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'''Prasaritapadottanasana''' is an Asana. It is translated as '''''Legs Spread Intense Stretch Pose''''' or '''''Wide Legged Forward Bend''''' from '''Sanskrit'''. | '''Prasaritapadottanasana''' is an Asana. It is translated as '''''Legs Spread Intense Stretch Pose''''' or '''''Wide Legged Forward Bend''''' from '''Sanskrit'''. | ||
The name of this pose comes from "prasarita" meaning "spread apart", "pada" meaning "foot", "uttana" meaning "intense stretch" and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". It has several variations: A, B, C, D. | The name of this pose comes from "prasarita" meaning "spread apart", "pada" meaning "foot", "uttana" meaning "intense stretch" and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". It has several variations: A, B, C, D. | ||
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== Benefits == | == Benefits == | ||
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#It stretches the hamstrings (back of the thighs), lower back. | #It stretches the hamstrings (back of the thighs), lower back. | ||
#Promotes bloodflow to the internal organs. | #Promotes bloodflow to the internal organs. | ||
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== Cautions == | == Cautions == | ||
Revision as of 16:42, 14 December 2016
Prasaritapadottanasana is an Asana. It is translated as Legs Spread Intense Stretch Pose or Wide Legged Forward Bend from Sanskrit.
The name of this pose comes from "prasarita" meaning "spread apart", "pada" meaning "foot", "uttana" meaning "intense stretch" and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". It has several variations: A, B, C, D.
Benefits
- It stretches the hamstrings (back of the thighs), lower back.
- Promotes bloodflow to the internal organs.
Cautions
- Be careful while doing this pose if you have high blood pressure, hamstring or lower back injuries.
