Name: Ardha = Middle, Baddha = Padlock, Padma = Lotus, Paschima = West (lower back), Uttana = Upward, Asana = Pose.

Meaning: Halflock lotus back stretch pose. Drishti: Pada Angushta Drishti

Procedure: Sit on 1/3 of the mat with your knees straight. Now follow the instructions;

Inhale, grasp the big toe of the right foot.

Exhale, place your right foot on the inner surface of your left thigh.

Inhale, bring your right arm behind your back, and grasp the big toe of your right foot.

Exhale, grab the big toe of the left foot with your left hand.

Inhale keeping your left leg on the floor, stretch your head and chest.

Exhale, place your chin on your left knee or left shin. (FINAL POSITION)

Inhale, lift your head and chest.

Exhale, release your big toe, and unfold your right leg.

Repeat on the other side.

ADJUSTMENTS AND CORRECTIONS:

Concept: flexing the spine is not enough.

It is an advanced pose after reaching Paschimottanasana.

Hence, this is the great pose for detoxification in the Ashtanga Vinyasa style from Pattabhi Jois.

This is also found in the standing series.

Correction: press both thighs firmly against the floor.

Stretch your lower back to lengthen your entire spine as you exhale.

Tail bone back and try to touch the toes of the right foot with the right toes.

Since it is an intense pose for the abdominal and pelvic organs, avoid it during gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), menstruation, pregnancy, and migraine.

Don’t forget the 10 to 20 yogic breaths.

BENEFITS

Activate the Manipura chakra or the naval or solar plexus:

The great cavity of the body is the abdominal region. Since the pose compresses the abdomen towards the spine, the pressure can firmly pass through the abdominal organs.

Relieves Enlarged Liver and Spleen:

The ability to release GASTRIC ACIDS by the gastric glands, the ability to convert GLUCOGEN by the liver, the storage capacity of BILE by the gallbladder, the storage capacity of red blood cells (RBC) by the spleen. SOLAR PLEXUS.

Heals bloating due to gas formation:

The continuous chemical reaction of food material in the gastrointestinal tract can result in the formation of gas. That will also lead to bloating and loss of ability to concentrate at the moment. Regular practice of this asana can regulate SOLAR ability and reduce gas formation, either by digesting it or by pushing it into the small intestine, where BILE juice can help.

Heals “Vata” problems:

Gas formation not only from food particles, but also in the bloodstream, can accumulate at different levels of existence as VAYU. The “Vyana Vayu” can be distributed correctly and effectively alleviates those “Vata” or joint problems.

Relieves constipation:

As the digestive fire improves with this asana, the digestion will be adequate enough.