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.

1B) Bend the right knee and place the right fingertips on the floor, about two hands forward of the right foot.

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.