Half moon pose
Ardha Chandrasana (Sanskrit: अर्धचन्द्रासन; IAST: ardha candrāsana) or Half Moon Pose The name comes from the Sanskrit words अर्ध ardha meaning "half", चन्द्र candra meaning "moon", and आसन āsana meaning "posture" or "seat" How to perform half moon pose? Step-by-Step Instructions 1.Begin in Triangle Pose (trikonasana) with the right leg forward. Bend your right knee softly and bring your left hand to your hip. 2.Bring your right hand to the floor in front of your right foot. Your hand should be under your shoulder when you are in the full pose, so in order to set it up in the correct position, place it about a foot in front of and 5 or 6 inches to the right of your right foot. Tent your hand so that just your fingertips on the floor. 3.Begin to straighten your right leg while simultaneously lifting your left foot off the floor. Keep your left leg as straight as possible. Open your hips, stacking the left hip point on top of the right hip point....