Standing Forward Bend is one of those poses I always turn to when I need a boost. If it feels nice, instead of placing your hands on the ground, grab your left elbow with your right hand and your right elbow with your left hand, and gently swing from left to right.
- Step or hop to the front of your mat from Downward Facing Dog. Inhale, rest your hands on your shins, and flatten your back and gaze slightly forward.
- As you exhale, engage your abs, and fold forward with a straight back. Tuck your chin in toward your chest, relax your shoulders, and extend the crown of your head toward the floor to create a long spine. Shift your weight forward onto your toes, straightening your legs as much as possible. Place your hands on the ground, with your fingertips lining up with your toes, or grab opposite elbows.
- Hold here for five breaths.
