How to do Half Moon Pose, Ardha Chandrasana: Yoga Standing Balance Posture
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Ardha Chandrasana – Half Moon Pose standing balance posture requires strength and grace. Make use of your perfect mental focus in this balance and maintain it to come out with control.
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1B) Bend the right knee and place the right fingertips on the floor, about two hands forward of the right foot.
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3. To release, lower left leg to the floor, again straighten the right leg and return to Triangle Pose.
Tips
Gaze: The top hand
Build-up Poses:
- Triangle Pose
- Tree Pose
- Standing Splits
Counter Pose:
- Mountain Pose
Lighten:
- Keep your gaze on the big toe of right foot. Keep the left big toe lightly on the floor to develop your balance.
- Start with your heels positioned 10 centimetres (4 inches) from the wall and, in the pose, press with your buttocks and shoulders to the wall.
Effect: Centering
Half Moon Pose, Ardha Chandrasana Counter Pose
In yoga we use a counter pose in a sequence; For example, a twist follows a backbend to “neutralise” the spine, or a forward bend follows a backbend to help lengthen the spine and calm the nervous system.