this asana leads to the stretching of the muscles in and around the spine. It also increases the flow of blood through the spine. The result is, a healthy spine, throughout life.
\u2981 It also removes all the stiffness from the back.
\u2981 The muscles of the abdomen also get a good stretch. It mainly massages all the abdominal organs, that include the pancreas, intestines, liver, kidneys, endocrine glands, and so on.
\u2981 This asana helps diabetic patients.
\u2981 If you are obese, then also this asana will help you.
\u2981 The asana also helps women who are in menopausal state and having their menstruation cycles.
\u2981 The asana gives an overall good shape to the legs.
\u2981 It also stretches the muscles of the shoulders and arms.
\u2981 When you do this asana, it leads to a huge supply of oxygen to the brain.<\/p>

Contraindications<\/strong><\/h3>

\u2981 If you are suffering from conditions, like slipped disc, hernia, and spondylitis, then you cannot do the asana.
\u2981 Pregnant women should not do the asana, as this asana puts a lot of pressure on the abdomen and the pelvis.
\u2981 If you suffered any deep injury in the hips, back, or knees recently, you must not practice this asana.<\/p>

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