Surya Namaskar, or sun salutations, are common in most yoga classes. Not so common in our yoga classes is the Chandra Namaskar, or moon salutation. The moon salutation flow was designed to honor the feminine qualities we all carry. No matter what gender identity you hold, there are masculine and feminine qualities in all of us. The moon salutation is a great way to ignite that feminine energy.
Here’s the flow breakdown:
- Mountain Pose
- Crescent Moon Pose
- Goddess Pose
- Star Pose
- Triangle Pose
- Pyramid Pose
- Low Lunge
- Half Split
- Full Squat/Malasana Pose
- Half Split
- Low Lunge
- Pyramid Pose
- Triangle Pose
- Star Pose
- Goddess Pose
- Crescent Moon Pose
- Mountain Pose
Not only does this sequence open up the feminine energy within, it’s also great for women to do during menstruation or pregnancy. This is a great flow to honor intuition, nurturance, and receptivity…all feminine qualities that bring up our community.
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