Ardha Chandrasana
with Pada Hastasana
Half-Moon with Hands-to-Feet Pose
Opening front, back and sides to prepare for class.

BENEFITS:
  • Great for respiratory problems (asthma, bronchial infections)
  • Reduces pain in the lower back / Helps with sciatica problems
  • Tones the spinal nerves and abdominal organs (colon, pancreas, kidneys)
  • Improves bowel function
  • Alleviates anxiety and stress
  • Stimulates pituitary gland
  • Firms and trims waistline, hips, abdomen, buttocks and thighs
tips:
In Half Moon
  • your lungs 80% full of air, breath through the nose
  • Always go for alignment before depth
In Hands to Feet
  • Imagine planting roots into the floor with the balls of your feet
  • As you pull up with the arms, relax the front of your hips