Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana)

Half Moon Pose strengthens the abdominal muscles, ankles and thighs. It improves balance, increasing the flexibility of the spine, hamstrings and opens up the hip. This pose is usually performed at the beginning of the practice.

Benefits

1. Improve balance.

2. Relieves lower back pain.

3. Strengthens abdominal muscles, ankles and thighs.

4. Stretches arms and shoulders.

5. Stretches spine, side and flank muscles.

Instructions

1. Stand in mountain pose. Then press the hands together in salutation at the chest. Gradually bring the hands over your head until your arms are stretched.

Half Moon Pose step1 image

2. Inhale, lean your torso from your waist to the left side as much as possible. Keep your arms, spine and legs stretched. Stay in this position for 10 breath rounds and then exhale, return to step 1. Do the same with your right side. Half Moon Pose step2 image

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Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana)

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