PASCHIMOTTANASANA for ALL Women!

There is a simple yoga posture you can practice that will stimulate and oxygenate your entire reproductive area. Invigorate your pelvis region!
Ta da... PASCHIMOTTANASANA.

Here is the skinny...
In Sanskrit:
Paschim = West
Ut = Intense
Tan = Stretch
Asana = posture
Thus, you have 'Intense West Stretch Posture'
You are stretching the entire back of your spine
or the west side of your body.
Let's hear it for the 'West Side'...
Although you are stretching the back of your spine, this posture digs deep into a stretch in the buttocks, hamstrings and back of the knees which all have a close relationship with your hips(and your pelvis!). By releasing those tight hamstrings, you are also sending the stretch into the buttocks. Stretch the buttocks you'll eventually scoop out tension in the low spine which will lend a hand in loosening up the hips and your pelvis. When you elongate your hamstrings, your low pelvis tilts forward, your upper pelvis tilts back, and in this movement your reproductive area feels a nice release as well. Plus, the compression of the forward bend gives the reproductive organs a massage...

SAVOR THIS STRETCH - IT FEELS NICE.
This posture has much to offer.
Remember - when you practice yoga - listen to your body.
Learn how to feel subtle changes in your body.
Learn how to accept where your body is each moment in the pose.

You will get the most benefits if you BREATHE...

We broke it down to 4 steps.
1. Sit on your buttocks with legs extended forward, weight evenly distributed on your butt bones. Take in a few deep breaths and with your arms at your side, stretch your spine upwards and straight. Don't poof out your chest.

2. Knees remain straight. Keep your thighs flat on the floor, this is important.

3. Stretch forward from both sides of your waist.
** You are trying to grab your big toes with your thumb, pointer and middle fingers.
** If at first you can't reach your feet with your hands, grasp your ankles or calves; or try a strap. Just be sure not to bend the knees! Try to keep your spine straight.

4. Stretch from your buttocks.

Eventually, you will want to bend forward to reach your forehead to your knees.
You should also feel a stretch in your hamstrings, calves and buttocks.
Keep your shoulders relaxed. Keep a soft gaze.

As in every posture, come out slowly, no sudden or jerking movements.
Be easy with yourself.

1 minute is usually a good time limit to hold the posture.
Or however long you desire. If it feels good go with it...
Have confidence that you are taking care of yourself.
We hope you enjoy this pose.

Need more info? Feel free to email us. Lisa@DoceVidaFitness.com

Om.