Paschimottanasana—Seated Forward Bend with a chair

Use extra bolsters with a chair to keep the back from rounding in paschimottanasana. Students can sit on at least 2-3 blankets or a bolster. This pose is the most difficult of the seated folds because the legs are together so the pelvis has more difficulty in moving and also there is no room for larger bellies. Keep legs active and if body proportions allow, it is nice to put the feet on the back rung of the chair. Note how the bolsters are stair-stepped to allow room for the body.

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