Seated Forward Fold vs Three-Legged Dog

Compare benefits, difficulty, and safety.

Seated Forward Fold (Paschimottanasana)

Sitting with legs extended, folding forward.

Difficulty: Beginner

Primary benefit: Hamstring stretch

Safe for 50+: Yes

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Three-Legged Dog (Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Downward dog with one leg lifted.

Difficulty: Beginner

Primary benefit: Hamstring stretch

Safe for 50+: No

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