Backstretch / Paschimottanasana
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Paschima="hind part/westward'; + uttana=([here] "stretched out").
Progression
Begin in Danda. Bend forward 45º, with hands to floor, shins or toes.
Then bend forward further and bring face to shins with hands to your toes and elbows wide.
Variation 1
Straighten your arms and ground your palms or wristlock in full forebend.
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