Wide Angle Seated Forward Bend

How to do Wide Angle Seated Forward Bend

1. Slide your legs apart to a width that lets you sit upright comfortably.
2. Lift your chest and lengthen your spine before folding forward.
3. Keep both kneecaps and toes pointing upward rather than rolling your legs inward.
4. Keep both thighs active and your legs long without pressing your knees backward.
5. Tip forward from your hips, letting your chest travel forward rather than pulling your chin down.
6. Let your head follow the line of your spine without reaching your chin toward the floor.
7. Rest your hands on the floor ahead of you to support the fold.
8. Press your hands into the floor and bring your torso upright slowly.

Benefits

The wide position brings your inner thighs into the stretch, alongside your hamstrings.

Variations

Hold each big toe with the same-side hand, keeping your chest long and your grip light. Hold the straps lightly to maintain length through your torso, without pulling yourself toward your feet. Bend both knees slightly if straight legs prevent a comfortable forward hinge.