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ARDHA PADMA PASCHIMOTTANASANA

Posted by Dr.Raj Kumar Rai on July 6, 2012 at 4:00pm

ARDHA PADMA PASCHIMOTTANASANA (the half lotus back stretching pose):TECHNIQUE-Place one foot on the opposite thigh, keeping the other leg stretched in front of the body. Grasp the toes of the straight leg with the hand on the same side of the body. Utilizing the arms, not the back muscles, slowly pull the trunk forward so that the head is near or resting on the straight knee. Keep both knees on the floor. Repeat the process with the other leg folded.BENEFITS-Stretches the hamstring muscles and loosens the hip joints. Effectively removes excess fat in the abdominal region.

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