Half Frog Pose

Ardha Bhekasana · अर्ध भेकासन

Half Frog Pose

Ardha Bhekasana · अर्ध भेकासन

Backbend

Level

Intermediate

Body

Backbend

How to practice

Rest on your belly and support your chest with one forearm. Bend the opposite knee a little and leave the foot unheld. Keep the front of your pelvis grounded and the knee comfortable.

Benefits

Stretches the front thighs and hips while encouraging chest opening in a prone backbend. Working one side at a time allows a more gradual front-thigh stretch.

Who should avoid or modify

Do not press the foot down to force a deeper knee bend. Avoid with knee injury or during pregnancy, and reduce the lift if the lower back pinches. Keep the bent knee comfortably aligned and do not twist the foot sideways.

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Half Frog Pose

Ardha Bhekasana · अर्ध भेकासन

Half Frog Pose

Ardha Bhekasana · अर्ध भेकासन

Backbend

Level

Intermediate

Body

Backbend

How to practice

Rest on your belly and support your chest with one forearm. Bend the opposite knee a little and leave the foot unheld. Keep the front of your pelvis grounded and the knee comfortable.

Benefits

Stretches the front thighs and hips while encouraging chest opening in a prone backbend. Working one side at a time allows a more gradual front-thigh stretch.

Who should avoid or modify

Do not press the foot down to force a deeper knee bend. Avoid with knee injury or during pregnancy, and reduce the lift if the lower back pinches. Keep the bent knee comfortably aligned and do not twist the foot sideways.