Pashimottanasana <ref name="Pashimottanasana"/> (PASH-ee-moh-tan-AHS-anna[needs IPA]; Sanskrit: पश्चिमोत्तानासन; IAST: paścimottānāsana), Seated Forward Bend, or Intense Dorsal Stretch is an asana.
Together with Padmasana (lotus), Siddhasana (half-lotus) and Vajrasana (lightning-bolt pose), this asana is an accomplished asana according to the Shiva Samhita. It was advocated by 11th century yogi Gorakshanath .
People who have difficulty bending their backs should exercise caution when performing this asana.