Revolved Balancing Half Moon

Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana

Pronounce: par-ee-VRIT-tah ARD-hah chan-DRAH-suh-nuh

Instructions

Begin in a standing forward fold. Place your right fingertips on the floor or a block under your shoulder. With an inhale, lift your left leg behind you, bringing it parallel to the floor. Flex the left foot. With an exhale, twist your torso to the right. Reach your left arm upward, stacking your shoulders. Keep your hips level and your gaze steady. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. With an exhale, lower your left hand and foot to the floor. Return to the forward fold. Change sides. Alignment Cues: Hips square to floor · Engage lifted leg · Stack shoulders Flex lifted foot · Reach top arm high · Gaze can be up or down
Exercise Name: Revolved Balancing Half Moon Instruction: Begin in a standing forward fold. Place your right fingertips on the floor or a block under your shoulder. With an inhale, lift your left leg behind you, bringing it parallel to the floor. Flex the left foot. With an exhale, twist your torso to the right. Reach your left arm upward, stacking your shoulders. Keep your hips level and your gaze steady. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. With an exhale, lower your left hand and foot to the floor. Return to the forward fold. Change sides. Alignment Cues: Hips square to floor · Engage lifted leg · Stack shoulders Flex lifted foot · Reach top arm high · Gaze can be up or down Primary Body Parts: Chest, Glutes & Hip Flexors Secondary Body Parts: Upper Back & Lower Traps Equipments: Categories: Balancing, Core, Standing, Twists