Half Moon

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Instructions

  • From High Lunge with the left foot forward, inhale and shift weight forward into the left foot, straightening the left leg. Lift the right leg up parallel to the floor.

  • Staring at a point on the floor, place the left palm directly under the left shoulder and carefully bring the right hand to the right hip. Roll the right hip up and back so the hips face the side wall.

  • Inhale the right fingertips up towards the ceiling. Turn the head to face the side wall. Work on turning the whole torso to face the side wall.

  • Breathe and hold for 3-5 breaths.

  • To release: exhale and slowly bring both hands back to the floor and step the foot back into High Lunge.

  • Repeat on the other side.

Modifications

  • Use a block under the hand

  • Use a wall for support - lean back, head and legs against the wall

Contraindications

  • Leg injuries

  • Hip injuries

  • Shoulder injuries

  • Back injuries

Type of pose

  • Standing

  • Balancing

Parts of Body Benefited

  • Hips

  • Legs

Other strategies from:

Hatha Yoga

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