{"id":169088,"date":"2023-01-27T09:26:36","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T09:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=169088"},"modified":"2026-02-18T12:07:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T12:07:12","slug":"health-fitness-benefits-of-ardha-chandrasana-and-how-to-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-ardha-chandrasana-and-how-to-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose) and How to Do it\u00a0By Dr. Ankit Sankhe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What is Ardha Chandrasana?<\/a><\/li>
How to Do It?<\/a><\/li>
Variation of Ardha Chandrasana<\/a><\/li>
Benefits of Ardha Chandrasana<\/a><\/li>
Risks of Ardha Chandrasana<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYoga techniques are effective therapy for stress. Performing yoga asanas regularly may help maintain your overall health. Ardha chandrasana is one such asana that might have potential benefits for human health. \u2018Chandra\u2019 means moon, while Ardha chandrasana is also known as the half-moon pose, and it is part of Chandra namaskar. Chandra namaskar (moon salutations) is fundamental to the yogic method and can be performed simply. It is advised that one should learn Surya namaskar before attempting Chandra Namaskar. Since it was incorporated into the initial asana group, this dynamic set of asanas is not regarded as a standard component of hatha yoga methods ^{1<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{3<\/sup><\/a>. After the Ashwa Sanchalanasana, the Ardha chandrasana is performed for proper results. Let us discuss the Ardha chandrasana health benefits.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>What is Ardha Chandrasana?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe Bihar school of yoga, founded in the 1960s in India, originally published the sequence of Chandra namaskar in \u201cAsana Mudra Pranayama Bandha\u201d in 1969, which included Ardha chandrasana pose or half-moon yoga pose in Chandra namaskar. It is added into the sequence of Chandra namaskara at positions 5 and 11 in the first round and positions 19 and 25 in the second round. This pose highlights the connection to lunar energies created by the preparatory vision. Additionally, the subtle chanting of mantras during Chandra namaskara is associated with Lunar energies ^{1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>How to Do It?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To perform Ardha chandrasna yoga pose, you may follow the following steps:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Inhale and raise the hands and stretch both arms over the head, keeping them shoulder-width apart.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Now, arch the back and look up, raising the chin.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Half-moon pose is\u202fAnjaney asana,\u202fan asana used in the moon salutation series Chandra Namaskar in Sivananda Yoga and its derivative styles, such as the Bihar School of Yoga.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Bikram Yoga refers to a two-legged standing side bend, also known as Indudalasana, as the \u201chalf-moon yoga posture.\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Variation of Ardha Chandrasana<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
You may further prepare this asana with a simple modification by bringing one knee from the back to the front while bending it.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, you may touch the floor with your back knee^{2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
You can also repeat the pose by reversing the legs to stretch the other side ^{3<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>}
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