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INDIAN YOGA 4. Uttanasana-Standing Forward Bend: Are your legs and back giving you trouble? Well, you should try Uttanasana! Normally, forward bends are discouraged during pregnancy. But this pose is an exception. 78 How To Do : --> Stand straight with your feet 3 inch apart. --> Rest your hands beside your body, palms facing the thighs. --> Breathe in deeply and bring your hands above your head, palms spread out. --> Fold your hands in Namaskar mudra behind the back. --> While breathing out, bend forward. --> Simultaneously, fold your hands in Namaskar mudra. --> Continue breathing normally while holding the pose for a slow count of 10 to 15. --> Now take a deep breath and lift your body away from the ground to come back to the starting position WWW.WISHESH.NET | AUGUST 2019