Return to Prayer Pose – palms together overhead Triangle Pose – extending to the right, left arm upĬrescent Moon Pose – arching to the right Squat Pose – Malasana, hands in prayer position Triangle Pose – extending to the left, right arm upįorward Facing Lunge – right leg extended Transition Pose – star pose, the body is like a 5-pointed star
Goddess Pose – squat, arms at sides in an L-shape, palms forward It highlights the empowering nature of the poses such as goddess and squat and encourages us to get quiet and reflective and draw upon on inner wisdom before branching out again.
Full moon yin yoga sequence full version#
I find the full version too deep and lengthy to use in my youth and teen classes so I created the version below several years ago which is simpler, easier for teens to connect to and flows well as we do the poses around the circle of our class.Īdding in the meditation along with the poses deepens the practice. I encourage you to print out the full version of the poem to recite as you practice the series.
It reminds us of our own power and the deep connection we have to all living creatures.
Full moon yin yoga sequence series#
The meditation that Laura originally created for the series is full of the power of the goddess and mother earth. Connect to your inner wisdom and feelings.Feel a sense of empowerment both from the poses and the meditation.Stretch and tone the pelvic and hip muscles.Stretch the side body and improve lung capacity.Relieve back pain and strengthen the core.The series of poses were chosen to stretch and strengthen the reproductive system but include many other benefits as well for both women and men. This softer version of the vinyasa includes side stretches, hip-opening poses and introspective poses to honour the feminine nature within. It was created to balance off the more vigorous sun salutation which is contraindicated during menstruation and pregnancy. This version of the Moon Salutation was created by several senior teachers the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in the 1980s. Taking time to understand your needs, desires and connect with your inner wisdom. On New Moon days hang out longer in pyramid pose, the lunges and squat. On Full Moon days spend more time in the big standing poses – harnessing and assuming your full power enjoying the power pose effect. Helping us find that quiet space to simply be.ĭepending on which phase of the cycle you are in pause and emphasis different parts of the series. Practising the Moon Salutation on these high energy full moon days brings us back to what’s important so we take action in the right direction.ĭuring our New Moon Days and menses period, this Moon Salutation yoga sequence helps us go within and reflect. On our Full Moon Days we often have a lot going on and often need to reign that high energy in so we can take action. When to Practice the Moon Salutation Yoga Sequence The New Moon is the time for cleansing the body, clearing out old thoughts and beliefs and making space for the new creative ideas and energies to come in. The New Moon days (traditionally at the time of the menses) are darker, more introspective. The days just before and after ovulation are high energy, lots of action and interaction days. The Full Moon is associated with ovulation. In other systems of yoga, you alter your practice during your menses to honour this period of cleansing and to prevent injury in the body.īefore the advances of electricity, lights and central heating women’s menstrual cycles would sync to the rhythm of the moon. In the Ashtanga yoga lineage there is a ritual during the full and new moon periods of suspending your normal yoga practice for something a little softer – perhaps going deeper into poses. Practising the Moon Salutation yoga sequence is a wonderful way to start connecting and honouring nature’s rhythms. There are many different moon salutation flows and sequences however I favour this one as it is not simply a variation on the sun salutation but a complete counter series of poses that was designed to honour the feminine nature just as the sun salutation honours our more masculine strength and power. The Tradition of the Moon Salutation Yoga Sequence
There are many variations of the Moon Salutation yoga sequence but this is my favourite version that has a meditation that you say along with the poses for an even deeper connection and sense of empowerment. On these days I turn to the Moon Salutation instead. Some days I need something softer, gentler, something even deeper. While I love the strength and familiarity of the Sun Salutation there are days it’s just not what my body needs. I know… not very yogic of me and I haven’t actually screamed. Ever have those days when you think you might scream if the instructor leads you through another Sun Salutation? Or is that just me?
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