In the Iyengar tradition, we practice forward extensions (standing or seated) in two very distinct stage: the final stage of the head touching some part of the leg/ floor, is preceded by the intermediate stage of extending the torso not downward, but forward, lengthening the sides of the body, and arching the back - an action referred to as the ‘concave back’ action.  This concave back action is not just an intermediate/ preparatory stage, it is a valuable set of actions by itself.  In this session, we prepare for this  through dynamic movements.

This can be done as a stand alone session, but we recommend that you follow up this session with the following two sessions:
Forward Extensions: the 'Concave Back' Action
Challenging Your Standing Position: Forward Extensions - as a follow-up

Level: Beginners, Experienced Beginners

Duration: 60 mins.

Props needed: yoga strap, a couple of blankets to sit

Tag words: baddhakonasana dynamic favorite forward bends forward extensions janu sirsasana paschimottanasana sun salutations surya namaskara upavistha konasana