Ardha Parsvottanasana

Moderate

Information Chart

Translation	Half Side Stretch Pose
Position	Standing
Direction	Forward Bend
Style	Assymetrical
Benefits	Primary: Stretch the muscles of the back and spine Secondary: stretch the hamstrings and the back of the body
Difficulty	Moderate

Vinyasa Krama

Start with left foot forward and right foot back, with feet almost hip distance apart. Raise your hands up and over your head. On exhale, bend forward halfway with yout arms outstretched. On inhlae, go back to standing with yout arms overhead. Repeat on each side for 5-8 breaths.

Preparation

Chakravakasana, Apanasana, Cat-Cow, Down-Dog, Bird-Dog, Vajarasana, Uttanasana, Upavista Konasana, Standing wide legged forward fold

Counterposes

Chakravakasana, Apanasana, Cat-Cow, Down-Dog, Uttanasana, Shavasana

Contraindications

Avoid if you have acute back or shoulder injuries. Avoid if you suffer from vertigo or migraine.

Variations

Single arm variations wil provide a deeper stretch on a single side (e.g. one arm on the back and the other overhead)