Using the Chandra Namaskar to Maximize the Benefits of the New Moon in Taurus

The Chandra Namaskar, or moon salutation, is a yoga sequence that pays tribute to the calming, cooling, energies of the moon.

The new moon in the sign of taurus, occuring on May 7th, 20203 will bring forth a sense of enjoyment, pleasure, and security. It will allow for the time and space to for us to prioritize the present moment, engaging the senses, listening to the body, and finding an inner sense of confidence. Practicing the chandra namaskar, whether including it in your daily sequence, practicing it in a repetitive sequence, or adding it into your new moon ritual will allow you to maximize the benefits of the new moon in taurus and connect into the present moment. You may practice it in a repetetive sequence, for example 9, or even the commonly practiced 108 times, or you may incorporate it into your daily sequence.

The origin of the chandra namaskar is not explicitly documented, however it is believed to have evolved as a practice to compliment the better known surya namaskar, or sun salutation. While the sequences may vary, one sequence commonly practiced is described below.

1. Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Solute)

2. Indulasana (Standing Crescent Pose)

3. Utkata Konasana (Goddess Pose)

4. Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

5. Parsvottonasana (Pyramid Pose)

6. Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge)

7. Skandasana (Low Side Lunge)

8. Malysana (Yogic Squat) Repeat the sequence moving towards the top of the mat

9. Skandasana (Low Side Lunge)

10. Anhaneyasana (Low Lunge)

11. Parsvottonasana (Pyramid Pose)

12. Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

13. Utkata Konasana (Goddess Pose)

14. Indudlasana (Standing Crescent Pose)

15. Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Solute)
    

Ready to incorporate the chandra namaskar into your practice? Try following the video sequence below!

https://video.wixstatic.com/video/e93d47_c0ee075fa0264e4f8e4a6b2695289263/1080p/mp4/file.mp4