Comments on: Yoga by Moonlight – Chandra Namaskara

By: Charlotte Bradley

Charlotte Bradley — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:01:30 +0000

Hi Jessica,
It is kind of confusing… There are a number of versions of the Moon Salutation (just like the Sun Salutation has a several variations). This is the version that I learned and it is based on the Kripalu tradition. I have also seen Moon Salutations that incorporate some of the poses you mention and have less of a focus on lateral bends. I think the thing they probably all share in common is the intention of turning your focus inwards. Moon Salutations tend to be less stimulating than Sun Salutations and affect your energy differently. I am sure you will discover benefits no matter which variation you practice. Let me know how it goes!
Warmly,
Charlotte

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:07:33 +0000

Hi,
I am very new to yoga and am confused. All of the other moon salutations I’ve seen look really different to me– more downward dogs and no “chandrasana” side bends which comes up as a pose with one hand and one foot planted on the ground. What am I missing?
Thanks.

By: Charlotte Bradley

Charlotte Bradley — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:24:50 +0000

Bellatrix,
Thanks for your input. I was wondering about that and it makes sense. I haven’t practiced a moon salutation in some time. Maybe I will focus on it this weekend and switch it up by starting with the left side.
Warmly,
Charlotte

By: Bellatrix Orionis

Bellatrix Orionis — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:34:50 +0000

As a Tantra practitioner and energy worker, we start on the left side when working with female energy, and the right side if working with male energy. So yes, in channeling Moon energy, it would be appropriate to start on the left (Ida side) when doing these alternating poses.

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By: Charlotte Bradley

Charlotte Bradley — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:26:37 +0000

Hi Karuna,

Yes – you are right! Thanks for pointing that out. Position 17 should be Trikoasana to the left. I have just corrected it and uploaded a revised version.

There are lots of great versions of Chandra Namaskara. The one I have posted here is the version I was taught and we started to the right. But it is not something I have done in many different classes. I just checked and there is a different version in my Kripalu Yoga book by Richard Faulds and it also starts to the right. Very interesting – I didn’t realize it was customary to start Chandra sequences to the left. I wonder if this is because of the Nadis and Ida (the left channel) being related to the moon?

So, sorry I don’t really have an answer to your question…. I don’t see why you couldn’t start to the left but I’m not sure if it is predominantly taught one way or the other.

Let me know how it goes with your kids classes. Seems like a sequence that would be well suited to little guys.

Thanks for reading and sharing your ideas!
Charlotte

By: KarunaPeglar

KarunaPeglar — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:39:09 +0000

Hi Charlotte
Thanks for the lovely Chandra sequence – the series of side bends. I am going to try it with my classes of children this week. However, I think I note an error….. position 17 should surely read Trikonasana to the left instead of to the right. Also, as customary with any Chandra sequences, shouldn’t the practice start with the left side? I’d be interested to know if it is usually taught this way. Thanks again
Cheers
Karuna

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