Bound Half Moon - Baddha Ardha Chandrasana

Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. Baddha Ardha Chandr?sana

STEPS :

1. Straddle the feet three to four feet apart with the toes facing forward. Raise the arms out to the side, parallel to the floor (for beginners, this pose can be positioned against a wall)
2. Turn the left foot inward 90 degrees and the right foot 180 degrees to the right
3. Put the body’s weight on the right leg and let it provide support as the left leg is lifted out to the side
4. Lower the right hand and place it on the floor (for beginners, place the right hand on a block) and balance the body with the right foot and the right hand
5. Extend the left hand straight up and fully extend the left arm
6. Check alignment to make sure that the left hip is over the right hip and that the left shoulder is over the right shoulder
7. Make sure the chest is open
8. If possible, gaze up toward the left hand and hold the pose for a few complete breaths
9. Repeat the process on the left side

Benefits

• It strengthens the shoulders, and core muscles 

• Increases the flexibility of hips, hamstrings, groins, and calves.

• Maintains balance on both sides of the body.

• Tones the spine, open the heart chakra, and potentially expand the lungs.

• Activates spinal nerves.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.