Bound Revolved Half Moon - Parivrtta Baddha Ardha Chandrasana

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

STEPS :

1. Begin in half moon pose, standing on your right foot with your right fingertips on the floor.
2. Exhale and lower your left fingertips to the floor.
3. Inhale and reach your right arm toward the sky, torso twisting to the right.
4. Breathe while holding the pose. Exhale and untwist, returning to half moon.
5. Inhale and come to standing.
6. Again, come to half moon pose, this time standing on your left foot with your left fingertips on the floor.
7. Exhale and lower your right fingertips to the floor.
8. Inhale and reach your left arm toward the sky, torso twisting to the left.
9. Breathe while holding the pose.

Benefits

• Increases flexibility in the spine and back and stretches the shoulders.
• Strengthens the legs.
• Increases flexibility of the hip and knee joints.
• Improves balance.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.