Home Practice Tips: Ardha Chandrasana with Chair Support

Описание: Ardha Chandrasana | Half Moon Pose

"In this asana, your body takes the shape of a half moon. Regular practice enhances your span of concentration. It also improves coordination and motor reflexes." - B.K.S. Iyengar

Using a chair in this way helps to get the rotation of the trunk and the shoulder blades moving firmly into the back. It provides an extra level of control for the upper body which can inform the lower body, specifically the top hip to roll back. When you get the full feeling of rotation it's incredible! For us taller ones, the bricks are helpful to bring the level of the chair up.

Benefits:
keeps the spinal muscles supple
improves circulation in the feet
tones the lumbar and sacral spine
corrects misalignment of the shoulders
only standing asana that removes fatigue, when done against a wall

Notes / Contraindications:
bring yourself to the wall if you balance is off
if you feel this in your back, it's an indication that you may not be lengthening your lower spine - draw your pubis towards your navel and move your tailbone into the back and down towards your lifted heel
it's not recommended to practice this asana if you have stress-related headaches, migraines, eye strain, varicose veins, diarrhea or insomnia
if you have hypertension, don't look up, look straight ahead

We thank all of the teachers, mentors, colleagues and students who have shared and are sharing in this practice and learning with us.

We recommend attending class at least 2-3 times a week, and adding in self-practice at home is beneficial for your progression. Questions about anything? Email or call us! We're here to help you along the way so you can experience the transformative effects this practice can offer. The above is paraphrased from the Iyengar family's work and books.

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