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'''Half bound lotus intense west stretch''' means '''Ardha''' means '''half''', '''Baddha''' (similar to bandha) means '''bound''', caught or restrained, '''padma''' means '''lotus''', '''paschima''' means '''west''', '''Uttana''' means '''intense'''.)
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Forward bending with the foot in half lotus has a powerful effect on the liver and spleen. This is the purpose of forward bending with your heel pressing into your abdomen—to stimulate the liver and spleen.
 
==Technique==
 
==Technique==
#Bend the knees.
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#After taking a few breaths in Dandasana, inhale and bring the right foot bending the right knee and place the foot close to the left side of the hip joint.
#Move your chest toward the floor at the same time simultaneously move your feet toward the back of the head.
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#So while still extending the left leg out, press the right knee towards the floor and hold the left foot with your left hand and breathe here taking 2 rounds of breath
#As the chest moves forward, slowly begin to lift the head to roll toward the forehead.
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#Inhale and twist the torso towards the right and slowly using the abdominal strength, hold the right toe with your right hand bringing the arm from behind the back.
#One by one, catch the feet with your hands and pull them to the head.
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#Once you get the grip of the right toe, twist deeper and for forward to hold the left foot with your left hand. This pose, Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana, is a #great way to open the ankles and the knee joint while flexing the upper torso.
#You have to look straight ahead. Hold at this position and breathe.
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#The twist here helps to take the spine deeper creating a better opening at the base of the spine for a more easy flow of prana inducing better blood circulation.
#As you move your leg, you will feel intense stretch in the back of your leg.
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#While Half Bound Lotus Forward Fold Pose, improves the flexibility of the hips and the lower back, it also keeps the spine fit and in good shape.
#To come to the fore, release your hands and interlace the fingers behind your head. Root down through the forearms and the head and by inhaling lift the legs vertical.
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#Remain here for about 6 breaths, while watching the stretch at the shoulders, hips, lower back, knee and the ankles.
#Do relax for some time and do it again nearly times in a yoga session.
 
 
 
==Technique in pictures/animation==
 
 
 
  
 
==Effects==
 
==Effects==
*Reduces anxiety and stress and enhances self-confidence
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*increase flexibility of knee, hip, and shoulder joints
*Promotes heart relaxation by directing blood to the brain, allowing gravity to do the magic
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*stretch back muscles and calf muscles
*Heats and cleanses the body
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*increase blood circulation to the spinal nerves
*Very stimulating and revitalizing
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*massage and tones internal organs
*Stimulates the nervous system, increasing mental power, concentration, clarity and balance
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*reliefs constipation
*Feels centering, calming and soothing
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*stimulate liver and kidneys<ref name="Effects"/>
*Helps recovery from loss of sleep and memory
 
*Fortifies the spine, neck, shoulders and arms
 
*Tones the abdomen, legs, and the neck muscles
 
*Stimulates lung tissue, relieving colds, coughs, tonsillitis, bad breath and palpitations
 
*Cleanses and massages the internal organs
 
*Reduces muscular strain and stress<ref name="Effects"/>
 
  
 
==Related Asanas==
 
==Related Asanas==
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<ref name="Effects">[https://www.indianyogaassociation.com/blog/health-benefits-of-yoga.html "Health Benefits"]</ref>
 
 
<ref name="Effects">[https://www.astrolika.com/yoga/shirsha-padasana.html "Health Benefits"]</ref>
 
 
 
 
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
* [https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/9366/sirsa-padasana Sirsa padasana on yogapedia.com]
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* [https://de.ashtangayoga.info/praxis/primary-series-yoga-chikitsa/item/ardha-baddha-padma-paschimottanasana/ Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana on de.ashtangayoga.info]
* [https://www.tummee.com/yoga-poses/sirsa-padasana Sirsapadasana on ummee.com]
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* [https://yogalily.com/ardha-baddha-padma-paschimottanasana/ Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana on yogalily.com]
* [http://www.jackcuneo.com/blog/2015/5/19/sirsa-padasana-feet-to-head-pose Sirsapadasana on jackcuneo.com]
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* [https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/ardha-baddha-padmottanasana-half-bound-lotus-standing-forward-bend Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana on yogajournal.com]
 
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[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Deformity in legs]]
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[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Flatulence]]
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[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Knees]]
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[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Gastritis]]
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Half bound lotus intense west stretch means Ardha means half, Baddha (similar to bandha) means bound, caught or restrained, padma means lotus, paschima means west, Uttana means intense.) Forward bending with the foot in half lotus has a powerful effect on the liver and spleen. This is the purpose of forward bending with your heel pressing into your abdomen—to stimulate the liver and spleen.

Technique

  1. After taking a few breaths in Dandasana, inhale and bring the right foot bending the right knee and place the foot close to the left side of the hip joint.
  2. So while still extending the left leg out, press the right knee towards the floor and hold the left foot with your left hand and breathe here taking 2 rounds of breath
  3. Inhale and twist the torso towards the right and slowly using the abdominal strength, hold the right toe with your right hand bringing the arm from behind the back.
  4. Once you get the grip of the right toe, twist deeper and for forward to hold the left foot with your left hand. This pose, Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana, is a #great way to open the ankles and the knee joint while flexing the upper torso.
  5. The twist here helps to take the spine deeper creating a better opening at the base of the spine for a more easy flow of prana inducing better blood circulation.
  6. While Half Bound Lotus Forward Fold Pose, improves the flexibility of the hips and the lower back, it also keeps the spine fit and in good shape.
  7. Remain here for about 6 breaths, while watching the stretch at the shoulders, hips, lower back, knee and the ankles.

Effects

  • increase flexibility of knee, hip, and shoulder joints
  • stretch back muscles and calf muscles
  • increase blood circulation to the spinal nerves
  • massage and tones internal organs
  • reliefs constipation
  • stimulate liver and kidneys[1]

Related Asanas

Special requisites

Initial practice notes

References

External Links