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asana lab - moon salutations

For LIVE HOURS be on the lookout for Quarterly Zoom Asana Labs!

 

For non-live hours you can watch the Sun Salutation B & Moon Salutations Asana Lab available on YouTube. Note: This video is not searchable. This is only accessible via the link in this training.
 

OTHER RESOURCES:

  • Review the Moon Salutations section in your Mark Stephens Book.
  • Review the Moon Salutation section in your Yoga Toolbox.

Moon Salutations (Chandra Namaskar): Involve a series of poses that emphasize lateral stretches, hip openers, and calming forward bends. The sequence can vary, but it generally includes poses that mirror each other on both sides of the body to create a sense of balance and reflection. Moon Salutations are intended to be cooling, calming, and reflective. They are often practiced in the evening to help unwind and prepare the body for rest, but can be incorporated into any of your classes as you wish.
 

A common Moon Salutation sequence:

  1. Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
  2. Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Salute)
  3. Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)
  4. Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Low Lunge)
  5. Skandasana (Side Lunge) - Right
  6. Goddess Pose (Utkata Konasana)
  7. Skandasana (Side Lunge) - Left
  8. Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Low Lunge) - Left
  9. Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)
  10. Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Salute)
  11. Tadasana (Mountain Pose)

 

Alternatively, in lieu of Goddess Pose you can add Garland Pose (Malasana). Including Goddess Pose in the Moon Salutation adds an element of strength and grounding, making this variation a balanced sequence that combines the calming, reflective qualities of Moon Salutations with the empowering aspects of standing postures.