Revolved Half Moon Pose
Teacher:
Fiji McAlpine
Difficulty:
Advanced
Pose Position:
Standing
Body Position:
Foot Balances
Body Position:
Twists
Body Position:
Forward Bends
Body Part:
Core
Body Part:
Shoulders
Body Part:
Back
Body Part:
Hips
Body Part:
Legs Pose Description:
The Revolving Half Moon Pose balancing twist involves a torso rotation which strengthens the core, cleanses the digestive organs and increases mobility in the spine. The standing leg is being toned and stretched, especially in the outer gluteal muscles and in the IT band. Be sure to engage the quadricep of the standing leg and avoid locking the knee.
Muscle Group - Lower Body:
Piriformis
Muscle Group - Lower Body:
Hamstrings
Muscle Group - Lower Body:
Calves
Muscle Group - Upper Body:
Pectoralis
Muscle Group - Upper Body:
Biceps
Muscle Group - Upper Body:
Erector Spinae
Muscle Group - Upper Body:
Abdominals Minutes:
4
Seconds:
12secs
Sanskrit Name:
Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana
