Ardha Bhekasana - Half Frog Pose

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STEPS :

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1. Lie on the stomach and enter Sphinx pose, lifting the chest and placing the forearms on the floor in front of you, so the elbows sit under the shoulders.
2. Push the pubic bone into the ground and draw your stomach in.
3. Now move the left forearm in front of the body, placing the hand in front of the right shoulder. 
4. Bend the right knee and grab the top of the foot with the right hand. Pull the foot towards your hips.
5. Turn your hand, so the fingers face forward and the elbow faces downwards.  
6. Keep the chest open and the front arm active.
7. Hold for 3 to 5 breaths.

Benefits

• Stretches abdomen and quadriceps
• Strengthens arms and shoulders
• Provides relief from back pain
• Stretches the ankles, thighs, quadriceps and groins and also deep hip flexors.
• Strengthens calves, ankles and hamstrings.
• Stretches the abdomen, chest and throat.
• Stretches the back muscles and improves the flexibility of the back.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.