Half Forward Fold
Half Forward Fold Pose:
Sanskrit : Ardha Uttanasana
An intense stretch to the entire back of the body and entails standing with feet hip distance apart, bending at the hips and palms placed on the shins or floor.
Pronunciation: (ARE-DAH -POSH-EE-MOH-TAN-AHS-ANNA)
- Ardha means half
- Uttan means
- Asana means
Pose Level: Beginner
Pose Type : Forward Bends, Standing PosesDrishti :
How To :
- Keep both feet firmly on the ground
- Stand in mountain pose with your feet hip distance apart and your hands on your hips.
- Exhale as you bend forward, hinging at the hips with knees bent slightly.
- Using both hands, reach to the floor touching palms or fingertips near your feet. Or bend your arms at the elbows and take hold of each elbow with the opposite hand.
- Deeply inhale in the pose to lift and lengthen your upper body, then exhale to bend and release further.
- After you hang in the pose for a minute, bring your hands back to your hips, inhale and lift your upper body all the way back up.
Primary Muscles :
- Back,
- Spine,
- Hamstrings,
- Calves
Health Benefits :
- Strengthens the back
- Lengthens the spine
- Increases flexibility of the hips and hamstrings.
- Builds core strength
- Stretches the chest
- Strengthens the legs
- Stimulates the belly
Contraindications & Cautions :
- Back injury
- Hip Injury
- Neck injury
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