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Sugarcane Pose

Ardha Chandra Chapasana

ARD-hah chahn-DRAH chah-PAHS-ah-nah

A beautiful and challenging balance that combines the lateral opening of Half Moon with a deep backbend and quad stretch. It improves balance, opens the heart, and builds focus.

Chakras
PrimaryAnahata (Heart)
SecondaryManipura (Solar Plexus)Svadhisthana (Sacral)
Gaze:Upward / Sky
Quick Summary
  • From Half Moon Pose, bend your lifted knee and reach back for your foot.

  • Kick your foot into your hand to open your chest and shoulder.

  • Keep your standing leg strong and your chest open toward the side.

Foundation
  • Ground down through all four corners of your standing foot.

  • Keep the bottom hand steady on the floor or a block.

Alignment
  • Keep your standing leg straight but don't lock the knee.

  • Rotate your chest open toward the sky as you kick back.

  • Keep your hips stacked as much as possible.

Inhale to expand the chest|exhale to find balance and steady focus.
standingbackbend