Paścimottānāsana

Also known as Seated Forward Bend, Intense Dorsal Stretch

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Within Vinony's link graph, Paścimottānāsana is referenced by 156 other articles, and connects out to bandha, nadi and Siddhasana.

Vinony files it under Forward bend asanas, Medieval Hatha Yoga asanas and Sitting asanas.

Its subject is documented across 18 Wikipedia language editions.

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Instance of: asana
Part of: Hatha yoga
Religion: Hinduism
Image: Paschimottanasana.jpg

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Commons category: Paścimottānāsana
described at URL: sivanandalondon.org/twelve-basic-asanas/sitting-forward-bend

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

Etymology and origins
Description
Variations
See also
Notes
References
Sources
External links

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Pashchimottanasana (), Seated Forward Bend, or Intense Dorsal Stretch is a seated forward-bending asana in hatha yoga and modern yoga as exercise. Janusirsasana is a variant with one knee bent out to the side; Upavishthakonasana has the legs straight and wide apart.

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