Half Moon Pose Yoga

In order to achieve the desired effect, yoga practice must carefully master the skills of each set of movements. Although you will find that yoga postures are actually diverse during the process of yoga learning, yoga postures use many easy-to-master skills that are suitable for all ages, which allows us to exercise in simple leisure. Let's start today's study-Half Moon Style.

Sanskrit name: Ardha Chandrasana

English name: Half Moon Pose

Chinese name: Half Moon Style

This position can effectively strengthen the legs and ankles.

The moon has a very important symbolic significance in yoga mythology. For example, in hatha yoga, the sun and the moon represent two diametrically opposed energies in the human body. In fact, the word HATHA itself consists of two parts: HA and THA, and the secret meaning also refers to the sun and the moon respectively.

（are-dah chan-DRAHS-anna）

ardha = half

candra = flashing, bright light with brilliance or color; usually represents the moon

efficacy

- Strengthen the abdomen, ankles, thighs, buttocks and spine

- Stretch the groin, tendons and calves, shoulders, chest and spine

- Improve coordination and balance

- Help relieve stress

- Improve digestion

This position is very beneficial for those with leg injuries or infections. It strengthens the lower area of the spine, the nerves connected to the leg muscles and the knees. Practicing this position with other standing poses can help treat stomach problems.

Contraindications

If you have a problem with your neck, do not turn your head upward; keep looking forward so that the force is evenly applied on both sides of your neck.

- Headaches or migraines

- Hypotension

- Diarrhea

- Insomnia

Those who feel weak and exhausted from practicing standing positions should only practice triangular stretches and triangular lateral stretches, which help strengthen their bodies. Only when you are physically strong can you start practicing other standing postures.

Skill:

1. When the right side is in a triangular pose, exhale-bend your right knee, place your right palm on the ground about 30 centimeters away from your right foot, and at the same time, your left foot approaches your right foot.

2. Exhale-Lift your left leg, toes up, and stretch your right hand and right leg.

3. Place your left hand on your left hip and keep your shoulders stretched upward in yoga to maintain balance. Or straighten your left arm out towards the sky and point your middle finger to the sky.

4. Place the center of gravity on your right foot and right hip, and your right hand is only used as a support to maintain balance.

5. Hold the posture for 20-30 seconds and breathe deeply and evenly. Then slowly lower your left leg and return to triangular pose.

6. Repeat this posture on the left side

Tips for beginners

Many beginners cannot touch the ground with their hands or fingers. For these beginners, the alternative is to put their hands on a brick.

Yoga is a systematic science and a way of exercise to achieve harmony and unity of body, mind and spirit. Through scientific study and exercise, we can not only improve our physical, spiritual, moral and spiritual aspects, but also help us fully exert our potential abilities. To improve people's mental, physical, spiritual and emotional abilities, start with yoga practice. (Internship Editor: Zhang Xing)