Ardha Padma Paschimottanasana

All other details as for paschimottanasana.
Exercise-91: Ardha padma paschimottanasana (The half lotus back stretching pose)

• 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.

Important points-

• If the practitioner is able, one can pass the arm behind the back and grasp the big toe of the folded – leg.
• All other details as for paschimottanasana.

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