4 Ways to Adapt Standing Forward Bend to Your Body and Needs
Uttanasana is a soothing fold that stretches your back body while helping to calm and relax your mind.
Author
Ann Swanson
Ann Swanson has a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy and is the author of Science of Yoga. She helps people safely manage stress and chronic pain, including back pain, arthritis, through telehealth yoga therapy and virtual live-stream classes. For free videos and more on her book, go to scienceof.yoga.
My Stories
Yoga Anatomy: Safely Care for Your Body as You Practice Forward Bends
Stretch Your hamstrings, calves, back muscles, and glutes with Uttanasana.
The Best Twisting Pose for Cleansing and Energizing
Rejuvenate with these variations of Ardha Matsyendrasana, or Half Lord of the Fishes Pose
4 Ways to Adapt High Lunge to Your Body and Needs
This foundational shape lengthens your hip flexors and engages your core, preparing you for more demanding poses.
The Key To Releasing Stress And Paving The Way To Better Poses? Caring For Your Psoas
Use yoga shapes to strengthen and stretch this important core muscle.
The Science of Stability
How your body finds its footing in balancing poses.
A 5-Minute Mudra Practice for Easing Wrist Pain
Find joint pain relief with these hand gestures—perfect if you are at a keyboard all day or working with arthritis.
Anatomy 101: The Brain Science Behind Meditation
Surprising ways meditation can help your brain stay sharp as you age, and improve memory and focus.