Pascimottanasana: The forward bend

Figure showing forward bend

Points to check

Sitting bones both down
Soles of feet upright
Pull back abdomen

Benefits

Stretches hamstrings
Mobilises pelvis and hip joints
General body toner

Precautions & Prohibitions

Take care with back problems

Modifications

Sit on a block or wedge to tilt pelvis forward
Work on Dandasana first using a strap round feet to get back upright
Let knees bend so that abdomen is in contact with thighs