Half Moon Pose Strengthens every muscle in the body's core, especially in the abdomen, and flexes and strengthens the latissimus dorsi, oblique, deltoid and trapezious muscles.
It increases the flexibility of the spine comprehensively, from coccyx to neck; promotes proper kidney function; and helps cure enlargement of the liver and spleen.
Half Moon also firms and trims the waistline, hips, abdomen, buttocks and thighs.