Half lotus / Ardhapadma
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Ardha="half"+padma="a lotus". Begin in Dandasana. Draw back one foot, grasp it in both hands, and place it atop the opposite thigh, sole upward, heel brought in close to the belly.

Variation 1

Skypoint.

Variation 2

PART 1: Bend forward 45º, palms grounded.

Variation 2

PART 2: Full forward bend; namardhapadma, folded half lotus.

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