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half moon
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Description
Ardha chandrasana Half Moon Pose A standing balance with one leg lifted and extended backward while the opposite arm reaches toward the ground and the other arm extends upward, creating a lateral stretch and open chest. Commonly included in standing sequences as a balance challenge and transition between standing and floor poses. It is part of the balance pose family and typically practiced on both left and right sides. Known as Ardha Chandrasana in Sanskrit, meaning half moon pose.
Has Side Direction:
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Defining limb:
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Common Names
HM
half moon
ardha chandrasana
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