the restorative version…
Making Uttanasana a restorative forward fold
Benefits to uttanasana are:
stretching back, hips, calves and hamstrings
helps relieve headaches and insomnia
massages digestive organs
activates kidneys and liver
strength is built in thighs and knees
menopause and menstrual problems are minimized
Make this a restorative pose using blocks to rest your head on. Feet are away from the wall, facing forward, hip distance apart. As you get into the pose, rest your hips on the wall.
Linda Benton is 1 of 58 in the country with a Yoga for Back Care & Scoliosis Certification.
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