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Half Moon Pose

Ardha Chandrasana अर्धचन्द्रासन

IntermédiaireEnv. a brief, comfortable hold per sidePrononciation : AR-dhuh chun-DRAH-suh-nuh (approximate English cue)

Half Moon Pose is a standing balance with one hand supported and the other leg lifting to the side. Use a wall or block, keep the lifted leg low, and avoid treating the full-height balance as necessary.

Illustration au trait de Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana)
Nom sanskritArdha Chandrasana
Type de pratiqueStanding balance
Niveau suggéréIntermédiaire
Pratiquez dans une amplitude confortableCe guide est informatif et ne constitue pas un avis médical personnalisé. Arrêtez en cas de douleur aiguë, d’engourdissement, d’étourdissement ou d’inconfort respiratoire.

What is Half Moon Pose?

Ardha Chandrasana is a one-legged standing balance often entered from Triangle Pose. The hand can stay on a block or chair, and the lifted leg may remain low.

How do you explore a supported version?

Practice beside a wall with a block or stable chair available.

  1. Begin in a wide stance and bend one knee slightly.
  2. Place one hand on a block or chair in front of that foot.
  3. Shift weight gradually into the bent leg and let the other foot slide back, keeping its toes near the floor.
  4. If stable, lift the back leg a small amount while keeping the support and gaze low.
  5. Lower the leg, return to the starting stance, and change sides.

How can you modify Half Moon?

Keep the lifted toes on the floor, use a wall behind the back, and keep the supporting hand on a chair. Reduce the torso rotation.

When should you stop or modify?

Use support if balance is uncertain. Stop for pain, dizziness, or instability. This draft awaits qualified teacher review.

Common question: Does the lifted leg need to reach hip height?

No. A low lift or toe-supported position is a valid exploration.

Références et lectures complémentaires

Ces références fournissent un contexte général. Elles ne valident pas chaque indication de cette page et ne remplacent pas les conseils d’un enseignant qualifié.

  1. Yoga: Effectiveness and Safety National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). General context on yoga safety and balance adaptations; not pose-specific instruction.