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You alread know that each time step onto your yoga mat, your breath slows, your mind quiets, and you begin to feel more at home in your body. But are you aware that you can amplify this experience by aligning your yoga practice with the current moon energies and practicing something known as lunar yoga?
The Moon has been influencing the ocean tides as well as our internal vibes since the beginning of time. Just as the Sun moves through the constellations of the zodiac throughout the year, affecting our perception and experience of life, the Moon also transits through these signs every two and a half days, similarly changing your energy and vibration.
Think of your body as a map of the zodiac with each sign activating a specific area and associated energies. As the Moon enters a sign, it turns up the volume on that particular part of your body and its corresponding emotional and spiritual qualities. This means that practicing yoga during a Scorpio moon awakens completely different aspects of yourself than practicing during a Gemini moon.
When you have a basic understanding of these principles of lunar yoga, you can create a practice that will help you experience a sense of flow that extends far beyond your mat.
To make the moon your practice partner, start by learning which sign of the zodiac the moon is currently in. (You can check this online or via most astrology apps.) Then include an emphasis on poses that align with the parts of the body that correspond to that sign. As you practice, set your intention on the related energies.
When you align your movements with the prevailing astrological energies, you activate these qualities in yourself and participate in your own transformation. Throughout the month, as you step onto your mat with these awarenesses, you’ll begin to experience a more authentic expression of who you are.
Aries | Head, Eyes, Brain
Cultivate mental clarity + inspiration
As the moon moves through Aries, it activates your intellect and awakens your inner warrior. You can reinforce this by practicing poses that demand your focus and resilience, which in turn helps you see your way forward with more clarity.
Try these poses:
Taurus | Throat, Neck, Vocal Cords
Explore your voice + creative expression
Taurus moon energy influences your neck. It asks you to speak your truth and express your creativity. You can support this by practicing poses that release neck tension.
Try these poses:
- Fish Pose (Matsyasana) Releases neck tension and opens the throat chakra
- Camel Pose (Ustrasana) Builds confidence in self-expression
- Neck Rolls and Gentle Twists Release stored tension so you feel safe expressing your authentic voice
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Gemini | Nervous System, Lungs, Hands, Arms
Calm your restless thoughts and energy
The moon in Gemini focuses on your nervous and respiratory systems. Poses that bring your attention to your arms and mid body can help support a feeling of calm and, by extension, help you find clarity.
Try these poses:
Cancer | Chest, Breasts, Stomach
Nurture yourself and connect to your intuition
A Cancer Moon activates your heart space and influences how you assimilate things. Explore yoga poses such as simple backbends and twists, can help you feel supported and trusting of your inner wisdom.
Try these poses:
Leo | Spine, Heart, Upper Back
Open your heart and build your confidence
A Leo Moon brings the kind of fire that supports stepping into your power and leading from a place of love. Try yoga poses that emphasize chest expansion and spine strengthening.
Try these poses:
Virgo | Digestive + Nervous Systems
Experience grounding and release perfectionism
A Virgo moon helps you connect more deeply with your physical body and let go of what no longer serves you, namely, thoughts and exacting precision. Poses that support grounding and presence help cultivate this energy.
Try these poses:
Libra | Kidneys, Lower Back, Endocrine System
Find balance and inner harmony
Libra moon energy is all about balance. It calls for yoga poses that bring equilibrium to both sides of your body and help you find your center.
Try these poses:
Scorpio | Hips and Pelvis
Unlock your creativity and emotional awareness
The Moon in Scorpio helps you express your creative and sexual energies. Focusing on poses that help release tension in the hips and lower back can also support you moving through your emotional depths with more ease and grace.
Try these poses:
- Hip-Openers, such as Pigeon or Reclined Figure-4 stretch Release longheld tension
- Goddess Pose Opens the hips and builds inner strength
- Low Lunge Twists Release stored emotions in the hip area
Sagittarius | Hip Flexors, Thighs, Liver
Build trust and expand your horizons
The Sagittarius moon supports your innate sense of adventure. Poses that help you move confidently into the unknown include those that build strength and, at the same time, support surrender.
Try these poses:
Capricorn | Knees, Joints, Skeletal System
Ground into stability and commitment
Capricorn moon helps you feel solid in your foundation and build strength throughout your entire body.
Try these poses:
Aquarius | Ankles, Circulatory System
Move stuck energy and expressing your unique vision
The Moon in Aquarius gets your energy circulating freely throughout your body while also helping you step into your authentic self.
Try these poses:
Pisces | Feet + Lymphatic System
Restore yourself and connect to universal flow
The Pisces moon calls for gentle, restorative practices. These help you feel held by the universe and create space to tune into your intuition.
Try these poses:
- Legs Up the Wall Supports lymphatic drainage and restoration
- Foot Massage While In a Seated Forward Bend Grounds you and activates the flow of energy
- Yin Yoga Allows for deep restoration and intuitive connection
The moon is always there to support your practice. All you need to do is look up, tune in, and let its energy guide you back home to the highest version of yourself.
Experience more Moon magic with Spirit Daughter’s 27-Day Lunar Yoga Challenge beginning July 16, 2025, which takes you through an entire lunar cycle. You’ll receive daily insights on the Moon’s current energy and accompanying yoga flows. It begins with the moon in Aries, which brings the energy of new beginnings and sparks your inner fire.
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