Standing Forward Bend

Lovely.  Just lovely.

In the process of Surya Namaskar, this posture brings us from our power and focus in mountain pose, or Tadasana, to inverted lovliness, in preparation for the floor sequence of the Sun Salutation.

On a deep exhale, bending forward, knees slightly bent and hinging at the hips, not the waist, with abdominals engaged. Lengthen the front body as you extend forward.  If not proceeding into the Sun Salutation, remain, grasping elbows with hands.  Relax.  Breathe.  Extending torso on each inhale.  Deepening the stretch towards the thighs on the exhale.  Knees can remain bent, with torso almost resting upon thighs.  If possible making way towards straightening the legs.
Mmmmmmmmmm…..