MichelleStarYoga

With the Moon in Scorpio on this Mo{o}nday, we focused more deeply in different forms of twisting, longer rests to deepen the experience and focus on heartlight.

New Moon in Cancer today so nurturance is the way! We did poses to nurture our heart chakras and more to strengthen our arms and backs. Great time to start new projects, change belief systems, harmonize relationships. We also worked on balance between effort and rest (yes, you are allowed to rest, take that out into your daily routine).

With the moon (our closest luminary) in Earthy Taurus today, we added in lots of neck moves. Think of the massive neck on the bull and then check the sensations in your own neck where many carry tension or have had whiplash injury which can affect the neck for many years. Enjoy your freedom of movement! Taurus also loves flowers, so if you have any around, you might set them in front of you to enjoy during your practice.

Moon in Aquarius which rules lower legs, ankles and is a freedom loving astrological sign. Aquarians usually have lovely legs and feel a need for support (ankles are the support system for the body, at least one of them).

The moon is in Scorpio, an intense water sign, great for transforming yourself into the best you can be. That's what this session is about. Enjoy!

It's the waning full Moon in Sagittarius. We included 10-10-10-10 breathwork to stimulate the brain and memory, some "burpees" to get the heart rate up a bit and the Balancing Half Moon to honor the moon today.

With the Moon in Leo, our practice was centered around opening the heart chakra and strengthening the arms which are connected with the heart chakra.

An earthy (Moon and Sun in Taurus) workout for the neck, strength-building for legs and arms with more standing poses. Also Down Dog, 3-Legged Dog, deep relaxation.

Magical - working with Pyramid Power - explanation within presentation and a Savasana to take you to the purification and spiritual fire within the Pyramid.

You will need your fit ball for the warm-ups, if you have one. Great for spine, front and back of body. We worked in stretches in all directions, plank to Sphinx, puppy stretch with attention to Unicorn/3rd eye, to Dolphin for poses. Twisted crescent lunge, Happy Baby with Sleepy Baby following. Savasana with visualization using Unicorn/3rd eye. It goes deep into awareness. Surprise ending. ;)

The moon is in Gemini which rules the arms, so we did some strengthening and counter-pose stretching. We worked with preparatory move for headstand, dolphin pose, half/full bridge, hip openers, inner leg stretches, 4-square, various twists, and of course Savasana for about 6 minutes, all in a one-hour class! Deep relaxation with visualization fun.

This practice includes some gentle moves, focus on the 3 chakras above the Crown chakra, working with Pyramid Power (visualization) and a candle meditation before Savasana with a guided meditation before returning to waking state. Magic!

Moon in Aquarius, the truth seeker, freedom lover, humanitarian. Today we focused on parting the clouds and seeing the sun. We grounded in Tai Chi Rising before progressing into Surya Namaskar (Salute to the Sun). We worked with golden energy or diamond light energy, bathing all our cells in Light. Deep relaxation.

We combined our visualization power, imagination and Third Eye (Ajna Chakra) with our Yoga moves. A magical class deepening awareness and ability. Sluitable for beginners and intermediate... and SO much fun!

With the energies around the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox, and with the Moon in Scorpio (death/rebirth, transmutation), this was the perfect time for a deeper, relaxing and cleansing practice. Easy poses while working with The Light to clear psychic debris and dross that no longer serves us. You will want to bring a cloth to place over your eyes during the relaxation (Savasana).

Gentle Yoga poses to stretch and release toxins accumulated from all the challenges of the past year. Brahmari (Bee Breath-humming) to raise vibrations and increase nitric oxide production. We walked a spiral ritual counterclockwise to release what no longer serves us and reversed to clockwise spiral back to center embracing new intentions, opportunities and further raising vibrations. 1 Hour. (Note: practitioners using this recording can sit and imagine the spirals in your mind's eye if space is limited.) Tea bag tag Quote: "May this day be the day to lead us to peace, to happiness and to joy." Spiral ritual adapted from Alana Fairchild's "Kuan Yin Oracle", Card: #34, The Amaryllis Lute. #34 numerologically adds up to 7, the spiritual number, perfect for this practice, the first day of 2024!

Monday Morning Yoga, Moon in Pisces - Attention to flow... flow of breath, flow of movement, flow of consciousness. Ab work, sequence from 5-pointed star to Warrior II to Triangle to Revolved Triangle. Think depths of the ocean, gentle waves of seaweed. Float away in Savasana.

Monday morning! Start the week with Yoga. Create your personal intention. Proper Stretching to gain flexibility in low back/legs in order to sit straight and tall. Sagittarius Moon rules Thighs. Practice poses, Savasana... I believe. Have a great week!

Moon in Scorpio, journey deeper within to assess what no longer serves you, what needs to be transmuted and released. Then, rebirth. Lots of arm/shoulder/neck loosening and strengthening, planks for abs but also work arms differently here. Down Dog, 3-Legged Dog, transition into Up Dog, into Warrior I. Savasana was so meaningful (I channel my India Yogi Guide Ashero, so he guides this from Source) and it moved me to tears (it's also a 7 personal month in a 7 year and I turned 77 a few days ago! 7 is the spiritual, inward, meditative focus. Clear out the year's traumas and prepare for a healthy, happy 2024.

Yoga with Michelle - for beginner/intermediate. Some good stretches for legs and low back.

The Moon in Virgo rules the intestines so we concentrated on the lower part of the body this time. We did other work too, but this one is beneficial for alleviating pain/tension in low back, increasing circulation and strengthening the area and the core muscles. We achieved a deep peace by the end for Savasana. So, peace to you! Michelle www.michellestaryoga.com

We started with some moves to lull us into stillness, becoming aware of the "pause" from one side to the other. (You can also try this with just your breath, becoming aware of the pause before an inhale or after an exhale.) With the moon (almost full) in sensitive, nurturing Cancer, we stayed with a smooth, yet challenging workout to assist our entrance into stillness during Savasana. A surprise ending too. Enjoy!