Ardha Uttanasana ( Half Forward Bend )

Ardha Uttanasana:

Steps:

1. Stand in Samastithi.
2. Inhale and lift your arms from the front.
3. Exhale bend halfway down, face down
  4. Inhale and arch your back further.

Coming out of Asana:

Exhale and straigten your back. Inhale and come back to the standing position with arms leading the movement. Exhale and drop your arms and return to Samastithi.


Classification:

     -  Back arch
     -  Symmetrical
     -  Standing
     -  Dynamic / Static





Focus:

      -  Calf muscles
      -  Hamstrings
      -  Torso
      -  Spine

Modifications:

      -  Hands can be kept on your knees
      -  With wall support
      -  Hands can be kept on the floor

Benefits:

      -  Stretches and lengthens Hamstrings.
      -  Strengthen your Knees and Thighs
      -  Strengthen back muscles and Spine