Yoga Quick Tips: Seated Forward Fold

Stretch out your hamstrings

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A yoga seated forward fold may look simple, but there’s more going on here than meets the eye. Here are some tips.

Basic Cues: Begin seated with your legs out in front of you. Inhale, lengthening your spine. Exhale and lean forward from your hips, reaching your hands to your shins or the feet.

Tips:

• Use a strap & blanket. Tight hamstrings? Feel free to wrap a strap around your feet and hold that. Sitting on a folded blanket can also mellow out the pose.
• Keep your back straight. Resist the urge to just lengthen as far as you can go. A straight spine is crucial.
• Pay attention to your legs. Try actively rolling both of your thighs inward and gently pressing the backs of your knees to the mat. Both will increase the stretch.