14. Ardha Chandrasana
(Half Moon Pose)

From Warrior II walk your back left foot forward a few inches to shorten your stance. Bring your right hand down to the mat outside of your right foot and 5 to 6 inches in front of you. Shift your weight forward, straightening your right leg as you lift your left leg into the air. Adjust your right hand if necessary so that it is directly under your shoulder. Lift your left leg up higher, working to get it in line with the rest of your body.

Start to open your chest to the left, stacking your left hip on top of the right. Extend your left hand up creating a straight line with both arms. If possible, bring your gaze to your left hand. Hold this pose for 5 to 6 breaths before carefully lowering back down into Warrior II.

Return to Down Dog and rest for 4 to 5 breaths before starting the sequence with Warrior II (Pose 11 ) on the left side.