Ardhakatichakrasana (half moon pose)

Ardhakatichakrasana (half moon pose) :-

Ardha means half, kati means waist & chakra is wheel. In this posture semicircle is formed at the waist by lateral bending.

Half moon pose in yoga ,21 june 2019 international yoga day special

Ardhakatichakrasana

Procedures:

Sthiti -tadasan

Step 1-slowly raise the right arm and till the arm or biceps muscle touches the ear with inhalation, palm facing sideways, stretch the arm to maximum.

Step 2-slowly bend the body to the left at waist as far as possible with exhalation. Slide the left arm down as far as possible over the thigh. Allow the hand to hang freely. Final posture. Maintain the position for some time with normal breathing.

Step-3 -return to initial position with inhalation. Slowly straighten the body. Keep the spine erect.

Step 4-bring the right hand slowly downward until touches the right thigh. Relax in sthiti -tadasan.

Repeate the same on other side.

Benefits -enhances flexibility & digestive power.

Reduce the stiffness of back, leg, reduce the waist line.

Lungs capacity increases and excess fat around the waist reduces.

Milan Tomic

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