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Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana is a pose that combines the beneficial effects of two poses. If you look at the pose, you'll see that the Half Lotus Pose (Ardha Padmottanansana) is connected to the classic standing forward bend (Uttanasana). The Sanskrit translation reveals this connection precisely: "Ardha" means "half," "Baddha" means "bound," "Padma" is the name for the lotus, "Uttana" is the intense stretch, and "asana" is the name for "pose." Here you'll learn how to assume and practice Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana and what effects the pose can have on you.