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Forward Bends
Forward Bends are an important part of every yoga practice. Yoga Journal reminds us of their amazing benefits:
- Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression
- Stimulates the liver and kidneys
- Stretches the hamstrings, calves, and hips
- Strengthens the thighs and knees
- Improves digestion
- Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause
- Reduces fatigue and anxiety
- Relieves headache and insomnia
- Therapeutic for asthma, high blood pressure, infertility, osteoporosis, and sinusitis
Contraindications and Beginners: Be sure not to "lock" knees. It is recommended beginners or those with back injury approach most forward folds, whether standing or seated with bent knees.
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