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Half Moon Pose: Ardha Chandrasana | Traditional

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Benefits

Builds strength, mobility, and breathing awareness with steady alignment. Particularly helpful for feeling steady and present.

Props

No-props

Hold Time

5 to 8 breaths

Cautions

Practice within a pain-free range. Reduce depth or use props for knee, low back, neck, wrist, or shoulder sensitivity.

Entering Half Moon Pose

Begin in Triangle Pose or a lunge with the front hand on the floor or block. Shift the weight into the front foot and lift the back leg to hip height. Open the chest and stack the top hip over the standing leg. Take a steady inhale to create length, then use the exhale to settle into the final shape.

Exiting Half Moon Pose

Lower the lifted leg with control. Return to Triangle Pose or a lunge before changing sides. Pause in a neutral position for a moment before continuing.