“Move like the moon — with softness, rhythm, and mystery.”
In the world of Ayurveda and feminine spirituality, there are few practices as powerful and sacred as Chandra Namaskar — Moon Salutations. While Surya Namaskar invokes the sun’s fire, Chandra Namaskar honors lunar wisdom, emotional tides, and feminine restoration.
And when practiced rhythmically, in devotion, 108 times beneath the moonlight, it becomes a sacred dance — an inner pilgrimage — a ritual of remembrance.
Why Practice 108 Moon Salutations?
In Vedic numerology, 108 is a cosmic number:
108 marma points (energy points in the body)
108 beads on a mala
108 Upanishads
The sun is 108 times the diameter of the Earth
Practicing 108 Moon Salutations:
Clears energetic stagnation
Supports hormonal and emotional balance
Grounds the nervous system
Awakens devotion and discipline
Helps us honor the sacred cycles of nature and womanhood
Sequence 1: Embodied Feminine Flow (Modern)
Designed to nourish the nervous system, awaken the sacred feminine, and guide you into rhythm with the moon. Ideal for full moons, menstruation, or emotional days.
Each round (14 poses) includes:
Prayer Pose (Pranamasana)
Raised Arms (Urdhva Hastasana)
Forward Fold (Uttanasana)
Right Lunge (Ashwa Sanchalanasana)
Half Moon (Ardha Chandrasana)
Revolved Half Moon
Plank
Knees-Chest-Chin (Ashtanga Namaskara)
Cobra (Bhujangasana)
Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
Left Lunge
Half Moon
Revolved Half Moon
Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
Repeat 54 rounds per side = 108
Sequence 2: Traditional Chandra Namaskar (Classical Hatha Yoga)
This classical moon salutation sequence is slower, grounding, and circular in flow — typically practiced 12, 27, 54, or 108 times during full moons.
Each round includes:
Pranamasana (Prayer Pose)
Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms)
Padahastasana (Standing Forward Fold)
Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Right Lunge)
Parvatasana (Mountain Pose)
Ashtanga Namaskara (8-Point Salute)
Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
Parvatasana (Mountain Pose)
Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Left Lunge)
Padahastasana (Forward Fold)
Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms)
Pranamasana (Prayer Pose)
Optional: Add Chandra Bhedana Pranayama (left-nostril breathing) before or after for lunar cooling.
Mantras & Affirmations for 108 Practice
As you move, you may repeat a mantra per round:
“Om Chandraya Namaha” – Salutations to the Moon
“I move with the rhythm of the moon.”
“I surrender to the tides of emotion and flow.”
“I am soft, strong, and sacred.”
Or use a set of 108 affirmations or intentions, one for each round, transforming this into a moving mala meditation.
When to Practice
🌕 Full Moon: Most potent time to release and receive
🌑 New Moon: Deep inner stillness and intention-setting
🌸 Pre-Menstruation: Soothe emotions and prepare to bleed
🐚 Goddess Days: Honor Durga, Lakshmi, Kali, Parvati, or Tara
🔥 Lunar Eclipse: Practice shadow work and spiritual cleansing
Sacred Setup for Your Practice
Light a moon altar: water, candles, crystals, or sacred items
Use soft, devotional music or silence
Smudge with frankincense or sandalwood
Dress in white, silver, or lunar tones
Begin with intention. End with surrender.
Why This Ritual Matters
In a fast-paced world, rhythmic repetition under the moon becomes a nervous system balm, a soul anchor, and a sacred act of rewilding.
This is more than yoga.
This is ceremony.
This is devotion to your feminine essence.
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“May your body become a temple of rhythm, your breath a hymn to the moon, and your movement a prayer of remembrance.”