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Ardha Chandrasana Yoga Pose: Half Moon Pose

The moon has a rich symbolic significance in yoga mythology.  In hatha yoga, for example, the sun and the moon represent the two polar energies of the human body.  In fact, the word hatha itself is often divided into its two constituent syllables, “ha” and “tha”, which are then esoterically interpreted as signifying the solar and lunar energies.  The moon has a strong influence on water, this pose calms and makes us withdraw internally.

Ardha Chandrasana or Half Moon pose is an asana which is a highly effective strengthener for the legs and ankles.  You have to sort of squint to see the half moon, try drawing a half circle from the raised top hand through the lifted foot to the standing floor and supporting hand.



Benefits of Half Moon Pose

Extends your midsection and shoulders
Expands versatility of your hip joints
Expands neck versatility
Extends your spinal muscles
Cures extension of the liver and spleen
Advances appropriate kidney capacity
Reinforces and tones muscles in your thighs and calves
Extends your hamstrings and groin muscles


How To Do Half Moon Pose

Stand straight with some distance between your legs
Open both your hands widely, exhale and move your right hand to the floor, press it down
Straighten the right leg. As you do that, lift the left leg off the floor. Make sure it's parallel to the floor
Find your balance, and keep the left leg strong. Just make sure you do not lock the right knee. The kneecap must be straight and not aligned inwards
Twist your upper torso towards your left, and move your left hip slightly forward
Place your left hand on your left hip
Place your head in a neutral position as you gaze forward
Place your body weight on the leg that you are standing on
Your lower hand must be pressed to the floor such that it helps you maintain balance
Make sure you firmly push the scapula and sacrum against the back of your torso
At first, try this posture with support such as with a chair.  Then when you are ready to reach down and up simultaneously, you will reintegrate parts that feel separate from the whole.  Once your comfortable with a chair as a support, use a box or blocks that are lower than the chair.

Do not practice this pose if you have blood pressure or are currently experiencing headaches, insomnia or diarrhea.  Women who are pregnant should also avoid this pose.