Revolved Half Moon || PARIVRITTA Ardha Chandrasana

PARIVRITTA || revolved ARDHA || half CHANDRA || moon ASANA || posture

Primary Purpose of Revolved Half Moon || To Strengthen the leg, stretch the hamstrings and groin, challenge balance, and massage abdominal organs

Benefits of Revolved Half Moon

Strengthens

feet
ankles
knees
back
core

Stretches

groins
hamstrings
calves

Tones

lateral muscles of the spine
legs

Develops

concentration
balance
poise
strength

Increases

circulation of blood around liver, spleen and stomach

Proceed With Care

if you have uncontrolled blood pressure or heart conditions – practice without long holds, keep top arm on hip
headaches
varicosities

Avoid Posture

if you have recent or chronic knee, hip, abdomen or shoulder injury, inflammation or pain
if you have migraines

CHALLENGE YOURSELF

Challenge and strengthen yourself with Revolved Half Moon.

This posture challenges balance, increases circulation of blood around liver, spleen, and stomach, and is excellent got those recovering from mononucleosis and hepatitis. Drop a comment below letting me know how it went!