Forward Fold (Uttanasana)

Forward Fold appears everywhere in yoga. You meet it in Sun Salutations, between standing sequences, as a transition, and as a posture in its own right. Because it is so familiar, it can be easy to mistake simplicity for insignificance.

From standing, you fold toward the earth. Your upper body descends while your legs remain rooted beneath you. The shape asks for both release and support.