ardha
Devanāgarī: अर्ध Translation: half; one part of two Related concepts:pūrṇa, ardha matsyendrāsanaAppears in
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– Bhāvana when staying in Ardha Matsyendrāsana
“In terms of weight bearing pressure on the front foot and rear hand.
Keep all the toes on the front foot as if nailed to the ground, and the
ground contact weight in the rear fingers, as if as light as a feather.”:
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– Āsana only Theory Questions
“Identify and illustrate four key Āsana
– to help prepare for Ardha Śalabhāsana.”
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“Compare Ardha Utkāṭāsana and Bhujaṅgāsana
in relation to the following situations:
1. In strengthening neck and arm muscles.
2. Potential stress on the sacroiliac joint.
3. Influencing the digestion.
4. Potential risk on the knees.
5. As a preparation for Dhanurāsana.
6. In helping with flat feet.
7. In improving elimination.
8. In decreasing lower back pain.”
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