Ardha Uttanasana(Standing Half Forward Bend Pose)
- This is the half standing half forward bend.
- Start in Tadasana. From there fold forward completely from the lower back until you can touch your forehead to your legs in Uttanasana.
- From here rise up half way on an inhale, until your back is flat and parallel to the ground. You can balance on your fingertips here.
- Then exhale and return to your full forward fold.
Precaution:
- Back concerns
- Late pregnancy
- Glaucoma
- Cardiac Problem
Benefits:
- Strengthens and stretches the spinal muscles.
- Lengthens and stretches the hamstrings and opens the posterior of the hips.
- Stimulates the stomach, intestine, liver, spleen, and kidneys.
- Helps preventing constipation and menstrual problems. Improves digestion.
- Enhances blood flow to the head region.