Paschimottanasana
Functional Ashtanga

Paschimottanasana

Seated Forward Fold
Ankle Dorsiflexion

Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)

Seated forward fold targeting hamstrings and hip flexion.

Key mobility focus: ankle dorsiflexion

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target ankle dorsiflexion for Paschimottanasana:

  1. Ankle & Foot Joint Dorsiflexion Passive Stretches
  2. Ankle & Foot Joint Dorsiflexion PAILS & RAILS
  3. Ankle & Foot Joint Dorsiflexion PNF
  4. Ankle & Foot Joint Dorsiflexion Passive Range Hold
  5. Ankle & Foot Joint Dorsiflexion Lift Offs

Other Movements in Paschimottanasana

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ankle-eversion ankle-eversion in Paschimottanasana
Elbow Flexion Elbow Flexion in Paschimottanasana
Elbow Pronation Elbow Pronation in Paschimottanasana
Hip Flexion Hip Flexion in Paschimottanasana
Knee Extension Knee Extension in Paschimottanasana
Shoulder External Rotation Shoulder External Rotation in Paschimottanasana
Shoulder Flexion Shoulder Flexion in Paschimottanasana
Spine Flexion Spine Flexion in Paschimottanasana
wrist-extension wrist-extension in Paschimottanasana
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