If you experience headaches, fatigue or mild depression, this pose could help. The wide-legged forward bend, also known as Prasarita Padottanasana I (meaning "stretched out," or "with outstretched limbs"), reputedly has many benefits, including therapeutic use for headache, lack of energy and poor mood. When done with proper form for the recommended amount of time, this pose can:
Strengthen and stretch the legs and the spine
Tone the abdominal organs
Calm the mind
Relieve mild backache
To learn more about this pose - including simple instruction and variations - click here.
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