Yoga Asana I HALBMOND I myyogaflows

Half Moon Pose I Ardha Chandrasana

Alignment

I  Find a firm stand in the leg
I  Bring the weight on the front foot
I  Front foot pointing straight forward
I  Bring one hand on the floor/block in front your foot, other hand in your hip
I  Raise the back leg with flexed foot and stretch straight back
I  Open the hips wide and turn thigh outwards
I  Turn the upper body sideways
I  Relax and open shoulders
I  Bring the the upper arm vertically up, look up
I  Take 10 deep breaths in this position

Effects

I  Strengthens abdomen, back, thighs and ankles
I  Strengthens the lumbar vertebra, hip and sacrum
I  Opens shoulders and chest
I  Relieves sciatica
I  Increases balance and coordination
I  Gives a feeling of stability and stability
I  Good against stress and anxiety
I  Stimulates digestion