Half Moon Pose

Ardha Candrāsana

Half Moon Pose
⇄ both sides
CategoryBalances TypeBalance LevelIntermediate Hold20 sec MusclesLegs, Core, Hips BreathingEven breathing, open chest

How to do it

  1. EnterFrom Triangle Pose, shift your weight onto your front leg, bring your fingertips to the floor or a block in front of your foot, and lift your back leg parallel to the floor. Reach your top arm toward the ceiling.
  2. HoldOpen your hips and chest to the side. Lifted leg active, foot flexed. Your supporting hand only lightly touches the floor, and your leg carries the weight.
  3. ExitGently bend your standing leg, lower your back leg, and come up.

Benefits

An advanced balance with hip opening; strengthens the legs and core.

Cautions

  • Dizziness
  • Low blood pressure

This site is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have pain, an injury, a chronic condition, or are pregnant, check with a qualified professional before practicing.

Modifications & variations

Revolved Half Moon Pose Revolved Half Moon Pose Advanced

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