Remind your students that this pose is not about eventually touching their toes or the mat. You may need to say this every time you teach, as it is one of the most common yogic misconceptions. Mastery of Uttanasana is in no way about “reaching” that goal of touching the mat or touchi...
Remember, if any pain or discomfort arises while practicing, come out of the pose immediately and adjust accordingly. Followup poses likeUttanasana (standing forward fold)orAdho Mukha Svanasana (downward-facing dog)can help release any tension in the lower back after this deep stretch. As always...
As the mind begins to wander, gently redirect your attention back to your breath. This will help prepare you for the rest of your yoga practice. Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana) To perform theuttanasanapose: Begin by standing and reaching arms overhead, sweeping arms down on either side of...
in other poses in which your hands are on the mat, such as Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend), practice pressing down with your fingers into the mat, as this action will help with steadiness when you are balancing.
for when I have to wait for things. I do some version of uttanasana whenever I have to lean over to get something (or fill up a watering can). All these little reminders that I still feel connected to my yoga. Recently, I have even managed to get myself to a class once a week ...
Uttanasana | ut = powerful; tan = to stretch; asana = posture After years of nudging my parents to try yoga, they surprised me one day by telling me that they had been practicing some of the poses I had shown them. “We can even touch our toes!” they bragged. They stood really ...