Standing Half Forward Bend

Ardha Uttanasana

Pronounce: ard-ha oo-TAH-NAH-sah-nah

Instructions

Begin in Standing Forward Bend. Rest your fingertips on the floor in line with your toes. Lift your torso with an inhale, keeping your fingertips on the floor. Lengthen your spine and gaze diagonally downward. Hold the pose for a moment. Fold forward with an exhale. Alignment Cues: Do not compress neck Aim for flat back Press fingertips into floor Bring weight to balls of feet Lengthen torso and spine Align hips over ankles Modification: Bend your knees. Place your hands on your shins instead of the floor.
Exercise Name: Standing Half Forward Bend Instruction: Begin in Standing Forward Bend. Rest your fingertips on the floor in line with your toes. Lift your torso with an inhale, keeping your fingertips on the floor. Lengthen your spine and gaze diagonally downward. Hold the pose for a moment. Fold forward with an exhale. Alignment Cues: Do not compress neck Aim for flat back Press fingertips into floor Bring weight to balls of feet Lengthen torso and spine Align hips over ankles Modification: Bend your knees. Place your hands on your shins instead of the floor. Primary Body Parts: Hamstrings, Spine Secondary Body Parts: Calves Equipments: Categories: Forward bends, Standing