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Revolved Half Moon

Parivritta Ardha Chandrasana

pah-ree-VRIT-tah ARD-hah chahn-DRAHS-ah-nah

A challenging and powerful balance that combines a twist with a one-legged standing pose. It strengthens the legs and core while improving focus and detoxifying the body through rotation.

Chakras
PrimaryManipura (Solar Plexus)
SecondaryMuladhara (Root)
Gaze:Hand / Fingertips
Quick Summary
  • From a standing position, lift one leg back and reach the opposite hand to the floor or a block.

  • Twist your torso toward your standing leg and reach your other arm to the sky.

  • Keep your lifted leg strong and parallel to the floor.

Foundation
  • Ground down firmly through your standing foot.

  • Keep the bottom hand steady for support.

Alignment
  • Keep your lifted leg active by reaching through the heel.

  • Lengthen your spine from your tailbone to the crown of your head.

  • Stack your shoulders and reach up through your top fingertips.

Inhale to lengthen the spine|exhale to deepen the twist from your core.
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