For Newbies and Veteran Yogis Alike: Essential Yoga Poses

Sanskrit Name: Uttanasana
English Translation: Intense Stretch Pose
Also Called: Standing Forward Bend

• Begin in Mountain Pose at the front of your mat. Inhale and reach your arms straight above you.
• As you exhale, engage your abs and fold forward with a straight back. Tuck your chin in toward your chest, relax your shoulders, and extend the crown of the head toward the floor to create a long spine. Shift your weight forward onto your toes, straightening the legs as much as possible. Place your hands on the ground, fingertips lining up with the toes.
• Hold here for five breaths.

Here's a deeper explanation of Standing Forward Bend.