Back injury: Do this pose with bent knees, or perform Ardha Uttanasana (pronounced ARE - dah,
ardha = half), with your hands on the wall, legs perpendicular to your torso, and arms parallel to the floor.
A preliminary step on the way to full Padmasana is Ardha Padmasana (pronounced ARE - dah,
ardha = half).
(are - dah chan - DRAHS - anna)
ardha = half candra = glittering, shining, having the brilliancy or hue of light (said of the gods); usually translated as «moon»
Not exact matches
Before doing Supta Virasana you can start with its halfway variation, Supta
Ardha Virasana (are - dah
= half).
Instead you can perform its halfway variation,
Ardha Pincha Mayurasana (are - dah
= half), which will help you build up strength and confidence for the full pose.
If you have a back injury or high blood pressure, avoid the full forward bend; instead do
Ardha Parsvottanasana (pronounced are - dah
= half).