Evening

Moon Salutation (Chandra Namaskar)

A calming, cooling sequence that honors the moon. It focuses on lateral stretches and hip opening, making it a perfect practice for the evening to quiet the mind and body.

1. Mountain Pose

tadasana

Breathe Normally

3 breaths

Begin at the side of your mat, hands at heart center.

2. Tiryaka Tadasana

tiryaka tadasana

Exhale

1 breath

Side bend to the right.

3. Tiryaka Tadasana

tiryaka tadasana

Exhale

1 breath

Side bend to the left.

4. Vatayanasana

vatayanasana

Exhale

1 breath

Step your right foot out wide and squat into Goddess Pose.

5. Triangle Pose

trikonasana

Inhale

1 breath

Straighten your legs, pivot your feet, and reach for Triangle on the right.

6. Parsvottanasana

parsvottanasana

Exhale

1 breath

Fold over your right leg.

7. Ashta Chandrasana

ashta chandrasana

Inhale

1 breath

Bend your front knee and lift your back heel, raising your arms.

8. Skandasana

skandasana

Exhale

1 breath

Turn to the side and sink into a low lunge (Skandasana) over your right leg.

9. Malasana

malasana

Inhale

1 breath

Come to a low squat in the center of your mat.

10. Skandasana

skandasana

Exhale

1 breath

Extend your right leg for Skandasana on the left side.

11. Ashta Chandrasana

ashta chandrasana

Inhale

1 breath

Turn to the back of your mat and rise into a lunge on the left side.

12. Parsvottanasana

parsvottanasana

Exhale

1 breath

Straighten your front leg and fold.

13. Triangle Pose

trikonasana

Inhale

1 breath

Open up into Triangle on the left side.

14. Vatayanasana

vatayanasana

Exhale

1 breath

Return to Goddess Pose in the center.

15. Mountain Pose

tadasana

Exhale

1 breath

Bring your hands to heart center. You have completed one half. Repeat on the other side.

Sequence Complete

Consider moving into Savasana (Corpse Pose) to integrate your practice.

Go to Savasana