How to do: HALF SPLITS (ARDHA HANUMANASANA) #yoga #asana #yogaasana #yogapose #stretching #yogagirl

In this practice

Key teachings

• Precise alignment for deep stretching
• Mindful engagement of the body in static holds
• Understanding preparatory poses for advanced asanas

Ideal for

• Beginners learning foundational stretches
• Individuals targeting hamstring and hip flexibility
• Practitioners working towards full Hanumanasana
• Anyone looking for detailed alignment instruction

Lesson

Instructions

How to do: HALF SPLITS (ARDHA HANUMANASANA)

Steps

• Front leg straight, heel pressing into the earth
• Forehead pulling towards the front toes
• Neck in line with spine, gaze down
• Spine long and straight, back flat
• Tailbone slightly tucked, pulling back
• Back leg bent to 90-degree angle, knee stacked under the hip
• Top of back foot pressing into the earth

Benefits

• Improves hamstring flexibility
• Increases hip mobility and openness
• Lengthens and decompresses the spine
• Stretches calves and glutes
• Prepares the body for full splits