How to do Half Moon Pose
- From Triangle, bend the front knee and step the back foot in.
- Lift the back leg parallel to the floor, hand on a block below the shoulder.
- Open the chest and reach the top arm up, gazing where steady.
Benefits
- Strengthens the legs and core
- Improves balance
- Opens the chest and hips
A note on safety
Use a block under the lower hand and a wall behind you while you learn it. This is general guidance, not medical advice. A qualified teacher can adapt this pose to your body, which is exactly what we do in our private sessions at home in Doha.
FAQ
Is Half Moon hard?
It takes practice. Use a block and a wall, and it becomes one of the most freeing balance poses.
Practise it with a teacher
Reading helps, but a teacher perfects your form. Book a session at home in Doha. First group class free.