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Paschimottanasana , Seated Forward Bend, or Intense Dorsal Stretch is an asana.

Together with Padmasana (lotus), Siddhasana (half-lotus) and Vajrasana (lightning-bolt pose), this asana is an accomplished asana according to the Shiva Samhita. It was advocated by 11th century yogi Gorakshanath.
The name comes from the Sanskrit words paschima (पश्चिम, paścima) meaning "west" or "back" or "back of body",and uttana (उत्तान, uttāna) meaning "intense stretch" or "straight" or "extended",and asana (आसन) meaning "posture" or "seat".[