Balancing Table Pose This pose is a balance and in Sanskrit is referred to as Dandayamana Bharmanasana. It is another development from the starting place of Table Top pose and can also be turned into a flowing sequence. So we’ll look at the main position first and then also the option to flow and generate some full moon energy. Balancing Table pose This pose is great for balance and for strengthening the core muscles all around the torso. The abdominal and back muscles are th

Downward-Facing Dog Pose This strong pose is perfect for Full Moon energy but can also be a place to find peace and stability in turbulent times. Let’s learn a little more about Downward-Facing Dog (or Down Dog) pose, Adho Mukha Svanasana  in Sanskrit. Downward-Facing Dog pose This is one of those strong but stabilising yoga poses which can be used to stoke up our energy, but which also gives us a slightly introspective place to be – it can be both invigorating and calming at

Goddess Pose A strong, open pose for the Full Moon, we’re now going to explore Goddess pose, or Utkata Konasana  in Sanskrit. For the Full Moon it feels good to find wide open poses, full of strength and energy, so Goddess pose fits the bill perfectly. Whilst embracing that high energy state it also lets us feel grounded, with the feet squarely planted on the earth and the pelvis dropping down to help anchor us, even while the arms are reaching wide and embracing that feeling

Mountain Pose A great place to start at any time is Mountain Pose, or Tadasana in Sanskrit. This pose works well at the full phase of the moon, giving us stability, helping us to be grounded but open, ready to breathe, move step forward, or face whatever challenges come our way. The full moon tends to evoke a feeling of high energy, which can be great for getting things done, but can also leave us feeling jittery and inexplicably over-excitable. So this pose is great for allo