Learn how to do Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana). This free beginner video tutorial will teach you the proper alignment and technique to help you safely move into Half Moon Pose. Continue practicing with this full-length yoga class: https://alomov.es/Half_Moon_Pose_YT
Half Moon Pose is a standing balance that activates many different muscle groups. This challenging pose requires balance and focus.
Here are some health benefits of Half Moon Pose:
– Strengthens your core and lower body
– Stretches your spine, shoulders, and chest
– Improves coordination and balance
– Relieves stress
– Improves digestion
How to do Half Moon Pose:
1. Start in Side Angle pose.
2. Place one hand on your back leg’s hip and reach your other hand forward.
3. Rise up onto your front leg and lift your back leg up, flexing your foot with your toes facing the side of the mat.
4. Root down through the corners of your standing foot and lift your kneecap up, firming the outer hip in toward your midline.
5. Make sure that your bottom arm’s fingertips are underneath your shoulder.
6. Gaze down and reach your top arm up toward the sky, creating one long line of energy between your bottom hand up through your top hand.
7. For an extra challenge, bring your gaze out to the side or up toward your top hand.
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