Revolved Half Moon Pose

Parivṛtta Ardha Candrāsana

Revolved Half Moon Pose
⇄ both sides
CategoryBalances TypeBalance LevelAdvanced Hold20 sec MusclesLegs, Core, Back BreathingEven breathing, gaze at the floor for balance

A variation of: Half Moon Pose

How to do it

  1. EnterFrom Half Moon Pose, bring your top hand to the floor and raise the opposite arm, twisting your torso toward your standing leg.
  2. HoldKeep your lifted leg at hip height, toes flexed toward you. The twist opens your chest in the opposite direction from classic Half Moon.
  3. ExitGently lower your leg and come up.

Benefits

Balance, strength, and a twist in one advanced pose.

Cautions

  • Balance disorders
  • Lumbar disc herniation

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.

Where it appears

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