Forward bends are not just to see if you can grab your toes, they serve a bigger bang than that satisfaction. Forward bends teach patience. It takes a long time to enter them deeply. As a beginner should bend knees if the hamstrings are tight. When forward bending Enlightenment doesn't necessarily occur when the head reaches the legs. Some will eventually find that they are at a point in their practice where they can't reach the floor or can bring the forehead to the shins. The realization of yoga is to be fully conscious, present, and content at whatever stage of the practice you have attained. Every student is on a different path and place in their practice. Your practice is unique. Cherish that uniqueness! Interestinglying, when you are truly satisfied right where you are, your pose often opens up and you can easily move forward. Some Benefits of forward bends include: - Calms the mind and helps to relieve stress and mild depression. -Stimulates the Liver and Kidneys -Stretches the Hamstrings, calves, and hips -Strengthens the thighs and knees -Improves digestion -Fatigue and Anxeity reduce -Relieves Headaches and Insomnia -Theraputic for ailments such as: asthma, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and sinusitis It truely is amazing how the body, when stimulated through different poses and pranayama, can heal itself. Your body is your temple. You have one chance.. one opportunity to worship, maintain, and celebrate the body your spirit inhabits. Treat it well and reap the benefits Namaste Ash Here are some Forward Bends to kick off the weekend!! Uttanasana  Padangusthasana (Big Toe Pose)  Uttana Shishoasana  Ahdo Muka Svanasana  |
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