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Learning to Love Half Moon Pose

September 2, 2014 by Charlotte Bradley

Half Moon pose (Ardha Chandrasana) is a challenging pose for me. I find the balancing difficult. And the fact that I can’t do it well, makes me want to do it even less. This seems like a loud and clear call to practice half moon! Not quite in love with this pose yet but we’re working through it 😉

Benefits

  • Challenges and works balance
  • Both strengthens and stretches the spine
  • Strengthens abdominals, thighs, ankles and buttocks
  • Tones lower back muscles
  • Helps with sciatica
  • Improves digestion
  • Relieves anxiety and fatigue
  • Helps with focus and concentration
  • Can be very humbling … yet also fun!

A Few Tips

  • Use a block under the lower hand
  • Use the wall for balance. Even if you are not touching, it may help you develop more confidence in the pose
  • Find a place of focus for your eyes and gaze softly (drishti)
  • Start with the upper hand on the hip, gaze down. As balance improves, extend the arm towards the ceiling and turn your gaze up
  • Breath steadily and set an intention of  both grounding (stability) and expansion (growth)
  • If you fall, don’t dwell. Reset and carry on!
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