Half Moon

Ardha Chandrasana

A playful balance. Practise with your back near a wall and a block under your hand while you find it.

4 gentle steps · about a minute

Step 1 of 4

Begin in Triangle

Start in Triangle Pose with your right foot turned out and your right hand reaching forward.

Settle in your base.

Step 2 of 4

Bend your front knee and place your right hand on the floor or a block about a foot ahead of your toes.

Find your hand, find steady.

Step 3 of 4

Lift your back leg to hip height, stack your top hip, and reach your top arm to the sky.

Reach long in both directions.

Step 4 of 4

Gaze forward or up, hold for a few breaths, then lower slowly and try the other side.

Steady gaze, calm breath.

All steps complete

That is Half Moon Pose. A lovely blend of strength, balance and openness. Here is Michelle in the full pose.

Good for: Improves balance and coordination and strengthens the legs and core.