Standing Poses to Prepare for Forward Bends – Weekly Advanced Class 346

This class explores standing poses through the lens of forward bends, highlighting the similarities between these two groups of asanas. You can use this sequence on its own to lengthen your hamstrings or as a warm-up for a longer session that includes seated forward bends. Standing poses such as Parsvottanasana serve as an excellent preparation for forward bending, with particular variations of this pose being closely related to forward bends such as Janu Sirsasana and Triang Mukhaikapada Pascimottanasana. These poses target similar muscle groups and share common techniques and actions. Bending forward from a standing position helps bypass restrictions associated with stiff knees or hips, offering improved freedom to mobilise your legs and arms. This increased mobility supports the spine and keeps the chest open, making challenging positions more achievable and beneficial.