Ardha Uttanasana

1. Ardha Uttanasana(Standing Half Forward Bend Pose)

2. Ardha Uttanasana(Standing Half Forward Bend Pose)
• This is the half standing half forward bend.
• Start in Tadasana. From there fold forward completely from the lower back
until you can touch your forehead to your legs in Uttanasana.
• From here rise up half way on an inhale, until your back is flat and parallel to
the ground. You can balance on your fingertips here.
• Then exhale and return to your full forward fold.

3. Ardha Uttanasana(Standing Half Forward Bend Pose)
Precaution:
• Back concerns
• Late pregnancy
• Glaucoma
• Cardiac Problem
Benefits:
• Strengthens and
stretches the spinal
muscles.
• Lengthens and stretches
the hamstrings and
opens the posterior of
the hips.
• Stimulates the stomach,
intestine, liver, spleen,
and kidneys.
• Helps preventing
constipation and
menstrual problems.
Improves digestion.
• Enhances blood flow to
the head region.