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Forward Bend Poses

• Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Konasana)
  This pose Stretches your groin and inner thighs. It is very useful for developing flexibility of the hips, knees, ankles and feet.
  
• Child's Pose (Balasana)
  This pose Stretches and releases the spine and lower back. It is also a warm-up pose or a counter pose for the back bend.
  
• Extended Puppy Pose (Uttana Shishosana)
  One of the easier and simpler forward bend. Helps relieve stress. Helps relax body and mind.It is considered a great stress buster.
  
• Half Tortoise Pose (Ardha Kurmasana)
  It is a relaxing pose that ofers an invigorating stretch to your back.This is a part of Bikram yoga 26 Posture series.
  
• Hare Pose (Shashankasana)
  This pose is said to benefit the practitioner by helping in calming the nerves and providing a feeling of tranquility.
  
• Plough Pose (Halasana)
  Stretches the shoulders and spine, stimulates the abdomen and thyroid. It reduces stress and fatigue and is therapeutic for backache.
  
• Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)
  This pose stretches back of the body, especially spine and back of legs. Avoid in case of slipped discs or lower back problems.
  
• Seated Wide Angle Forward Bend (Upavistha Konasana)
  This bend stretches the inner thighs and the hamstrings. Be careful if you have a hip or knee injury
  
• Spread Leg Forward Fold (Upavista Konasana)
  This is a seated pose that helps improve the body�s functioning. Helps make the groin and the spine flexible.