Half Moon Pose (It's big, zoom waaaaaay out)
Half Moon was one of the first really challenging standing balance poses I learned. Actually, when I started, even Tree Pose was a challenge. It was a real eye opener for me to realize that I couldn't stand confidently on one leg, falling over in just a few seconds. Practice makes ability though. When I do Half Moon Pose I actually think of a sailboat, and imagine the wind pushing on me from the front or the back, supporting me.
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