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7 years ago '''Ardha Baddha Parivrtta Malasana is an Asana. It is translated as Half Bound Revolved Garland Pose from Sanskrit.
The name of this pose comes from "ardha" meaning "half", "baddha" meaning "bound", "parivrtta" meaning "revolved", "mala" meaning "garland", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". This pose is a variation of Malasana.
== Benefits and Cautions ==
*This pose has the following benefits: it stretched the front and inside of the hips, calf muscles and lower back, it opens the chest and front shoulders.It stimulates the internal organs by twisting, and promotes spinal flexibility.
*Be careful while doing this pose if you have any knee, ankle, shoulder or lower back or spinal injuries.
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