Prasarita Pada Uttanasana ( Spread Legged Forward Bend )

Prasarita Pada Uttanasana
                                                                                   Steps:

1. Stand in Samastithi. Take a big step sideways parallel to each other.
2. Inhale and raise your hands from the front and palms facing front.
3. Exhale and bend forward and keep your palms between the feet. Palms and feet parallel to each other. Also keep your crown of your head between palms. Knees should be straight and all 3 ( feet, palms, crown) are in line. Body weight should be on your feet not on your hands.

Coming out of Asana:

As you inhale come up as your arms leading your movement. Exhale and bring your arms down.

Classification:
                                                   
      -  Forward Bend
      -  Symmetrical
      -  Standing
      -  Dynamic / Static

Focus :

      -  Hips
      -  Spine Stretch
      -  Pelvic
      -  Hamstrings
      -  Groin
                                           
Benefits:

     - Hamstring opening
     - Groin opening
     - Pelvic opening