Piegamento in Avanti da Seduto
Paschimottanasana
pah-shee-moh-tah-NAH-sah-nah
Un allungamento intenso di tutta la parte posteriore del corpo che calma la mente e allevia lo stress.
Come fare Piegamento in Avanti da Seduto
- Siediti con le gambe distese, piedi flessi
- Inspira per allungare la colonna vertebrale
- Espira e piegati in avanti dalle anche
- Raggiungi i piedi, le caviglie o gli stinchi
- Mantieni la colonna vertebrale lunga piuttosto che arrotondata
Benefits
- Deeply stretches the hamstrings, calves, and spinal erectors
- Calms the nervous system and relieves stress
- Stimulates the liver, kidneys, and digestive organs
- Soothes headaches and reduces anxiety
- Promotes introspection and mental quietude
Muscles Engaged
Modifications
- Loop a strap around the soles of your feet and hold the ends to maintain a long spine
- Sit on a folded blanket to tilt the pelvis forward and make the fold more accessible
- Bend your knees slightly to reduce strain on tight hamstrings and the lower back
Cautions
- Avoid with a herniated disc or acute lower back injury
- Use caution if you have hamstring tears; bend the knees
- Not recommended with diarrhea or asthma in an active episode