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Half Moon Pose
Ardha Chandrasana
In theory, Half Moon Pose is easy enough. While balancing on one leg, you lean over finding the balance between your torso and back leg. As is often the case in yoga, theory and reality are two different things and there’s more to this pose than meets the eye. To stay balanced and lifted, you are literally fighting gravity which is constantly pulling your leg and torso down. Here are some tips to help you land Half Moon Pose.
Do
- Straighten your standing leg. If this is difficult, use a block for extra support and height
- Engage your core to lift your torso slightly so you do not collapse all your weight downward onto your palm
- Stack your shoulders and hips on top of one another
- Lift your leg, ideally in line with or above your hip
Don’t
- Sink your torso down towards the mat
- Allow your back leg to drop more than necessary.
- Roll your upper hip forward.
Do
Position you hand about six inches away from your baby toe at a diagonal. This hand position will give you more stability.
Don’t
Place your hand directly in front of your foot because it will compromise your balance.
Do
Align your leg with the midline of your body. Ideally, your leg should align with your hip.
Flex your foot and engage your extended leg.
Don’t
Swing your leg behind or in front of your hip excessively.
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