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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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