Moon in Taurus
(earth)
Characteristics: One of an earthy nature. The tendency to be placid is common. It's a great time for relaxation and ease. Wonderful to indulge in sensual delights (smells, touch, sights, sounds, nature). Have your favorite comfort foods. Time for practical matters, not great for sudden changes. Continue or finish projects started. Be aware of stubbornness though.(earth)
Physical Affects: neck, jaw and thyroid gland (flow prana there)
Breath Focus: Diaphramic breathing to bring energy low and grounded.. 'feel' the breath deep.
Description of Flow: Organic, slow, simmering, nurturing, ease
Chakra Focus: Muladhara, 1st, base of the spine. groundedness, stability, health in the physical body, family circle... get rooted.
Asana Sequence: Yin style Butterfly pose or Star pose (relax all muscles, getting into facia) - seated 6 movements of the spine - rock n' roll into Standing Forward Fold - Sun breath - into Slow Sun Salutation (holding each position for 2-3 breaths) - **Low lunge twists - Pyramid or Runners Stretch - Humble Warrior (low lunge with hands inside front foot) - Warrior Two - Dancing Warrior - into Triangle Pose - Side Angle (with Bind) (then with bind straighten front leg) - Balancing 1/2 Moon - (**go and do other side of that whole sequence) - **Intense Chest Stretch (pyramid) - into Revolved Triangle - Standing Splits (**Do other side) - Child's Pose - Cow Faced Pose (gomukasana) - Rabbit Pose - Abdominal Massage (banuman vrajasana) - Bridge - Fish Pose - Forward Fold (paschimottanasana) - Supine Twist - Happy Baby -
Savasana (restorative like 'legs up the wall')
Meditation: Which ever makes you feel nurtured, nourished like a mantra "I know I'm breathing in (as you breath in), I know I'm breathing out (as you exhale).
