You can practice yoga whether you can touch your toes or not. Learn to adapt forward fold, or Uttanasana, to meet the needs of your body including how to:
- Employ blocks to bring the floor to you
- Walk your hand down the wall for support as you fold forward
- Use a chair when yoga blocks are not available
Props to try
Blocks. Chair. Wall.
Benefits
- Stretches the lower back, hamstrings, and calves
- Quieting or calming pose
- Relieves stress in the body