Chandra Namaskar (Moon Salutation)
Chandra Namaskar · CHAHN-drah nah-mahs-KAHR
Duration 5–20 minLevel all levelsWhen evening, night, full moon
Notes
A cooling, introspective sequence honoring the moon. Unlike the energizing Sun Salutation, Moon Salutation emphasizes side-body stretching, hip opening, and a slower pace that calms the nervous system.
Benefits
- side body opening
- hip flexibility
- calming
- hormonal balance
In order
1Mountain PoseTadasana2Goddess PoseUtkata Konasana3Triangle PoseTrikonasana4Pyramid PoseParsvottanasana5Low LungeAnjaneyasana6Skandasana (Side Lunge)Skandasana7Yogi SquatMalasana8Skandasana (Side Lunge)Skandasana9Low LungeAnjaneyasana10Pyramid PoseParsvottanasana11Triangle PoseTrikonasana12Goddess PoseUtkata Konasana13Mountain PoseTadasana
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