Bikram Ardha Chandrasana

Bikram Half Moon Pose

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Bikram Half Moon Pose demonstrated on a yoga mat
Right-side demonstration

How to do Bikram Half Moon Pose

  1. Stand tall with both feet grounded and your weight balanced between them.
  2. Raise both arms overhead and interlace your fingers.
  3. Exhale and arc your torso to the right, keeping both feet grounded.
  4. Keep your legs and arms long without locking your knees or elbows.
  5. Let your hips shift slightly left as your torso bends right.
  6. Keep your chest facing forward rather than turning toward the floor.
  7. Keep your head between your upper arms without pushing your chin forward.
  8. Maintain length through your right waist instead of collapsing into the bend.
  9. Press through both feet and bring your torso upright, keeping your arms overhead.

Variations

Make the right side bend smaller if your shoulders or waist feel compressed.