Half Moon Pose

A yoga-based static stretch that lengthens the obliques and side body while improving lateral flexibility and balance.

Instructions

1. Stand upright with feet together and arms at your sides.
2. Reach your right arm overhead and lean your torso to the left, creating a straight line from your right foot to your right fingertips.
3. Keep your shoulders stacked and avoid rotating your chest forward or backward.
4. Hold this stretched position for 20-30 seconds while breathing deeply.
5. Return to center and repeat on the opposite side, reaching your left arm overhead and leaning to the right.

Tips

• Press your feet firmly into the floor for stability
• Keep your hips level and do not let them shift forward or back
• Breathe deeply into the stretch to enhance the lengthening effect
• Feel the stretch along the entire side of your body, not just at the waist
• This pose can be performed before or after workouts for flexibility maintenance