Standing Half Forward Bend with Prayer Hands
From standing, hinge on straight legs until the back is flat and level with the floor, the palms pressed together at the chest; hold, then rise.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, feet together, palms pressed together at the chest.
Steps
- Hinge from the hips on straight legs until the back is level with the floor.
- Keep the back flat and the palms together, the neck long.
- Hold and breathe, then rise slowly to standing.
Common mistakes
Rounding the back to go lower: stop where it stays flat. Knees locked hard: keep them straight but soft. Chin tucked to the chest: the head stays in line with the back.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
