Half Bound Lotus Forward Fold

Sanskrit Name:	Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana
Similar Pose Names:	Seated Half Bound Lotus Forward Fold
Category:	Seated & Floor
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Sub Category:	Seated & Floor
Types:	Forward Bend, Stretch, Inversion, Hip Opener, Prone, Seated & Floor, Seated
Anatomy:	Arms & Shoulders, Biceps & Triceps, Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Lower Back, Middle Back, Psoas, Wrists & Arms
Chakras:	Base, Solar Plexus Centre, Throat Centre
Therapy:	Back Pain, Fatigue
Drishti:	Tip Of Nose
Dosha:	Pitta

Sit with legs extended. Bend left knee. To bring leg into Half Lotus, hold left foot in close to navel. Let left knee move forward. Bring outer ankle to top of right thigh. Twist torso to left. Rotate left shoulder inward. Reach left forearm behind waist to grasp toes of left foot with fingers of left hand. Create length in your spine. Fold upper body forward from hips, bringing chest toward right thigh and clasping right foot with right hand. Clasp big toe of left foot with thumb and forefinger of left hand. Hold. Switch sides.

Engages core. Stretches inner thighs, groins, knees.

Belt around outstretched foot of bent knee. Half bound lotus with no forward bend.

Groin or knee injury.

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