- 1). Stand up straight with the feet tight together. If your balance is compromised you can move your feet slightly apart, but work up to having the feet together. Pull the hips directly under the shoulders and pull the top of your head up toward the ceiling. Pretend there is a string attached from the crown of your head to the ceiling.
- 2). Reach your arms overhead and clasp your hands. Point both index fingers up to the ceiling. Straighten your elbows without locking them. Draw both arms back as far as you can without hurting your shoulders or arching your back.
- 3). Push down into your right foot and lengthen your body through your waist. Start to bend to the right at the waist and let the arms go right as well. Be very careful to not twist the body. Pretend you are between two panes of glass and can only bend sideways.
- 4). Bend as far as you can, maintaining proper alignment. Think more about lengthening up and out versus just bending sideways. Reach with your arms as far back as you are able, keeping the elbows straight.
- 5). Hold for five to 10 deep breaths. Reach up with your arms and lengthen while returning to a standing position. Repeat on the other side.
Standing half moon pose
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