Ardha Chandrasana

A standing balancing pose where the body opens laterally, with one hand on the floor and the opposite leg lifted parallel to the ground.

Alignment Cues

• 1.From Triangle Pose, bend the front knee and step the back foot forward
• 2.Place the bottom hand on the floor or a block
• 3.Lift the back leg parallel to the floor
• 4.Stack the hips and open the chest
• 5.Top arm extends toward the ceiling

Benefits

• +Improves balance and coordination
• +Strengthens ankles, thighs, and spine
• +Opens the chest and shoulders
• +Stretches the hamstrings and groins