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Seated forward fold

Seated Forward Bend III

Paschimottanasana C पश्चिमोत्तानासन

Débutant à intermédiaireEnv. a few comfortable breathsPrononciation : pash-chee-moh-tah-NAH-suh-nuh (approximate English cue)

Seated Forward Bend III is a lettered Paschimottanasana variation whose exact setup is not specified by the catalog. Use a gentle supported seated fold and do not infer a distinctive hand or leg position without verifying the teaching source.

Illustration au trait de Seated Forward Bend III (Paschimottanasana C)
Nom sanskritPaschimottanasana C
Type de pratiqueSeated forward fold
Niveau suggéréDébutant à intermédiaire
Pratiquez dans une amplitude confortableCe guide est informatif et ne constitue pas un avis médical personnalisé. Arrêtez en cas de douleur aiguë, d’engourdissement, d’étourdissement ou d’inconfort respiratoire.

What is Seated Forward Bend III?

Paschimottanasana C is catalogued as a distinct lettered form, but versions vary among yoga methods. Its defining detail should be confirmed before a lineage-specific tutorial is published.

How can you explore the base posture?

Sit on a folded blanket and keep a chair or bolster in front.

  1. Extend the legs comfortably and bend the knees if needed.
  2. Place the hands on the thighs or a raised support.
  3. Hinge forward a small amount, keeping breathing easy.
  4. Avoid pulling the feet or rounding into pain.
  5. Return upright slowly with support.

How can you modify the variation?

Use a chair, bent knees, or a bolster across the legs. Do not add a bind unless the specific version has been verified and taught.

When should you stop or modify?

Stop for sharp back, knee, or hamstring pain, numbness, or dizziness. This draft awaits source verification.

Common question: Is the deepest fold the goal?

No. A supported comfortable range is appropriate.

Références et lectures complémentaires

Ces références fournissent un contexte général. Elles ne valident pas chaque indication de cette page et ne remplacent pas les conseils d’un enseignant qualifié.

  1. Yoga: Effectiveness and Safety National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). General context on yoga safety; not pose-specific instruction.