Benefits of Uttanasana,
Forward Bend

Uttanasana, forward bend


Uttanasana is the third yoga posture in a very popular yoga sequence, called Sun Salutation.

Forward Bend greatly stretches the whole backside of the body, especially the hamstrings, calves and lower back.

It also creates more space in the hips, elongates the spine and increases flexibility. When practiced regularly, it also has the following benefits:

  • Calms the mind and relieves stress and mild depression

  • Reduces fatigue and anxiety

  • Stimulates the liver, spleen and kidneys

  • Massages internal organs

  • Increases blood circulations to legs, torso and head

  • Strengthens the thighs and knees

  • Improves digestion


How to Practice Uttanasana

1) Start in Tadasana yoga posture (you can also start in Upward Salute).

2) With an exhale, move your arms downward, folding from the hips.

3) With your knees straight (but not locked), bring your fingers or palms to the ground if possible. If not, use a prop, such as a block, stack of books, etc. Or just cross your forearms and hold your elbows.

4) Press the heels firmly into the ground and lift the sitting bones toward the sky/ceiling.

5) Relax your neck and your whole body. Let your head hang.

6) Focus on your breath and consciously elongate your spine.

7) To come out, bend your knees and roll out. If practicing Uttanasana as a part of Sun Salutation, move to the next pose, which is Lunge.

Contraindications

Don' practice Uttanasana if you are menstruating or pregnant. If you have low back problems or are after a back injury, practice with bent knees and be very careful getting into the pose (you can have your head rested on a chair in front of you, instead of going all the way to the ground). This yoga posture is also not advisable if you have high or low blood pressure, dizziness, eye or ear infections, and acidity.

Forward bend is a great yoga posture to rest in between challenging poses or just hang & relax.

Return from Uttanasana to Yoga Poses

Move from Uttanasana to the next Yoga Pose in Sun Salutation Yoga Lunge

Move from Uttanasana2 to the next Yoga Pose in Sun Salutation Mountain Pose

Return from Uttanasana to Ayurveda Holistic Medicine HomePage

Copyright © 2010-2021 Barbora Moravkova All Rights Reserved This site is designed for educational purposes only. If you feel that you have a health problem, you should seek the advice of your physician or health care practitioner.

SBI
SBI!




Ayurvedic Detox Cleanse

Wonderful opportunity to cleanse your body, calm your mind and feel happier, lighter, & few years younger.


Our Client-inspired Best Anti Aging Moisturizer
100x washed ghee


"I only use top of the line products and I have never seen a product like this. The 100x washed ghee absorbs easily into the skin and allows me to touch the skin more closely than when I work with other products." -Shelly, Esthetician, New Mexico, United States


"After only two weeks of daily use, my skin is glowing again and my rosacea is 80% gone. Thank you, Barbora, for the wonderful 100x washed ghee!" -Rachel Humphrey, California, United States


"I got your 100x washed ghee from my son Patrick. I was really impressed with the results. I haven’t had anything this fantastic on my face before! I have a daughter who also suffers from eczema and I cannot wait for her to also try it. Really amazing product."- Regina Stajerova, Czech Republic 


"I use the 100x washed ghee as a moisturizer and on tiny eczema patches I get once in a while. I also give it to my mother who uses it on her psoriasis. She calls it 'liquid gold.'" -Mary, Massachusetts, United States 


"Barbora. I've received the second shipment of the 100x washed ghee. It's great, thank you. I am recommending it to several people with skin problems. I have an appointment with my dermatologist this week. I have waited for four months for the appointment. Same facial rash and itch for more that 5 years..many rx, costly meds that have not helped. With less than two weeks of twice a day of the 100x washed ghee, my skin is soft and the long suffering rash is gone!! Amazing!! I will be back and order more for sure. Thank you so much for sending the second container... I would not have realized just how great this stuff is. Thanks" -Lauren, Virginia, United States 


"I bought a small jar of the 100x washed ghee at the workshop in Prague and I am completely crazy about it. I cannot imagine my evening (and sometimes even morning) without it. It's incredibly soothing. I have a beautiful skin now and I am not the only one who have noticed it:-). I had a friend visiting the other day and she wanted to take it away from me! So, now I need to buy one jar also for her." -Katka Tizkova, Czech Republic 


"I have ordered the larger jar, because I have already used up the small 100x washed ghee I purchased. It did wonders for my skin and my rosacea. You have a wonderful product, you can be very proud of. Thank you, Barbora!" -Deborah Birnbaum, Texas 


"I just started using your product and I love it! It's decreased my fine lines and lightened my dark spots from sun damage. I've tried many products for my sun damage and nothing works like your ghee. I could literally tell the difference the first week of using it." -Susan, California, United States 


"Just wanted to say that after four years of having severe painful rosacea your washed ghee has returned my fragile skin close to its previous state before the rosacea in only a few days. I am so grateful. Thank you."-Evangeline Feary, Australia 


"Hi Barbora, let me start by telling you I truly appreciate you sharing this beautiful product 100x washed ghee. My dosha is vata and I have extremely sensitive and dry skin. 100x washed ghee is the best product I have ever used. I love the cool feeling I experience when applying it to my face and throat. It is so soothing, moisturizing, my skin is more even toned with a youthful appearance, even taking away the fine line and wrinkles from my 59 year old face. I hope to never be without this miracle product. I use it every night as nighttime treatment and wake up with younger looking soft baby skin. Again, thank-you! 100x washed ghee is a true blessing."-Diana Scott, Texas, United States


"Thank you for your product. I like using the 100x washed ghee, because my skin gets healed from within and it provides calmness to it. It has also put luster to my skin and has improved its evenness. I have been using it for almost 10 months now and will continue to do so." - Rahul, Texas, United States


"I was having a lot of issues with my skin over the past year with many dry patches no matter what product I tried. I came across your website and decided to try the 100x washed ghee since I have used ghee in food for years. I love it! It almost immediately cleared up my dry patches and is not greasy. Thank you for making this wonderful product."-Ashika, New Jersey, United States 


"Dear Barbora, just wanted to let you know that my parcel arrived today morning. I was able to try my 100x washed ghee already. It is beautiful,just soaked into my thirsty dry skin. I'm so grateful. God bless you, Barbora" - Barbara Nowicka, Australia