Learn how to do the standing forward bend or the Prasarita Padottanasana yoga pose only on Mind Body Soul.<br /><br /> Benefits of Standing Forward Bend Pose are - <br /><br />1 - Stretches the hips, hamstrings, and calves<br />2 - Strengthens the thighs and knees<br />3 - Keeps your spine strong and flexible<br />4 - Reduces stress, anxiety, depression, and fatigue<br />5 - Calms the mind and soothes the nerves<br />6 - Relieves tension in the spine, neck, and back<br />7 - Activates the abdominal muscles<br />8 - Eases symptoms of menopause, asthma, headaches, and insomnia<br />9 - Stimulates the kidneys, liver, spleen<br />10 - Improves digestion<br />11 - May lower high blood pressure<br />12 - Therapeutic for infertility, osteoporosis, and sinusitis
