First quarter moon
The first quarter moon is also known as a half moon. It appears seven days after the new moon and seven days before the full moon. According to experts, this is when the body’s energy level starts to grow. In this phase, you are a willful creator of new brands of yourself and society.
Tips to follow during the first quarter moon:
- Engage in bold, fiery flows that create heat in the body.
- Start achieving the goals you set during the new moon.
- Incorporate old backbends and heart openers into your practice to enhance and maintain the new growth.
These poses are perfect for the first quarter moon:
- Bhujangasana, or Cobra Pose
- Navasana, or Boat Pose
- Ardha Chandrasana, or Half Moon Pose
Practice themes for the first quarter moon:
- Individuality
- Clearing obstacles
- Strength, growth, and effort
Conclusion
Several studies have proven that syncing yoga with the phases of the moon helps you get the best out of the practice. It is important to know what each phase signifies and the practices that are ideal for each phase. While it is an ancient tradition, several modern methods have been incorporated into the practice to make it more beneficial.
References
[1] https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/lifestyle/what-is-blood-pressure/
[2] https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/what-your-heart-rate-is-telling-you
[3] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/10132-menstrual-cycle
[4] https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/moons/earths-moon/lunar-phases-and-eclipses/
[5] https://www.yogapedia.com/balancing-your-anja-how-to-tap-into-your-third-eye-chakra/2/11248
[6] https://books.google.com/books?id=RtY4AQAAMAAJ&pg=RA1-PA7&lpg=RA1-PA7&dq=mental+growth&source=bl&ots=Z9cDtWsSQr&sig=ACfU3U0U0YpK9VElA7lRaA8ZvFeSJzpeTg&hl=en