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Standing Half Forward Bend Pose | Ardha Uttanasana

Standing half forward bend pose (Ardha Uttanasana) instructions, illustration and mindfulness practice. Learn about preparatory, complementary and follow-up poses, and discover all health benefits. https://www.spotebi.com/exercise-guide/ardha-uttanasana/

STANDING HALF FORWARD BEND INSTRUCTIONS

1. Start in Uttanasana and, as you inhale, lift your chin, chest and look forward.
2. Press your hands into your shins and straighten your spine.
3. Stay in standing half forward bend pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

MINDFULNESS PRACTICE

Keep both feet firmly planted on the ground, draw the belly in and up and draw the shoulder blades away from the ears. Maintain your back straight, lengthen the spine, open the chest and, as you exhale, lower your torso into a complete forward bend.

ARDHA UTTANASANA BENEFITS

The standing half forward bend pose strengthens the back, extends the spine and increases the flexibility of your hips and hamstrings. This yoga pose also stretches the chest, strengthens the legs and stimulates the belly.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Back, hip or neck injury.

PREPARATORY, COMPLEMENTARY AND FOLLOW-UP POSES

Start with standing forward bend pose and then progress to half forward bend pose. Follow-up with low plank or high lunge pose.

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