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Yoga Forward Fold Poses

Forward folds explore the back body through standing, seated and wide-legged positions.

How to use this collection

Bend the knees and prioritize a long spine. Depth is less important than maintaining comfortable breathing and avoiding sharp pulling sensations.

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10 yoga forward fold poses

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Seated Forward Bend
01Beginner

Seated Forward Bend

Paschimottanasana
Forward foldHamstrings
Standing Forward Fold
02Beginner

Standing Forward Fold

Uttanasana
Forward foldHamstrings
Wide-Legged Forward Fold
03Intermediate

Wide-Legged Forward Fold

Prasarita Padottanasana
Forward foldHamstrings
Extended Puppy Pose
04Beginner

Extended Puppy Pose

Uttana Shishosana
Forward foldShoulders
Rabbit Pose
05Intermediate

Rabbit Pose

Sasangasana
Forward foldUpper back
Big Toe Pose
06Intermediate

Big Toe Pose

Padangusthasana
Forward foldHamstrings
Marichi’s Pose I
07Intermediate

Marichi’s Pose I

Marichyasana I
Forward foldHamstrings
Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend
08Intermediate

Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend

Upavistha Konasana
Forward foldHamstrings
Head-to-Knee Pose
09Beginner

Head-to-Knee Pose

Janu Sirsasana
Forward foldHamstrings
Pyramid Pose
10Intermediate

Pyramid Pose

Parsvottanasana
Forward foldHamstrings

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