Uttanasana: Standing Forward Bend

Standing Forward Bend, or Uttanasana , is a simple yet effective forward fold that urges you toward greater flexibility along your back body. Uttanasana is a forward fold yoga pose that stretches the legs, hips and spine. Learn how to do it, its benefits, contraindications, modifications and variations with images and tips. Uttanasana or Standing Forward Fold (or Bend) may be one of the first poses learned by a beginner. It features in Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) and is used in many styles of yoga practice including Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga.