Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana)

Pair of elevation drawings of women performing the Half Moon Pose

Half Moon Pose is a beginner posture that works like a standing inversion. Half Moon Pose helps tone the hips and legs while bringing strength to the back. Half Moon Pose is known to help with anxiety, back aches, sciatica, fatigue and some stomach issues. Some preparatory postures to Half Moon Pose consist of Bound Angle, Extended Triangle, and Hero Pose.

To do Half Moon Pose, begin in Extended Triangle Pose on the right side. On an inhale, lift onto the right foot keeping the left foot straight back with the foot flexed using the right fingertips to balance and the left arm up palm facing in with the hips stacked. Try using a block for balance!

Multiple yoga poses of men performing the Half Moon Pose

Assorted silhouettes of men and women in the Half Moon Pose

How do you become a yoga instructor?

To become a yoga instructor, a teacher training that includes coursework in anatomy, physiology, instructional techniques, and yoga philosophy needs to be completed. After the completion of the program, budding instructors can apply for registration by the Yoga Alliance for the Registered Yoga Teacher (RTY) credential. Most professionals in the industry continue to earn educational credits by attending workshops and seminars.

How many calories does yoga burn?

The number of calories burned doing yoga depends on the type of yoga and the length and intensity of the class. According to the Mayo Clinic, a 160 pound person may burn around 183 calories in an hour long Hatha (basic) yoga class. However, the same person may burn 460 calories in a Bikram (also known as hot yoga) yoga class.

 How often should you do yoga?

The frequency of yoga practice should be an individual decision depending on personal goals and preferences. The benefits of yoga can be received if practiced every day, but those same benefits can also be received from practicing once weekly or biweekly.

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How often should you exercise?

The right amount of exercise depends on the individual as well on other factors relating to the body and training, but it is recommended for adults to exercise at least 150 minutes per week. If you don’t exercise start with one day a week and increase frequency. If you are trying stay in shape exercise 4 to 5 days a week.

How much exercise is too much?

The amount of exercise that is too much depends on the individual but if you notice that you are often tired, unable to exercise at the same level, or need longer periods of rest you may be exercising too much. Too much endurance exercise is linked with structural remodeling of the heart, enlarged arteries, and increased anxiety and depression.

When is the best time to exercise?

The best time to exercise depends on the individual’s schedule and what they enjoy the most, but regardless of the time it should be consistent. There is no best time to exercise to burn the most calories, but a time of day can influence how you feel when exercising. For example, exercising in the morning is the best for people who have trouble with consistency.

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Ardha Chandrasana

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Half Moon Pose elevations (men & women), outline silhouettes

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