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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.
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.
Ground down through all four corners of your standing foot.
Keep the bottom hand steady on the floor or a block.
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.