Half Splits Pose

Ardha Hanumanasana

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middle level
  • shoulders away from ears
  • spread the scapulae apart
  • elongate the spine
  • hips over the knee, don’t tilt to the side
  • draw the belly in
  • push the thigh of the bent leg forward
  • avoid clenching the shoulders and scapulae
  • quadriceps of the front leg active
  • toes of the front foot pointing upwards

Ardha Hanumanasana helps improve flexibility of the back of the thigh and assists in working on pelvic alignment.