Seated Forward Fold is a forward bend over straight legs while you sit on the mat. It stretches the backs of the legs and the back body, and it usually comes near the end of class.
How to do Seated Forward Fold
- Sit with your legs extended in front of you.
- Reach your arms up to lengthen your spine.
- Hinge from your hips and reach your hands toward your feet.
- Walk your hands down your legs or along your mat.
- Let your spine round only at the end, resting your forehead toward your knees.
Common mistakes
- Yanking on the feet to pull yourself deeper.
- Rounding from the upper back right away instead of hinging from the hips.
Make it easier
- Sit on a folded blanket and bend your knees.
- Stay upright in Staff Pose.
Practice Seated Forward Fold in a free class
56 of Erin's classes include Seated Forward Fold. These are the most practiced. The time shows where it comes up.
15 Min Post Workout Deep Stretch Yoga Class
Yoga for Strength & Tone Class
Full Body Deep Stretch Basics 60 min Yoga Class
Deep Stretch Yoga Class: Hamstrings & Hips
Deep Release for the Lower Body Yoga Class
Advanced Hold & Flow Yoga Class
Yoga Strength Building with Weights (45 Min) Yoga Class
Stronger & Longer Yoga Class
Gentle Yoga Class from Nicaragua
Stretch & Release Yoga Class 25 Min
30 Min Detox Spring Flow Yoga Class
Seated & Supine Twists Yoga ClassSeated Forward Fold: common questions
How do you do Seated Forward Fold?
Sit with your legs extended in front of you. Reach your arms up to lengthen your spine. Hinge from your hips and reach your hands toward your feet. Walk your hands down your legs or along your mat.
Is there an easier version of Seated Forward Fold?
Yes. Sit on a folded blanket and bend your knees. Stay upright in Staff Pose.
What are the most common Seated Forward Fold mistakes?
Yanking on the feet to pull yourself deeper. Rounding from the upper back right away instead of hinging from the hips.
Where can I practice Seated Forward Fold in a free class?
56 free Five Parks Yoga classes include Seated Forward Fold. The most practiced is 15 Min Post Workout Deep Stretch Yoga Class.
Move within what feels right for your body, and check with your doctor if you have an injury.
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