This is a mid-level forward bend which is practiced by spreading the legs wide and then bending forward. Prasarita Padottanasana is a good preparatory pose for advanced inversions like the Mayurasana and Sirsasana.
Inversions
Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose (Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana)
This pose is an intense chest opener and at the same time, it gives the spine a powerful stretch, improving spinal mobility, increasing lung capacity, and toning the back muscles.
Supported Shoulderstand (Salamba Sarvangasana)
Sarvangasana is specifically known for bringing a strong sense of balance, harmony, and peace of mind. It calms the nervous system down and makes us feel relaxed and re-energized. It’s even associated with miraculous anti-aging benefits.
Supported Headstand (Salamba Sirsasana)
Sirsasana is particularly known for its calming effect on the mind. It relieves stress and anxiety and can even cure mild depression. It is one of those asanas which is known to activate your pineal and pituitary glands. Practicing this asana regularly instills a powerful sense of balance and coordination into your system.
Standing Split (Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana)
This asana is very effective for weight loss. It tones and strengthens the hamstrings, glutes, quads, thighs, calf muscles, and ankles. It also engages the lower back, abdomen, chest, and diaphragm, instilling spinal flexibility, and agility.