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Seated Forward Bend III

Paschimottanasana C पश्चिमोत्तानासन

Beginner tot gevorderdOngeveer a few comfortable breathsUitspraak: 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.

Lijntekeningillustratie van Seated Forward Bend III (Paschimottanasana C)
Sanskriet naamPaschimottanasana C
Type beoefeningSeated forward fold
Aanbevolen niveauBeginner tot gevorderd
Oefen binnen een comfortabel bereikDeze gids biedt algemene educatie en is geen individueel medisch advies. Stop bij scherpe pijn, gevoelloosheid, duizeligheid of ademhalingsproblemen.

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.

Referenties en verdere lectuur

Deze referenties bieden algemene context. Ze valideren niet elke aanwijzing op deze pagina en vervangen geen instructie van een gekwalificeerde leraar.

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