The next time you’re feeling stuck, stagnant, or a little bit stiff, reach up and bend to the side for a crescent moon pose. This yogic stretch is so simple to do, but it makes all the difference when it comes to how you feel.Crescent moon pose, also called urdhva hastasana, is a standing yoga pose that involves reaching up and leaning to one side, says Zapporah Turner, a certified yoga teacher and instructor at CorePower Yoga in San Francisco. “In crescent moon, you’ll really be focusing on stretching through your lower half while opening and extending your upper half,” she tells Bustle. It’s also a great spinal stretch that delivers a boost in circulation. As you bend to one side — and essentially turn yourself into a crescent moon shape — you’ll get a stretch in the side of your body along with an activation in your obliques. You’ll feel a deep lengthening sensation in your arms and shoulders, says Turner, as well as through your quads, outer hip, and hip flexors. Meanwhile, as you push down through your feet, you’ll notice a grounding sensation. If you like, you can even add a small backbend to stretch your chest and open your heart chakra for an extra boost of energy.According to Turner, the crescent moon is one of the foundational poses in yoga. “This pose is like mountain pose in its activation, except for the leaning from one side to the other, which emphasizes a deeper side stretch,” she says. Do it at your desk, while traveling, or whenever you need to reset. Here’s what to know about crescent moon pose, including how to give it a try.
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13 Eylül 2023 - 00:48
The Crescent Moon Pose Is Like A Breath Of Fresh Air For Your Spine
Trainers explain how to do the crescent moon yoga pose, a posture that stretches your entire body and provides an energizing boost of circulation.
World News
13 Eylül 2023 - 00:48
The next time you’re feeling stuck, stagnant, or a little bit stiff, reach up and bend to the side for a crescent moon pose. This yogic stretch is so simple to do, but it makes all the difference when it comes to how you feel.Crescent moon pose, also called urdhva hastasana, is a standing yoga pose that involves reaching up and leaning to one side, says Zapporah Turner, a certified yoga teacher and instructor at CorePower Yoga in San Francisco. “In crescent moon, you’ll really be focusing on stretching through your lower half while opening and extending your upper half,” she tells Bustle. It’s also a great spinal stretch that delivers a boost in circulation. As you bend to one side — and essentially turn yourself into a crescent moon shape — you’ll get a stretch in the side of your body along with an activation in your obliques. You’ll feel a deep lengthening sensation in your arms and shoulders, says Turner, as well as through your quads, outer hip, and hip flexors. Meanwhile, as you push down through your feet, you’ll notice a grounding sensation. If you like, you can even add a small backbend to stretch your chest and open your heart chakra for an extra boost of energy.According to Turner, the crescent moon is one of the foundational poses in yoga. “This pose is like mountain pose in its activation, except for the leaning from one side to the other, which emphasizes a deeper side stretch,” she says. Do it at your desk, while traveling, or whenever you need to reset. Here’s what to know about crescent moon pose, including how to give it a try.
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