Elephant

Sanskrit Name:	Prasarita Padottanasana
Similar Pose Names:	Wide Leg Forward Bend
Category:	Standing
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Membership Category:	Kids Yoga Planner
Sub Category:	Standing
Types:	Forward Bend, Stretch, Inversion, Standing, Animal
Anatomy:	Arms & Shoulders, Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Lower Back, Psoas, Wrists & Arms
Therapy:	Confidence Building, Leg Congestion, Poor Posture, Varicose Veins
Drishti:	Tip Of Nose
Dosha:	Pitta

Time to be a kind elephant! Start from standing (Mountain Pose), step your feet wide, bend your upper body down and let your hand touch the ground. Did you know baby elephants have to learn how to use their trunks? Pretend your arms are trunks and have fun trying different ways to use them!

Obstacle Remover. Commitment. Compassion. Gentleness.