Yoga Anatomy

Uttanasana

Standing Forward Bend

OOT-tan-AHS-anna

ut = intense; tan = stretch

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Gastrocnemius

Spinal

muscles

Hamstrings

Piriformis

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Biceps femoris

Gracilis

Gastrocnemius

Piriformis

Semitendinosus

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Classification

Symmetrical standing forward-bending pose