Revolved Half Moon Pose - Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana
Contents
Revolved Half Moon Pose or Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana (PAHR-ee-VREE-tah ARD-uh chan-DRAHS-uh-nuh) comes from four words: “Parivrtta” — meaning “revolved”,”Ardha” — meaning “half”, “Chandra” — meaning “moon”, “Asana” — meaning “pose”. Is a standing yoga pose that combines the challenge of balancing with the detoxifying benefits of a twist. It’s an advanced variation of the pose, Half Moon ( Ardha Chandrasana), which builds mental and physical strength.
This standing pose, a variation of Half Moon, involves rotating your torso, which stimulates the abdominal organs. It also opens your chest as you elongate and extend your arms, and hones your focus as you find your balance. Once you’ve mastered the stability required of this pose, you’ll reap its heavenly reward: energy radiating from your core and extending out to your limbs.
Pose Detail
- Difficulty: Advanced, Intermediate
- By Type: Balancing Yoga Poses, Chest Opening Yoga Poses, Flexibility Yoga Poses, Hip Opening Yoga Poses, Strengthening Yoga Poses
- Body Position: Standing Yoga Poses, Twist Yoga Poses
- By Benefit: Yoga Poses For Digestion, Yoga Poses For Stress Relief
Step-by-Step Instructions
Benefits and Contraindications
Stretches the shoulders, back and hamstrings
Improves balance and coordination
Improves digestion
Strengthens the legs and core
Low blood pressure
Insomnia
Diarrhea
Neck injuries
Pregnancy
Photo poses in different angles
Modifications,Props and Tips
- Place a block under your bottom hand to bring the ground closer to you.
- Press the sole of your raised foot firmly against a wall for support and to engage the leg muscles.
- Hover your lower hand off the floor, bringing elbow to your knee or hand to your heart.
- Keep your gaze to the side or downward to release your neck.
Frequently Asked Questions
Variations
- Half Moon Pose
- Revolved Half Moon Pose With Block
- Revolved Half Moon Pose With Chair
- Revolved Half Moon Pose At The Wall
Top Preparatory Pose
- Half Moon Pose
- Revolved Triangle Pose
- Standing Split Pose
Top Follow-Up Pose
- Revolved Dancer Pose
- Parivrtta Ardha Chandra Chapasana
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