Shift your left hip back, and then fold sideways at the hip. Reach through your right hand in the same direction that your right foot is pointed. Align your front heel with the arch of your back foot. Rotate your right (front) foot 90 degrees, so your front foot's toes point to the top of the mat. Your feet should be as far apart as your wrists. Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder-height. Turn to the left and step your feet wide apart. If you have any medical concerns, talk with your doctor before practicing yoga.īegin by standing at the top of your mat. Always work within your own range of limits and abilities. Those with neck injuries should not turn their heads to face the top hand (in Step 7 of the Instructions, below), but should continue looking straight ahead. It can also help you prevent the risk of injury by making you more aware of your body's position and movements.ĭo not practice Half Moon Pose if you have low blood pressure or are currently experiencing headaches, insomnia, or diarrhea. Improving your proprioception can bring more poise to your everyday activities. It helps to increase your body awareness and the sense of your body's position in space (this sense is called "proprioception"). Most notably, Half Moon improves your sense of balance and full-body coordination. When practiced correctly, this pose is therapeutic for sciatica and lower back pain. Half Moon, like Extended Triangle Pose, also stimulates the organs of the torso, which can provide relief from digestive distress, such as indigestion and constipation.
Because your heart is higher than your head in Half Moon, this pose also provides the benefits of mild inversions, including relief from stress, anxiety, and fatigue.
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