Marichyasana (Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi)
Janu Sirsasana (Head to Knee Pose)
Malasana (Garland Pose)
Balasana (Childs Pose)
Forward bends stretch the back, or west side of our bodies, including the muscles along the spine,
the buttocks, hamstrings and calves. These poses also allow you to go inside and listen to your
inner voice (and sometimes resistance). Practice forward bends with an attitude of surrender.
Upavistha Konasana (Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend)
Padangusthasana (Big Toe Pose)
Pascimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)
Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend)
Parsvottanasana (Pyramid Pose)
Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog)
Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)