Seated Forward Bend - Paschimottanasana Is the Yoga Pose of the Week

Often the simplest looking poses are actually the most complicated. Take this seated forward bend, for instance. To get the most out of this hamstring stretch, it's important to keep the legs engaged and the spine long as you come down. Imagining the pelvis as a bowl slowly tipping forward helps encourage the correct rotation of the torso over the legs. Only come as far forward as you can while keeping the spine long, even if it's not as close to your legs as you are used to. Yes, it's a lot to think about, but it makes the pose so much more beneficial than if you just slump into it.