Full Moons send us into the colliding energies of opposition. What better pose to balance and focus these forces than Warrior 2, through which we'll integrate the opposing signs of Sun and Moon. We'll connect with the Sun-in-Gemini through the expansion of our breath, opening into the lungs, ribs, shoulders, arms, and fingers. The Sagittarius Moon invites us to feel … [Read more...]
Gemini New Moon Asana
Melting Heart pose is perfect for a New Moon in Gemini. New Moons are exquisite times to rest and surrender into a more yin-like space, to pause and look inward, and to plant good wishes/goals/intentions for your body, spirit, and behavior in the 28 days ahead. The power for healing at this New Moon comes from the concentration of the Sun and Moon in Gemini. Let this draw … [Read more...]
Scorpio Full Moon Asana
This Full Moon blends two different voices. Sun-in-Taurus is earthy. Ruling the neck, throat, and song itself, Taurus guides the outer voice. It resonates with beauty, grounded strength, and the pleasures of felt sensations. Moon-in-Scorpio is watery. It represents the inner voice, honoring intuition, depth of feeling, mystery, sensuality, autumnal release and grief. This … [Read more...]
Taurus New Moon Asana
Moon practice is best when it's embodied practice. We'll bring our awareness to the Earth with a simple seated pose for the Taurus New Moon. On the day of the New Moon, or perhaps, if it's convenient, at the very moment of the New Moon, take precious time for yourself with a simple grounding posture that will also open space in your neck, the part of the body that Taurus … [Read more...]
This Month’s Second Libra Full Moon Asana
Sacred Sensing in Goddess Pose plus Standing Balance options A Full Moon in Libra asks for beauty hunting, for letting the wind take you on a little dance, for pleasant time gathering with friends or like-minded others, and for standing up for justice, truth and sacred knowing. It is our second Full Moon in Libra this month. With Sun in Aries, we revisit the polarity of Fire … [Read more...]
