Yoga Positions for Beginners | Ardhachandra-asana
Ardhachandra-asana - The Half-moon Pose
The Sanskrit word ardha means “half,” and the word chandra means “moon,” thus, this is the “half moon” posture.
Actually for this pose there are no contra-indications, it is simple enough. To rise, feet are wider than shoulders, stops are parallel. With a breath to lift hands through the parties to level of shoulders. With an exhalation to bend aside to the left (bent) foot (women - to right). The left palm to put on a floor and to lean against it. The right foot to lift aside and to arrange in parallel a floor, the Right hand to put on the right hip. To be late in a pose on an exhalation. With a breath to rise. With an exhalation to repeat in other party. Attention in area of kidneys. Repeat ardha-chandra-asana two to three times.
