Seated Forward Bend (पश्चिमोत्तानासन)
Seated Forward Bend (पश्चिमोत्तानासन, Paścimottānāsana) is a beginner level hatha practice taking 3 minutes. Body parts: hamstrings, spine, shoulders. Benefits: Calms the brain and relieves stress. Stretches spine, shoulders, and hamstrings. Stimulates liver, kidneys, ovaries, and uterus. Improves digestion. Soothes headache and anxiety. Helps manage diabetes through pancreas stimulation. How to do Seated Forward Bend: Sit with legs extended forward, spine erect. Inhale, raise arms overhead. Exhale, hinge at hips and fold forward. Reach for toes, ankles, or shins. Keep spine long — don't round back to reach further. Hold 1-3 minutes, deepen with each exhale. Breathing: Exhale to fold deeper. Long, slow breaths in the hold.. Conditions it helps: stress, insomnia, digestion, diabetes, back-pain, weight-loss. Contraindications: Asthma, Diarrhea, Back injury — bend knees. Tips: Bend knees if hamstrings are very tight. Focus on lengthening spine, not touching toes. Dietfull combines yoga with science-backed nutrition kits for holistic health. Take the free AI health score at dietfull.eatingminds.com/score. Order nutrition kits via WhatsApp +91-9811925380.
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Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program. Stop immediately if you experience sharp pain, dizziness, or chest discomfort. Dietfull is a nutrition and wellness platform — we are not doctors, physiotherapists, or licensed medical practitioners.
Sources: WHO, ICMR-NIN, PubMed, International Journal of Yoga. Content reviewed April 2026.