Half-Moon

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Contents 1 What is this? 2 Benefits 3 Equipment required 4 MET 5 Time 6 Levels 7 How to do it 7.1 Initial Position 7.2 Set-up 7.3 The position 7.4 Holding the Position 7.5 Unwinding 7.6 Repetitions 8 Scoring 9 Problems

What is this?

This is a yoga position for the waist.

Benefits

Half-Moon:

• Stretches the waist, improving its flexibility.
• Forms a good part of a warm-up routine.

Equipment required

This exercise requires:

• The Wii Balance Board

MET

Half-Moon has a MET of 1.5, meaning that it is a light intensity activity.

Time

This exercise takes two minutes.

Levels

There is only one level of Half-Moon.

How to do it

At all times, follow the movements of your trainer.

Initial Position

• Stand on the Wii Balance Board with your legs together.
• Pull your shoulders back.
• Keep your back straight.
• Your arms should be at your sides.

Set-up

• Raise your arms straight up over your head.
• Bring your palms together so that they touch.
• Clasp your fingers together.

The position

• Bend to the right from your waist.
• Keep your legs still, only moving at the waist.

Holding the Position

• Keep your waist bent to the right.
• Breathe in and out, keeping your breath steady.
• Concentrate on your balance so that you keep the red dot in the yellow circle.

Unwinding

• Straighten yourself so that you return to the starting position.
• Unclasp your fingers.
• Let your arms fall to your sides.

Repetitions

• Repeat the exercise, but bend to the left instead of the right.
• There is only one repetition of this exercise: one bend to the right and one to the left.

Scoring

You are awarded points based on how well you kept the red dot within the yellow circle for the bend to the right and the bend to the left.

Problems

• Do not overdo this stretch as you might lose your balance. It is meant to gently stretch your waist.
• If you are having problems keeping the red dot in the yellow circle, remember not to stretch to far to the side. Also remember to keep your back straight and to pull your shoulders back.
• You might find that your balance is affected by a tendency to lean your head and arms forward. To help keep your body in line, stretch your head and arms a bit to the side; they should feel as if they are being pulled by a cord.