[074] Half Frog Pose

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Comfortable and joyful pose. This pose helps to open shoulder, chest, knee joint, thigh bone and pelvic area

Sanskrit Name/ Ardha Bhekasana

Pose Level-1

Contraindications and Cautions

• Knee pain
• Shoulder injuries
• Wrist injuries
• Pregnancy (2nd and 3rd trimester)

 

Alternative Pose：

Vajrasana, Virasana, Supta Virasana, Bhujangasana, Makrasana.

Reverse Poses：

Tadasana, Ardha Padmasana, Janusirasana, Garudasana

 

Benefits：

• Stretches the entire front of the body, ankles, thighs and groins, abdomen and chest, and throat, and deep hip flexors (psoas)
• Strengthens the back muscles
• Improves posture
• Stimulates the organs of the abdomen

Categories: Asana