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SATURDAY'S PRACTICE

7/31/2015

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The "Moon Salutation" or "Chandra Namaskara is a flowing sequence of asanas, or poses, performed in a flowing sequence that brings a cooling or calming effect to the body. They are used to quiet the mind by drawing the attention inward. We still follow the same principles for breathing, inhale to extend and lift, and exhale to fold and bend. Pay attention to alignment as you make the transition between postures.
  • Mountain 10-12 breaths
  • Upward salute / side bend
  • Goddess pose
  • 5-Pointed Star
  • Rt. side - Triangle / Pyramid / Side Lunge
  • Wide legged squate
  • Lt. side - Side Lunge / Pyramid / Triangle
  • 5-Pointed Star
  • Goddess pose
  • Upward salute / side bend
  • Mountain
  • Repeat beginning with left side
  • Hand to big toe pose with strap
  • Downward facing dog
  • Child's pose
  • Boat pose x 3 / hands forward / right / left
  • Counterpose between with reverse table or reverse plank
  • Reclining cobbler's pose
  • Legs up the wall
  • Supine twist
  • Yogi's choice
  • Final relaxation
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