Forward Bend Yoga Poses, Positions or Asanas
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Yoga Poses | Forward Bends
Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana) – [oot-tahn-ahs-anna]
![Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana) – [oot-tahn-ahs-anna]](http://www.yogalearningcenter.com/images/asanas/sstandingForwardBend.jpg "Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana) – [oot-tahn-ahs-anna]")
Description: Uttanasana can be used as a resting posture between poses or alone as a warm up before more challenging postures.
Pyramid Pose/ Intense Stretch Pose (Parsvottanasana)
Description: As the name suggests this pose is an intense stretch for the entire body. Our legs secure us firmly to the ground as our spine falls forward calling upon balance and concentration while promoting inner calm.
Standing Wide Forward Bend
Description: This pose is a wonderful balance between restorative relaxation and energy building.
Downward Facing Dog Pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana ) - [ahdoe-moo-kah-shvah-nahs-anna]
![Downward Facing Dog Pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana ) -
[ahdoe-moo-kah-shvah-nahs-anna]](http://www.yogalearningcenter.com/images/asanas/sDownwardDog.jpg "Downward Facing Dog Pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana ) -
[ahdoe-moo-kah-shvah-nahs-anna]")
Description: This pose resembles the shape of a dog when stretching after lying down and is one of the most essential yoga postures. An all-over invigorating posture, this pose stretches and rejuvenates the entire body.
