Half Moon Pose vs Revolved Half Moon

Both balance on one leg with the other lifted; in Half Moon the chest and top hip open to the side, in Revolved Half Moon the chest turns toward the floor and the hips stay level.

Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana) Half Moon Pose Ardha Chandrasana intermediate · standing Revolved Half Moon (Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana) Revolved Half Moon Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana advanced · standing

How to tell them apart

Half Moon PoseRevolved Half Moon
ChestOpen to the sideTurned toward the standing leg
Bottom handSame side as the standing legOpposite hand to the standing leg
Top armReaches to the ceiling over the open chestReaches up from the twist

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