Half-moon pose is a curious pose, like the moon. From our humble place here on earth, the moon looks to be effortlessly floating in the sky. Science calls the moon an orbiting body because it is constantly moving, with many forces working to suspend it and keep it moving in its orbit.
In half-moon, there is a sense of suspension as you ground and connect the standing leg to the earth and then radiate out from your solar plexus center. The more you press into the earth, the more you can reach the lifted leg. The more you reach down with the bottom hand, the more you can reach with the top hand. It’s our humble earth-bound body’s version of suspension.
It’s another form of an infinite game where you can play with, test, and cultivate your strength and balance throughout your entire body. There is one other important thing to note about half-moon. Like the real moon, it rises and sets. Half-moon is not a pose you hop into. The moon has a cycle of rising and setting. It takes patience and preparation, intentional positioning, and a big dose of trust.
Today is our final Yoga for Strength + Balance class together; thank you for showing up for your practice these last four weeks! Remember, you have access to the recordings of these sessions on your resources page, so keep up the habit of yoga and notice the benefits of regular practice.
I look forward to connecting with you today. Bring a yoga block and a chair if you can access those props to support you during our session today. I'll see you at 10:00am!
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