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Yoga for Back Pain Series 3 - Hip Work For a Balanced Back

By Ann Pizer, About.com

Updated: August 15, 2007

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Standing Forward Bend - Uttanasana

Standing Forward Bend - Uttanasana

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Stretch the arms up towards the ceiling before folding over the legs coming into a Standing Forward Bend. Hinge at the hip so that the spine cascades down over the legs.

Hold 5 breaths.

Come back up to stand in Mountain Pose. This time, step the right foot to the back of the mat and repeat Triangle and Extended Side Angle on the other side. End the series by coming back into Uttanasana.

Why Uttanasana? from Back Pain Guide Anne Asher.

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