22+ Paschimottanasana Lying Down Background. Fold into paschimottanasana (seated forward bend) to help a distracted mind—and your hamstrings—unwind. The name comes from the sanskrit words paschima (पश्चिम, paścima).
The system yoga in daily life.
The paschimottanasana covers a whole lot of systems in the body and is particularly useful for diabetes. Paschimottanasana strengthens the thighs and tendons. Paschimottanasana is known as ( seated forward bend pose). This asana can also be practiced by starting in the lying down position with hands stretched behind the head.
