Improve Balance & Strength with Marlon’s Half Moon Pose
Trainer Marlon is in the gym demonstrating the Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana), a powerful yoga pose that enhances balance, strengthens the legs and core, and improves flexibility.
This pose challenges stability while opening up the hips and shoulders, making it a great addition to any yoga or mobility routine.
How to Perform the Half Moon Pose: Start in a Standing Position: Begin in Warrior II or Triangle Pose, shifting your weight onto your front foot. Engage Your Core: Place one hand on the ground or a block in front of your foot for balance. Lift Your Back Leg: Slowly raise your back leg until it is parallel to the floor, keeping it straight and engaged. Open Your Hips & Chest: Rotate your hips and torso upward while extending your top arm toward the ceiling. Find Stability: Keep your gaze forward or up toward your raised hand while maintaining steady breath control. Hold & Release: Hold the pose for 20–30 seconds, then slowly lower your leg and return to standing before switching sides.
Why It’s Effective: The Half Moon Pose improves balance, coordination, and flexibility while strengthening the legs, core, and glutes. It also helps with mental focus and body awareness.
Pro Tip from Marlon: Keep a slight bend in your standing knee to avoid locking it. Use a yoga block under your supporting hand if reaching the floor is difficult. Focus on a fixed point (drishti) to help maintain balance. Watch Marlon’s video to perfect your Half Moon Pose and enhance your strength, flexibility, and stability!