This is the half lotus west intense stretch. It is another forward bend. Sit on the ground with the legs stretched out in front of you. Bend the left knee and place it on the opposite thigh near the navel. The left knee rests on the floor. Now reach your hands upwards and then bend the trunk forward from the hips. Try and place the forehead, then mouth then chin on the right knee. Simultaneously, reach for the right foot with both hands. Then slowly come out of the pose.
Precaution: Who having knee pain should not practice this pose.
Benefits: Blood circulation is made to flow round the navel and the genital organs. The pose is good for persons with rounded and drooping shoulders.