Perfect Half Moon Pose Technique
Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana) is a challenging standing balance that strengthens the legs, opens the hips, and requires coordination between stability and extension. ChAIron's AI coaching ensures proper alignment and safe progression into this advanced balancing pose.
Step-by-Step Form Guide
- Foundation Setup: Begin in Triangle Pose, then place fingertips on floor in front of standing leg
- Weight Transfer: Shift weight to standing leg, engage quadriceps and core
- Leg Lift: Slowly lift back leg parallel to floor, flexing foot
- Hip Opening: Open lifted hip toward ceiling, keeping hips stacked
- Arm Extension: Reach top arm toward ceiling, creating long line
- Gaze and Balance: Look down initially, then to side or up when stable
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Collapsing into bottom hand instead of using leg strength
- Allowing lifted hip to drop toward floor
- Placing too much weight on fingertips
- Lifting leg too high at expense of alignment
- Holding breath or creating tension in shoulders
AI Coaching Benefits
ChAIron's computer vision analyzes your Half Moon Pose alignment in real-time, providing instant feedback on:
- Standing leg strength and stability
- Hip stacking and rotation alignment
- Lifted leg position and engagement
- Spine extension and side body opening
- Weight distribution and balance points