Parivṛtta Ardha Chandrāsana - Revolved Half Moon
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STEPS :
- From a forward fold bring the right hand to the floor in front of the left foot. With the left hand on the sacrum, bend your left knee and step the right foot back so your body weight begins to shift into the left leg. Breathe and stabilise your foundation through the sole of your left foot.
- Look down to the floor as you raise the right leg off the floor and straighten the left leg. Using the right hand for balance, open the chest toward the left and extend the left arm upward. Extend the right toes down to the ground and stretch back through the right heel. Twist your trunk more to the left. If your balance is steady, turn the head up and gaze at the tip of the left thumb. Breathe deeply and evenly.
- To release, lower the left hand to the floor as you bend the left knee and gracefully lower the right foot. Come to mountain pose, then repeat on the other side.
Benefits
- Strengthens the abdomen, ankles, thighs, buttocks and spine.
- Stretches the groins, hamstrings, calves, shoulders, chest and spine.
- Improves coordination and sense of balance.
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.