Angelica GovaertOwner/Founder, Yogalebrity · Online Yoga Empire Builder

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15 Mar 2023 · 1 min

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In this instructional yoga video, the instructor addresses the common challenge of touching the toes in a forward fold. She demonstrates a step‑by‑step method using a sturdy yoga block to support the leg, explains precise alignment cues (leg straight, toes pointing back, even weight distribution), and emphasizes the role of bandhas—specifically pulling up through the pelvic floor—to deepen the fold safely. The video also includes a brief promotional note directing viewers to her Amazon storefront for the recommended blocks and other props. The overall aim is to give viewers a clear, repeatable technique that combines prop usage and internal muscular engagement to achieve a full toe‑touch in a forward fold.

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If you're struggling to touch your toes in a forward fold, save this video. I'm going to teach you the exact methods that you'll need to touch those toes. All of the props that I'm about to use in this video can be procured in my Amazon storefront and the link in my profile. First of all, a couple of sturdy blocks, and I mean like really nice sturdy ones. Will help you to maintain stability in a lot of different postures. I'm going to demonstrate this forward fold with one block. Extend the leg straight out, let the toes point straight back towards you. Even out your weight on the block. Big secret that no one's telling you about forward folds is something called the bandhas. Did a full video on the bandhas, go check that out if you haven't watched it yet. We're going to start at our pelvis and we're going to pull up through the pelvic floor. Really suck in as much as you can with those legs