Standing forward fold (Uttanasana)

A highly beneficial movement that involves stretching the back, hamstrings and neck, and is used to release tension, improve flexibility and promote relaxation.

Real life application / benefits:
- Increased flexibility for every day tasks; bending, reaching down to clean, tie up shoes, picking objects up from the ground, showering, getting dressed, stacking a dishwasher, loading a washing machine.
- Relieves back pain for people who work sedentary job, or who spend a lot of time sitting or standing.
- Increases circulation, aids in digestion and improves postural alignment.
- Calms the Nervous system; great for people who experience high levels of stress or anxiety; Executives, lawyers, healthcare professionals, journalists, teachers, social workers, event planners, financial traders, police officers, construction and sales managers.