How to do Ardha Chandrasana - "Half Moon" Pose Tutorial (15-min) Yoga Breakdown

In this practice

Key teachings

• Precision in alignment for complex poses
• Understanding body mechanics for balance
• Using props for support and modification

Ideal for

• Practitioners wanting to master Ardha Chandrasana
• Individuals working on balance and core strength
• Intermediate yoga students

Lesson

Instructions

How to do ardha chandrasana "half moon" pose. If you liked this video, get 50% off my yoga eCourse covering modifications and how to be your own best teacher:

What you need for this "half moon" pose tutorial video:

1. Something you can use as a yoga strap (a scarf, belt for your pants or rolled up towel all work great)

2. Space in your house, ideally near an open wall you can lean against

Ardha Chandrasana, "half-moon" pose, is one of the trickiest balancing poses out there, but rarely broken down in a yoga class. That's why I was thrilled when one of you wrote in on my website ( ) and requested a video on it.

This video starts with an alignment exercise laying down on our backs on the floor. If you're short on time (or just impatient) that's OK! Skip ahead to minute 4:48 (or click the button in the video) to jump to the standing tutorial. Of course, if you have the time to do the part on the floor I think you will find it very helpful (not to mention it's a nice hamstring warm up).

I do the standing tutorial on the second side so your body can feel even. Jump to 11:02 (or press the button in the video) to do the second side with me after the tutorial is over.

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Steps

• Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose) breakdown
• Laying down alignment exercises for Half Moon
• Standing tutorial for Half Moon Pose

Benefits

• Improves balance and coordination
• Strengthens core, ankles, and thighs
• Opens hips and chest
• Increases focus and concentration