Spotlight
on Uttanasana (Standing forward fold)
There are
many reasons why I love standing forward folds. For me they are extremely energizing
and help to brighten up the face. I practice them early morning to start my day
and as a mid-day release. Releasing the head below the heart helps to calm and
cool the brain. It helps to relieve stress, headaches, anxiety, fatigue and
insomnia. Practicing this pose regularly helps to stimulate the liver and
kidneys and improves digestion. Along with these amazing benefits it encourages
length and openness in the hamstrings and calves and releases tension in the
neck and hips.