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Ardha Padma Paschimottanasana/Half Bound Lotus Forward Fold
By FITTR
0 min read
16 Oct 2018
Preparation
It increases the flexibility of the knee joints, hip joints, stretches the back muscles and increases blood circulation to the spinal nerves. Let's look at how it's done: Sit with both the legs outstretched.
Method
Step 1
Bend the left leg and place the left foot as high as possible on the right thigh, turning the sole of the foot up
Step 2
Press the heel firmly into the abdomen
Step 3
Now, raise your hands and bend forward so as to touch your toes
Step 4
Go down as much as your body allows
Step 5
Pause and return to the starting position
Step 6
Repeat by folding the right leg
Step 7
And that's how you do Ardha Padma Paschimottanasana
Step 8
Precautions: AVOID this asana if you have SCIATICA or LOWER BACK INJURIES
