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Wide-Legged Forward Fold (Prasarita Padottanasana I)

  • When turning to face the side, inhale your chest up, then hinge at the hips and fold forward as you exhale.
  • "This is another inversion that gets your heart above your head, and this particular pose can have a cooling effect — perfect as we start to wind down our practice," Davidson says.
  • Your hands can rest on the ground or hips, or you can interlace them behind your back. Note: the latter can be done with a strap and is not recommended if you have any shoulder issues.
  • Hold for one minute.
  • If needed, take a pause between each side of Warrior II with a Wide-Legged Forward Fold.