Half Frog Pose, also known as Ardha Bhekasana, is a deep stretch that targets the muscles of the hips and thighs. Here’s how to perform this pose:

1. Begin in a tabletop position on your hands and knees, with your wrists aligned under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
2. Walk your hands forward slightly, so that your chest is slightly in front of your hands.
3. Exhale and bend your right knee, bringing your heel towards your buttocks.
4. Inhale and lift your left leg off the ground, straightening it behind you.
5. Gently push your hips down towards the ground, keeping your left leg straight and your right heel pressed towards your buttocks.
6. Hold the pose for a few deep breaths, then slowly release and return to tabletop position.
7. Repeat on the other side.

It’s important to keep a strong and stable foundation with your hands and to keep your chest lifted and shoulders relaxed as you hold the pose. If you’re unable to bring your heel all the way towards your buttocks, you can place a block or rolled-up blanket under your foot for support.

As you practice the pose, you may be able to bring your heel closer to your buttocks and deepen the stretch. Remember to listen to your body and only go as far as you feel comfortable.

Looking to invigorate your yoga practice with something new? Frog Pose is the perfect way to jumpstart an energizing workout that will boost flexibility and promote healthy posture.

Half-Frog in particular offers a great starting point for any level, providing benefits like improved menopause symptoms, arthritic pain relief, and enhanced fertility while being gentle on muscles around the hips, knees and lower back.

Plus it’s fun! To help protect against injuries or overexertion during this pose be sure use props such as rolled up blankets under youe knees plus blocks strategically placed throughout; don’t forget proper breathing exercises too! You’ll soon find yourself leaping into peak condition – both mentally AND physically – all without leaving home.