Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)
Learned: Appendix Only
See Manual Pages: A-113, A-117
Where this can show up in class: Sutra 2, Peak Pada
This pose can be done in the following orientations: Standing.
| Hip and Knee Information | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Position | Knee Position | Significant Weight Bearing | |||
| Open | Closed | Bent | Straight | ||
| Front/Leading Leg | X | X | X | ||
| Back/Second Leg | X | X | |||
| Movements of Prana | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Prana | Apana | Vyana | Samana |
Extended arm |
Standing leg foot Standing arm hand |
Crown Spine Extended leg Extended leg foot |
Core |
| Relevant Asanas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kramas | Related Asanas | Pratikryasanas |
Trikonasana / Utthita Trikonasana (Prasarita) Vasisthasana (Prasarita) Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana Utthita Tadasana Anantasana Svarga Dvijasana Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana |
| Physical Key Actions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Joint Mobilizations | Muscle Stretching | Muscle Engagement |
Adductors |
Standing leg quads Standing leg glutes |
| Common Misalignments | |
|---|---|
| Mixalignments | Cues to help |