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Step-by-Step Moon Salutation - Chandra Namaskara

By Ann Pizer, About.com

Updated April 05, 2007

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Mountain Pose - Tadasana and Raised Arms Pose - Urdhva Hastasana

Mountain Pose and Raised Arms Pose with Backbend

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Begin the sequence standing in Mountain Pose - Tadasana.

Inhale - Hook the thumbs of your outstretched arms as you raise them up over the head. This variarion of Raised Arms Pose -Urdhva Hastasana is a backbend, so reach the arms toward the wall behind you.

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