ARDHA CHANDRASANA

 (Ardha Chandrasana)

Start with the Trikonasana on your right. Place your left hand on the left hip. Then, as you inhale, bend your right knee, and move the same foot about 12 inches forward. While you do this, move your right hand forward and place it beyond the toes of your right foot.

Exhale, and move your right hand to the floor. Press it down. Then, 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 don’t lock the right knee. The knee cap 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 scapulas and sacrum against the back of your torso.

Hold the pose for a few seconds. Release and repeat on the other side.

 

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Precautions  

These are some points of caution you must keep in mind before you do this asana.

People with neck problems must continue looking straight, keeping their neck long. Do not look upwards.

Avoid doing this asana if you have the following problems.

Migraines and Head aches

Low Blood pressure

Insomnia

The Benefits of ardha chandrasana

  benefits of  Ardha Chandrasana.

Practicing this asana helps to make the thighs, ankles, buttocks, abdomen, and spine stronger.

This asana also gives the hamstrings, calves, chest, shoulders, spine, and groin a good stretch.

This asana also helps you balance and focus and gives you a sense of better coordination.

It acts as a stress reliever.

It is said to improve digestion as well.

It also relieves menstrual disorders and pain in the legs.

The pose helps to ease lower back problems.