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Welcome to this New Moon Yin Yoga Practice. This is your moment to slow way down, draw inward, and connect with the soft strength of your heart, your breath, and your body.
This Cancer New Moon arrives just after the summer solstice, when we have reached the height of Yang activity. Slowly, over the course of the coming months, Yin energy will begin to rise. This lovely ebb and flow of the seasons is reflected in our natural inclinations — as the summer heat peaks, you may notice a desire to slow down and take some of the heat off. This practice is an invitation to honour that shift. To release tension and heat, to listen deeply inward, and to give yourself a soft place to land within your body, your breath, and the spaces between your thoughts and overactive mental activity — to set new intentions.
Cancer is an emotional sign, and the Moon is very much at home here, as it is ruled by the Moon. Where this falls in your natal chart depends on your time of birth, which will tell you the astrological house the Moon is currently in. For example, the Moon in the 3rd House is a social house — making this a time for connection with others on a deeper, more emotional level.
So, what seeds do you wish to plant for this next lunar cycle? Grab your journal, start writing, and consider which intentions you’d like to bring into your practice today. Cancer is connected to the water element, so in this practice we’ll also work with that theme, applying a little pressure to the K1 point on the feet with both ankle stretch & toe stretch.
What you will need for practice:
– A yoga mat
– A cushion, bolster, or rolled-up blanket
– An open heart and a willingness to slow way down for a while
This practice is a restorative Yin Yoga practice, and I invite you to embrace the stillness found in Yin, offering yourself a nurturing space to cultivate a much deeper connection with yourself.
I’d love to hear your comments on practice today, so please leave me a comment as I always reply.
Gem x
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DISCLAIMER: Please consult your medical practitioner before attempting this yoga class. As with any physical practice, injury is possible. If you engage with this or any other Gem Maryan Yoga class, you agree that you do so at your own risk.
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