Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana)
Sanskrit
English
Yoga Pose Type
Health Benefits
Improves: Stress
Revitalizes: Blood circulation
Stretches: Quadriceps, gluteus maximus, hamstring muscles, calves, knee, groins, ankles, wrists
Strengthens: Legs, balance
Psychological Benefits
What I Like About This Pose
What I like about the Half Moon Pose is that it effectively strengthens your balance. At the same time, it stretches your hamstrings.
Half Moon Pose Step-By-Step
Breathing
Exhale: When bending to the side.
Tip’s For Beginners
What I like about the Half Moon Pose is that it effectively strengthens your balance. At the same time, it stretches your hamstrings.
Props
Yoga block
Put your legs about 1.2 metres apart with your toes pointing forward.
Right hand: Place it on the floor in front of your right leg.
Repeat the above three times until your left leg is close enough to allow your right leg to be straightened out.
You may want to place a yoga block under your right hand for more stability. Hold the pose for 20-30 seconds and repeat on the other side.
Head: Look at the ceiling.
Left arm: Stretch it straight up towards the ceiling.
Right arm: Keep it straight on the floor.
Upper body: Keep it parallel to the floor.
Left leg: Keep it parallel to the floor.
Half Moon Pose Contraindications
Avoid this pose if you have following issues.