Rag Doll

Sanskrit Name:	Uttanasana
Similar Pose Names:	Uttanasana, Intense Stretch, Intense Forward Stretch, Hand to Leg,Standing forward bend,Standing forward fold
Category:	Standing
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Standing
Types:	Forward Bend, Stretch, Inversion, Standing
Anatomy:	Hamstrings, Hips, Lower Back, Middle Back, Neck, Psoas, Upper Back
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre
Therapy:	Leg Congestion, Poor Posture, Varicose Veins
Drishti:	Tip Of Nose
Dosha:	Pitta, Kapha

Stand in Mountain. Feet hip distance apart. Knees slightly bent. Slowly fold forward from waist one vertebrae at time. Let upper body and head hang heavy between upper arms. Draw circles with your arms. Deepen relaxation of neck & torso. If back is stiff bend knees more. Breathe into hamstrings. Release tension on exhales. Shake arms. Slowly roll up to Mountain one vertebrae at time.

Releases tension. Stretch back, hamstrings. Improves posture.

Loop fingers around big toes.

Back, knee, hamstring injuries.

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