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Revolved Half Moon

PARIVRTTA ARDHA CHANDRASANA

TRADITIONAL ALIGNMENT

Foot to Hip : Front leg: hip flexed (bent) and neutral / slightly internally rotated, knee extended (straight) foot ground, lifted arches. Back leg; hip extended (back) and internally rotated (turning in), knee extended (straight).
Spine : Rotated and long.
Shoulder to Hand : shoulders gently depress, elbows extend (straight), arms strong.

INTEGRATION

As with all twists, this pose is great for the spine, aiding in keeping the spines rotation opening up the surrounding tissues, the sides, chest, around the ribs, upper back and shoulders. This pose also strengthens the legs whilst stretching the outer thighs, hamstrings and calves.

EXPLORATION

Foot to Hip :
Spine :
Shoulder to Hand :

MODIFICATION

- Kneeling variation
- Warrior 3 without twist

ADVANCEMENT

Add a bind
Add a foot hold

RELATED POSES

Revolved Half Moon
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