2025年3月21日 · Ease up into Half Frog Pose, called Ardha Bhekasana in Sanskrit. This pose strengthens the back while gently opening up the shoulders, chest, and thighs—a loving treat for the entire body. Updated Mar 21, 2025

Half Frog Pose (Ardha Bhekasana) is a beginner level, hip and back stretch yoga pose to provide strength to hips, feet, knees, chest, neck, and the back. The name begins with half or ardha due to its asymmetric behaviour which means only one leg is stretched.

2024年6月11日 · The half frog yoga pose is a variation of the full frog pose and primarily stretches the quadriceps, hip flexors, and groin muscles. It also engages the glutes and hamstrings as stabilizing muscles. Additionally, the pose can stretch the muscles of the chest and shoulders, making it a great posture for releasing tension in the upper body as well.

2022年1月26日 · Half Frog Pose (Ardha Bhekasana) is both a dramatic backend and a deep stretch, wringing out your body (in a good way) from head to toe one side at a time. If you normally sit for long periods of time, this pose is wonderful for counteracting the effects.

2024年5月26日 · Half Frog Pose is a reclining yoga posture that involves a deep stretch of the quadriceps, hip flexors, and chest while gently bending the back. It’s a variation of the full Frog Pose (Bhekasana) and is often used as a preparatory pose for more intense backbends.

2024年10月17日 · Half Frog Pose, known as Ardha Bhekasana, is a yoga posture that combines elements of both strength and flexibility. It provides a deep stretch for the quadriceps, hip flexors, and chest while also gently bending the back.

2020年10月27日 · In this posture, one half of the body with heel pressed against the hip mimics a frog, hence named as half frog pose. It is also sometimes referred to as Eka pada bhekasana or one-legged frog pose, as the only leg is involved at a time to get into the posture.

2023年8月23日 · Invite a deep stretch into your quads and build a strong spine with Half Frog Pose. Half Frog Pose is a supine backbend and a great quad stretch. It is a variation of the full Frog pose, the main difference being that in Half-Frog only one leg is bent.

Setup and Key Actions of Half Frog Pose. Start on your belly, in sphinx pose (up on your forearms with your elbows stacked directly under your shoulders). Engage your low belly, broaden your collarbones, and lift up through your chest.

2024年10月4日 · Ardha Bhekasana, or Half-Frog Pose, is an asymmetrical hip stretch and is very useful in opening the chest completely. This yoga pose is a good stretch for back muscles, hips, and shoulders. The pose is named so because the asana resembles a frog. It is called a frog pose, as only one leg is bent.