This was the time to hunt in preparation for winter. This full Moon is also called the Travel Moon and the Dying Grass Moon.
Moon Salutations offset the common and powerful Sun Salutations. During a full moon, the lunar energy is most strong, but the benefits from Moon Salutations can be felt at any point in the cycle. The sacral chakra, Swadhisthana, is balanced through this series of asanas as the feminine side of our energy or yin is honored. In Sun Salutations, the masculine side of our energy, or yang, is honored. Moon Salutations are good for either sex, however, as we need that balance of both sides of energy.
October 29 the moon will be most full. Let the lunar energy fill you with peace and calm. The moon is cooling and luminous and these Salutations work to celebrate and promote all the magical gifts that the moon has to give.
Enjoy moon salutations to mirror this energy, calm the mind, relax the body, promote healing, feel empowered, uncover wisdom and creativity and grow in peace and balance.
These are the asanas for the Yoga Moon Salutation:
Prayer Pose - palms together overhead
Crescent Moon Pose - arching to the left
Goddess Pose - squat, arms at sides in an L-shape, palms forward
Transition Pose - star pose, the body is like a 5-pointed star
Triangle Pose - extending to the left, right arm up Head to knee - left leg Lunge to the left
Forward Facing Lunge - right leg extended
Squat Pose - Malasana, hands in prayer position
Forward Facing Lunge - left leg extended
Lunge to the right
Head to Knee - right leg
Triangle Pose - extending to the right, left arm up
Transition Pose - star pose
Goddess Pose
Crescent Moon Pose - arching to the right
Return to Prayer Pose - palms together overhead.
Moon Facts & Folklore
- The crescent Moon hovers to the right of Venus on the 12th
- On Halloween, the Moon's in its spooky football-shape gibbous phase, floating above Jupiter.
- Corn planted under a waning Moon grows slower but yields larger ears.
- Babies born a day after the full Moon enjoy success and endurance.
- A new Moon in your dreams promises increased wealth or a happy marriage.
