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you’re able to literally do it anywhere.
Its also a great spinal stretch that delivers a boost in circulation.
Meanwhile, as you push down through your feet, youll notice a grounding sensation.
According to Turner, the crescent moon is one of the foundational poses in yoga.
Do it at your desk, while traveling, or whenever you better reset.
Heres what to know about crescent moon pose, including how to give it a try.
How To Do Crescent Moon Pose
Here, Turner explains how to lean into crescent moon pose.
Stand with your feet about hip-width apart.
Plant your feet firmly, gripping the floor with your toes.
Extend your arms straight up towards the sky.
Press your palms together or interlace your fingers, leaving your pointer fingers out.
Exhale and reach both hands towards the right, slightly compressing the right side of your body.
Feel a stretch in your left side muscles, like your obliques, outer hip, and quadricep.
Hold for at least two breaths.
Inhale and return to center.
Repeat on the other side by stretching up and over to the left.
Just be sure to switch the legs that you cross when bending right and left, Turner adds.
When reaching to the right, cross your right leg on top, and vice versa.
you could also do crescent moon in a chair, which will come in handy at work.
Keep your feet on the ground to ensure youre stretching evenly through both hips, Turner says.
The point is to find the same sensation on each side of your body that you would when standing.
To add a bit more to your crescent moon pose, incorporate a backbend for a balance challenge.
A cue that helps with this is to imagine a string is pulling your heart to the ceiling.
Instead of rushing, give a shot to move slowly as you focus on your breath.
Alignment is also key.
Without good posture, Turner says you wont feel much of a stretch.
Source:
Zapporah Turner, certified yoga teacher, instructor atCorePower Yogain San Francisco
