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THE YOGA MOON SA LUTAT I ON  

YOGA MOON SALUTATION - CHANDRA NAMASKAR 

Moon Salutations, also known as Chandra Namaskar,

are a soothing yet empowering variation and

counterbalance to classical Sun Salutations (Surya

Namaskar). They allow us to honor the yin or feminine

side of our energy, in contrast to the Sun Salutations,

which are more yang, or masculine, in nature. A

resurgence of the Moon Salutation is part of the

rediscovery of the divine feminine at this important time

in our evolution. However, moon salutations are not just

for women! Men can reconnect, realign and cool-down

fiery impulses through Moon Salutations. Moon

salutations can shift energy without increasing heat in the body and tend to

be less stimulating than Sun Salutations, thereby balancing hot emotions,

relaxing and calming the mind and body and restoring balance.

 The Yoga Moon Salutation is both ancient and modern. The moon is of 

particular importance in Hatha Yoga. The word Hatha is broken down as

"Ha" meaning "sun" and "Tha" meaning "moon." Traditional Sun Salutations

enhance our inner fire and strengthen us as we prepare for life's obstacles,

while the Moon Salutations cool us as we prepare for our journey of 

descent; going inward, uncovering our wisdom, creativity, balance and

inherent intelligence, hence opening the path for enlightenment. (The

practice of Hatha Yoga brings unity between the two opposites; aggression

and retreat).

 The Sun Salutations are designed to allow us to connect to the sun's

powerful energy and are often practiced at dawn. The Moon Salutations are

especially effective when practiced during the full moon, as this is the most

powerful lunar phase. The amazing Moon Salutations are not just for full

moon practice and are for any time of day, but are especially beneficial

when performed in the evening as the series of poses is designed to calm

the mind and relax the body.

If possible, practicing Moon Salutations outdoors during a full moon is a

very powerful practice, as lunar energy can be absorbed for healing,

empowerment and intuitive energy. The moon is cooling and luminous and

these Salutations are meant to celebrate and promote all the magical gifts

that the moon has to give.

These are the asanas for the Yoga Moon Salutation:

Prayer Pose - palms together overhead

Crescent Moon Pose - arching to the left

Goddess Pose - squat, arms at sides in an L-shape, palms forward

Transition Pose - star pose, the body is like a 5-pointed star

Triangle Pose - extending to the left, right arm up

Head to knee - left leg

Lunge to the left

Forward Facing Lunge - right leg extended

Squat Pose - Malasana, hands in prayer position

Forward Facing Lunge - left leg extended

Lunge to the right

Head to Knee - right leg

Triangle Pose - extending to the right, left arm up

Transition Pose - star pose

Goddess Pose

Crescent Moon Pose - arching to the right

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 The diagram below from Laura Cornell, PhD, shows the sequence of 

Chandra Namaskar; 16 asanas that constitute the Yoga Moon Salutation.

Plan your future Moon Salutations! Follow the moon's cycles and

phases and use this calendar to see any date - past, present or

future.

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