Gentle Yin Dragonfly (upright or reclined) New Moons provide a worthwhile moment to rest, listen, and vision for the cycle ahead. Aquarius is the season for dancing wherever the wind (or inspiration) wants to send you. Aquarius is the sign of the Water Bearer. A fine posture for this New Moon is one that allows us to perceive the fluids and emotions that are flowing within. … [Read more...]
Capricorn New Moon Asana
The Capricorn New Moon can often inspire a mix of hope, overwhelm, and inspiration all at once. The remedy for overwhelm lies with this New Moon’s element: earth. With earth sign Taurus we might think of gardens, but for Capricorn earth, we think of mountains. Capricorn gives us strong structures. It is resilient. Its energy helps us to be hardworking, practical, realistic, … [Read more...]
Thighs are the focus in Sagittarius.
This is a beautiful time to full on slow your life down. This is hard for many with the holidays approaching, but it can make a world of difference to your own well-being. The New Moon always gives us a chance to begin again. When it comes to the relationship we have with our bodies, this is such a gift. To begin to feel out your embodiment of this New Moon, … [Read more...]
Scorpio New Moon Asana
Dragon Lunge, Yin Yoga style Halfway through the current season, we can now truly embody it. It’s the ideal moment to contemplate what this season means to us. It’s autumn in the North, spring in the South. How do we honor this, feel into it, enjoy it, struggle with it, be in it? Water sign Scorpio takes us to emotionally deep places. We’re often afraid to look so … [Read more...]
A Simple Samhain Ritual
The veil between the worlds is at its thinnest during Samhain (October 31 to November 7), and it's an appropriate time to contact ancestors, release what's unnecessary, and prepare for the birth at Yule. Samhain is a "Sabbat," one of the special days of power on the wheel of the year. Perform the ritual on October 31 (traditional Samhain) or November 8 (the astrological … [Read more...]
