Uttanasana (Standing Forward Fold)
(OOT-tan-AHS-anna) / ut = “intense” + tan = “to stretch or extend”
- EXHALE swan dive folding forward.
- Pivot at the hip joint making your spine long.
- Place your hands as close to your feet as you can in line with the toes, or just touch your ankles.
- Chin to shins if you can. Bend the knees if you need to.
- Gaze towards the navel.