Standing Forward Bend

   Joneissa here to split a tip for you and today's special stretch is Standing Forward Bend. Standing Forward Bend is as easy as it sounds.

   First, start by standing with your feet together. Bend your knees slightly and fold your torso over your legs, moving from the hips, not the lower back. Then, place your hands next to your feet or on the ground in front of you. Now, inhale and extend your chest to lengthen your spine. Keep your gaze directed forward. Exhale and gently press both legs toward straight. Lift the kneecaps and gently spiral your upper, inner thighs back. Keep your legs straight without hyperextending. To finish off, on an exhalation, extend your torso down without rounding your back. Stay long throughout your neck, extending the crown of your head toward the ground. Draw your shoulders down your back.

 

    This stretches can be a hard to do, but is not impossible.  Tune in tomorrow to learn how to do Kneeling Quad Stretch  if you don’t already know how to one. Let me know if there’s any specific stretches you what me to cover. 

 

 

 

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