The Prasarita Padottanasana or the wide-legged forward bend asana or yoga posture is one of the most effective and complicated yoga postures of all time. This yoga exercise is good for the legs, the groins and also for the lower back. The prasarita padottanasana is being practiced by a number of people since ages and has positive effects on a number of harmful diseases.

It is suitable for men as well as women and should be practiced every morning. This half inverted asana or yoga posture is mainly recommended to people dealing with depression or insecurity issues. People who are pursuing personality development course are also recommended to perform this asana twice a day.

It is considered that this particular posture somehow builds the interconnection between the mind and the body and improves the practitioner’s ability of concentration. In this particular asana, the feet and head are kept on the floor whereas the rest of the body is assisted by the hips and the back muscles. Sirsasana, which is another effective yoga posture, comes after this posture and this is considered as a good warm up or the best start for before jumping into Sirsasana.

Through this inverted yoga posture, the hamstring, and the lower back muscles are stretched and strengthened. Practicing this asana properly will effectively cool the body and will provide the body with aesthetic features. Proper practice of Prasarita Padottanasana will cool the mind and grant the feeling of repose and tranquility.

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How To Do Prasarita Padottanasana:

First, you will have to stand with the hands rested on the waist. If needed, do a little stretching before performing this inverted yoga posture. Now, spread the legs wide apart, while inhaling. Now, exhale and stretch the spine and bring the hips forward.