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IntermediateBalancing Poses

Half Moon Pose

Ardha Chandrasana

About This Pose

From Triangle Pose, shift weight onto the front foot and lift the back leg parallel to the floor, stacking the hips open and extending the top arm to the sky.

Benefits

  • Strengthens the standing leg, glutes, and core
  • opens the hips
  • improves balance and spatial awareness

Cautions & Modifications

  • Low blood pressure
  • headache
  • vertigo (keep gaze down)

Details

Category
Balancing Poses
Level
Intermediate
Sanskrit
Ardha Chandrasana

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