Start in Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle) with your left foot forward.It also strengthens your thighs (especially your outer thighs/abductors) and your buttocks (glutes). On the lifted thigh, it stretches your groin and front of your hip (hip flexors), including your psoas.It also stretches the back of your thigh (hamstrings) and your buttocks (glutes) On your standing thigh: strengthens your thighs and ankles.Section divider SanskritĪrdha Chandrasana ( are-dah chan-DRAHS-anna)Ĭhandra = glittering, shining, having the brilliancy or hue of light (said of the gods) usually translated as “moon” Section divider Half Moon Pose basicsīenefits: Half Moon Pose improves balance and counteracts the effects of sitting. It’s the same way in daily life: When you get distracted, come back to your breath and to the present moment. ![]() If you lose your balance and fall in Half Moon Pose, simply refocus and reconnect with your breath. If you have a tight chest or hips (say, from sitting at a computer all day), do some hip opening stretches before moving into this pose, so that you can more easily rotate your torso and lengthen your ribcage. Practice Half Moon Pose on both sides to work on postural imbalances. You bring in energies from both the moon (calm, cooling) and the sun (fiery, intense), as you root down with your standing leg and stabilizing arm while lifting and extending your raised leg and opposite arm. ![]() Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!Īrdha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose) is a challenging posture that will test your balance.
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