Half Bow Pose
Ardha Dhanurasana · अर्ध धनुरासन
Half Bow Pose
Ardha Dhanurasana · अर्ध धनुरासन
Backbend
Level
Intermediate
Body
Backbend
How to practice
Keep your chest reaching forward as one knee bends behind you. Leave the foot unheld and practice a small chest lift from your belly. Keep the bent knee comfortable and the other leg grounded.
Benefits
Stretches one front thigh and hip while strengthening the back and practicing controlled chest lifting.
Who should avoid or modify
- Keep both sides of the pelvis steady and do not pull hard on the ankle. Avoid with knee or back pain, and do not lie on the abdomen during pregnancy.
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