Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana

Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana | Half Bound Lotus Standing Forward Bend

There are many benefits of Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana. It stretches and strengthens the hips, hamstrings, shoulders, and knees. It improves and regulates the digestive system. It also improves blood circulation and is beneficial in the ability to concentrate.

Ardha baddha padmottanasana is a classic combination of half lotus pose (ardha padmottanasana) and standing forward bend pose (uttanasana). The name comes from the Sanskrit ardha, meaning “half,” baddha, meaning “bound,” padma, meaning “lotus,” uttana, meaning “intense stretch,” and asana, meaning “pose” or “posture.”




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