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Vinyasa Flow Yoga photo of Wide Stance Forward Fold Posture (arms behind) / Prasarita Padottanasan C. pose

Wide Stance Forward Fold Posture (arms behind)

Sanskrit: Prasarita Padottanasan C.
Pose Type: standing, forward fold,
Benefits: ankles, arches, brain, foot, hamstrings, legs, shoulders, spine,

  1. Begin in Warrior II
  2. Straighten your front leg and turn the foot inward so that it is parallel to the back foot
  3. Draw arms behind back and interlace your fingers
  4. Shoulders draw back bringing the shoulder blades together
  5. Fold forward
  6. Chest draws through your legs
  7. Arms extend away from back

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