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YOGAFOLD · POSE GUIDE
Bound Half Lotus Seated Forward Fold
Ardha Baddha Padma Pascimottanasana
Bind a Half Lotus foot behind the back and fold over the extended seated leg.
Ardha means half; baddha means bound; padma means lotus; pashchima refers to the back body; uttana means extension.
This entry explains preparation and movement characteristics. It does not provide a complete practice procedure for the advanced photographed variation. Learn entry and exit directly with a teacher.
Movement guidance
Preparation
Comfortable Half Lotus without knee pain is a prerequisite.
Understanding the movement
Fold one leg into Half Lotus, reach the same-side arm behind to hold the foot, and fold over the straight leg.
Hold and breathe
Keep the folded knee comfortable and do not force the grip. Keep breathing comfortably without holding your breath.
Exit and next movement
Lift the torso first, release the bind, then support the foot and knee to lower the leg.
Easier variations and preparation
Check the basic form and preparations with a teacher; do not force binds, inversions, or deep backbends.
Difficulty refers to the photographed form. Individual experience may differ.
Parighasana (Seated Gate)
Dandasana (Staff Pose)
Sukhasana (Easy Pose)
Vajrasana (Thunderbolt / Diamond Pose)