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Revolved Half Moon Pose - Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana

How To Do Revolved Half Moon Pose - Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana

By Ann Pizer, About.com

Updated: July 16, 2008

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Revolved Half Moon Pose - Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana

© Barry Stone
Type of pose: Standing, balancing, twisting

Benefits: Strengthen the ankles, and thighs, improves balance, cleanses the organs

Instructions:

1. From Trikonasana, soften the right knee and bring the right hand to your hip.

2. Place the left hand flat on the floor about a foot in front of the right foot.

3. Begin to straighten the right leg while simultaneously kicking up the left leg parallel to the floor.

4. Twist the torso towards the right, bringing the right arm up toward the ceiling and the gaze up to the right fingertips.

5. Keep both hips squared towards the floor.

Beginners: Take a block underneath the left hand. Do the pose near a wall and bring the left foot to the wall when you kick up the left leg.

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