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 intermediate · standing
Revolved Half Moon Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana advanced · standing How to tell them apart
| Half Moon Pose | Revolved Half Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Chest | Open to the side | Turned toward the standing leg |
| Bottom hand | Same side as the standing leg | Opposite hand to the standing leg |
| Top arm | Reaches to the ceiling over the open chest | Reaches up from the twist |
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Step-by-step guides: Half Moon Pose · Revolved Half Moon