Ardha Chandrasana - Half Moon Pose

Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite.Greatly increases sense of balance and mental focus.

STEPS :

1. Start the yoga by maintaining the Triangle pose with your right leg forward and knee bent softly as you bring your left hand to the hip. 
2. Slowly put your right hand to the floor in front of your right foot. The hand should be under the shoulder so that you can follow the right posture. Tent your hand so that only your fingertips are touching the floor. 
3. Try to straighten your right leg while lifting your left foot off the ground. Your left leg should be as straight as possible. 
4. Open your hips such that your left hip point is stacked on the right hip point. 
5. Now, your left leg will be parallel to the ground. Make sure you flex your foot so that the toes point towards the left. 
6. Once it is balanced, raise your left arms up and open the chest to make a straight line with your left hand and right leg. 
7. In the final step of Ardh Chandrasana, turn your head up so that you can see the left hand’s fingertips. Hold this pose for at least 5 breaths. Repeat the pose on the other side. 

Benefits

• Aids in fat loss.
• Greatly increases sense of balance and mental focus.
• Stretches thighs and ankles.
• Strengthens ankles, knees and legs.
• Roots thighbones to help alleviate backpain.
• Strengthens abdomen, buttocks and spine.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.