Half moon pose

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 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. 


4.Bring your left leg straight and parallel to the floor. Flex your left foot strongly with the toes pointing toward the left side of the room.


5.When you feel balanced on the right leg, reach the left arm up toward the ceiling, opening the chest and making a straight line with the right and left arms perpendicular to the floor.

6.Finally, turn your head so that your gaze is lifted toward your upraised left fingertips.

The balance here for around five breaths before releasing the left leg to the floor and repeating the pose on the other side


Benefits

This move strengthens the ankles and thighs, stretches the hamstrings. It improves your balance and core strength. If you are a runner, tight hamstrings are often a problem and yoga poses such as Half Moon can be beneficial. Most sports and daily activities benefit by better balance and a strong core, especially as you age.


Precautions

Avoid this pose if you have an injury to your legs, hips, shoulders, or back.

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