Yoga poses: Half Moon pose

The starting movements of the "Half Moon" are very similar to the "Triangle" and "Side Corner", so you can practice the "Half Moon" after practicing these two postures. It puts a lot of tests on balance. If you are not confident, remember not to force yourself, or use yoga bricks to help!

Practice:

1 First follow the steps to complete the "triangle style".

2 Bend your right knee at a 90-degree angle to the ground.

3 Turn your eyes to the ground about one foot in front of the toe of your right foot, retract your left hand, and place it on your left pelvis. Move your right hand towards the focus of your eyes in front of you, and then press your fingertips on the ground (see illustration), with your thumb about a foot away from your toe. Stretch your body slightly forward, move your center of gravity to your right foot, lift your left heel off the ground, and prepare to lift your left foot. Stay for about 2 to 3 seconds and keep breathing.

4 Inhale, open your chest, and stretch your spine. Exhale, slowly push your right foot straight, and at the same time lift your left foot off the ground. Balance with your right foot straight. Push your left foot straight and lift it to be parallel to the ground, with your knees and toes forward, and your left pelvis and left shoulder moved backward; conversely, move your right pelvis and right shoulder forward, bringing your chest and abdomen forward, and the entire body is horizontal. Finally, straighten your left hand upward with force, forming a vertical line with your shoulders and right hand. If the balance is properly controlled, turn your head upward and look at your left hand. Breathe deeply and steadily.

Hold this position for about 20 to 30 seconds, then return to step 1 in reverse order and repeat the above steps with the other foot.

Common mistakes:

* Bend your knees so that you cannot balance your body.

* The shoulders are not open. * Spine's not stretched.

* The raised foot is not straight. * Face, chest and abdomen facing downward. Bend your crotch inward.

Difficulty adjustment:

If you have trouble reaching down on the ground, borrow a yoga brick and press on it.

Benefits:

* The spine is stretched, increasing flexibility.

* Eliminate excess fat from the waist, outer buttocks and outer thighs.

* Soothes lower back pain.

* Soothes sciatica.

* Stretch your shoulders to improve their poor posture. * Improve blood circulation in your feet.

* Improve concentration.

Notes:

* If you have headaches, eye diseases, diarrhea, varicose veins, insomnia, etc., please don't do this position for the time being.

* For those with high blood pressure, please do not turn your head up when performing Step 4. Please look forward. (Internship Editor: Long Weiquan)