Cat-Cow This movement is a combination of two poses, and is a development from a starting place of Table Top pose. In Sanskrit it is referred to as Bitilasana Marjaryasana and it is a flow between two positions. So let’s take a look at each position and the flow movement. This short sequence works well at times of the new moon, but is one of the simplest ways at any time to increase back mobility and strength, and to help you find calm, so don’t just keep it for new moons😊 W

Table Top Pose Table Top pose, or Bharmanasana  in Sanskrit, is one of the most versatile positions, as it forms the basis of many other poses and flows. So let’s take a look. This pose suits the internal focus of the new moon, allowing us  turn our thoughts inwards and perhaps focus on our breath and how our body feels today. It is a very stable position and helps us feel grounded, but also brings a feeling of strength and the knowledge that from here we can move forwards in

Rabbit Pose This time, let’s look at Rabbit pose, or Sasangasana in Sanskrit. This is a pose which is ideal for the new moon, giving us an opportunity to focus internally and withdraw from external influences. It perhaps takes a little determination, which can add a little to the positive feeling of deliberately taking yourself away from other concerns for a few minutes. The forward folding nature of the pose helps promote calm, relaxing the nervous system. This pose can prov

Child’s Pose Let’s explore Child’s Pose, or Balasana in Sanskrit. This is a pose for the new moon, inviting us to be a little more introspective, to find calm, to close ourselves off a little from the outside world. The time of the new moon is great for reflection and review, so this pose helps us to draw inwards and give ourselves time to regroup, to collect ourselves together. It’s not just perfect for the new moon, it’s also great at any time when you need to withdraw a li