Vibhakta Paschimottanasana | Yoga per principianti | Yoga For Beginners | About Yoga in Italian

Vibhakata Paschimottanasana, the seated forward bend, is the fifth of the 12 basic postures of hatha yoga.

Its steps are :
1) Sit up straight with your legs stretched out in front of you. Then point both feet straight up towards the ceiling.
2) Be sure you are sitting straight up with your spine straight.
3) Inhale, and stretch your arms up over your head.
4) Exhale and bend forward reaching towards your feet with your hands as you come down.
5) If you can reach your feet, the ideal hand position is to wrap your index fingers around the big toes.