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Wide-Legged Forward Fold
Prasarita Padottanasana
“Wide-Stance Forward Bend” · Pronounced prah-sah-REE-tah pah-doh-tahn-AH-sah-nah
Wide-Legged Forward Fold (Prasarita Padottanasana) is a beginner forward-fold pose. A steady, head-down fold that quiets everything.
Prasarita Padottanasana comes from prasarita (spread or expanded), pada (foot), uttana (intense stretch) and asana (pose) — the wide-legged intense forward stretch.
What it gives you
- Lengthens hamstrings and spine
- Calms the mind
- Eases the lower back
Sizes & pricing
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How to do Wide-Legged Forward Fold
A beginner forward-fold pose, step by step.
- 1Step your feet wide apart, outer edges roughly parallel, hands on hips.
- 2Lengthen the spine and hinge forward from the hips.
- 3Bring your hands to the floor under your shoulders, fingertips in line with the toes.
- 4Let the crown of the head release toward the floor, spine long.
- 5Draw the shoulders away from the ears and keep the legs firm.
Alignment tips
- →Hinge from the hips with a long spine before letting the head drop.
- →Press the outer edges of the feet down and lift the kneecaps to engage the legs.
Common questions about Wide-Legged Forward Fold
What does Prasarita Padottanasana mean?
Prasarita Padottanasana comes from prasarita (spread or expanded), pada (foot), uttana (intense stretch) and asana (pose) — the wide-legged intense forward stretch.
What is Wide-Legged Forward Fold good for?
It stretches the hamstrings, inner thighs and lower back, and the head-below-heart shape is calming — a gentler entry to forward folding than feet-together versions.
What if I can't reach the floor in this pose?
Rest your hands on blocks or keep them on your hips. Length in the spine matters more than how far down the hands get.
What sizes does the Wide-Legged Forward Fold print come in?
Three sizes: 8×12" (£19.99), 16×24" (£25.99) and 24×36" (£39.99). Every print ships unframed. Free UK shipping over £60.
