half circle
ardha mandalasana
Half circle opens and stretches the whole side of
the body from foot to fingers.
Half circle opens the chest and the hips and
stimulates the respiratory and nervous systems.
From a kneeling position, with the knees hip width
apart, step the right leg straight out to the side with the foot flat on the
floor, toes facing forward.
Carefully lower the left hand to the floor,
directly under the shoulder. Inhale the right arm up and over the head with
the palm facing the floor.
Press the hips forward, arch the spine back, and
let the head drop back.
Press the left foot into the floor and reach out
through the left fingers, making a half circle shape with the left side of
your body.
Breathe and hold for 3-8 breaths,
To release: exhale and slowly lower the hips to
the floor.
Place folded blanket under knees.
