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A foundational standing forward bend that stretches the hamstrings and calves while lengthening the spine. It cultivates inner stillness and balance.
Stand tall, fold forward from the hips.
Grab your big toes with your first two fingers and thumb.
Lengthen your spine on the inhale, deepen the fold on the exhale.
Feet hip-width apart, parallel.
Press through all four corners of your feet.
Keep your knees micro-bent if hamstrings are tight.
Elbows wide, drawing shoulders away from ears.
Lift your sit bones towards the sky.