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Easy Half Moon Pose/ Ardhachandrasana
By FITTR
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20 Jun 2022
2022-06-20T12:57:56.000Z
Preparation
This pose strengthens the abdomen, spine and is said to improve digestion 1. Stand in the tada-asana with both feet touching from the heel to the big toe, keeping the back straight and the arms pressed slightly against the sides with palms facing inward. This is the starting position.
Method
Step 1
Take the namaskara mudra with your hands
Step 2
Inhale and raise the arms straight up keeping the palms pressed lightly together
Step 3
Arch your body backwards keeping your arms above your head, tilt the head backward and hold
Step 4
Keep your knees straight while holding posture
Step 5
Slowly return to the tada-asana i.e
Step 6
the starting position
Step 7
Repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions
Step 8
And that's how you do Ardhachandra-asana – The Half – moon Pose
Step 9
Precautions: People with Low blood pressure, Back pain and slipped (herniated) disc patients should avoid this asana.
