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On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, the complete Moon in Taurus will illuminate the night sky. For many who take heed to its subtle energies, the complete Moon offers insights into personal development and spiritual maturation. Each full moon is different because of the influence of the sign it resides in on that individual day.

Taurus, a hard and fast Earth sign, invites us to slow things down and produce a little bit of indulgence into our lives. Taurus energy is slow, regular, abundant, and delicious. When the moon is in Taurus, we’re reminded to not overwork ourselves. In Western cultures, we’re often praised for “hustling” and pushing ourselves to our limits. And while dedication (or tapas, because it is understood in yoga) is powerful, we must also step back and prioritize the actual enjoyment of life.

Taurus can be ruled by the planet Venus. She, too, carries an innate sense of sensuality and indulgence. You possibly can channel this energy by taking time this week to decelerate and indulge your senses. Enjoy an opulent bath. Take pleasure in warm, soothing foods. Activate music that moves you. Settle into some Yin Yoga poses that help you simply be and feel. Decelerate and absorb the textures and sights and sounds around you. Observe where you possibly can create a way of wealth in your life.

A Yin Yoga practice for the complete Moon in Taurus

This 60-minute Yin Yoga sequence will allow you to ground into your body and luxuriate in stillness. Supported twists help release tension along the spine, while forward bends work wonders for an overexerted nervous system. I invite you to placed on your comfiest clothes, light candles, dim the lights, and indulge yourself with this 60-minute yoga class.

You deserve it! For this class, you have to a bolster or a pair firm pillows.

(Photo: Sierra Vandervort)

Supported Supine Twist

To start, sit in your mat and place your bolster (or stacked pillows) lengthwise on the mat by your right hip. Lie in your back and produce each of your knees into your chest. Take a number of grounding breaths here, allowing your lower back to get heavy. Then, extend your right leg straight on the mat in front of you and your right arm straight out at a 90-degree angle to your side. Gently roll over onto your right side until you possibly can place your left knee on the bolster. From here, slowly ease your way right into a twist by lowering your left shoulder back toward the mat. You possibly can pause halfway, resting your left hand in your ribs or extend fully together with your left arm straight out out of your shoulder. Settle right into a space that feels comfortable and sustainable for you. Rest here for 3 minutes, closing your eyes and softening your breath.

Whenever you’re ready, slowly unwind and produce each knees back toward your chest. Take a moment to settle before repeating on the second side. Finish with each knees hugging into your chest once more.

(Photo: Sierra Vandervort)

Reclining Shoelace Pose

From each knees drawn in toward your chest, bring your left knee slightly closer to you. Gently cross your left thigh on top of your right, aligning your knees one on top of the opposite, if possible. In case your knees don’t stack, that’s high-quality, simply discover a partial crossing of the legs that feels comfortable to you. Interlace your fingers and rest your hands in your right knee or shin, adding slightly pressure. You could feel a compressive stretch along your outer left hip. Release into it. Keep your lower back rooted on the bottom and soften your body slightly more with each exhalation. Stay on this position for no less than 3 minutes. When finished, you possibly can reset with a Pleased Baby Pose or any stretch that feels good in your body before moving into Shoelace on the opposite side.

(Photo: Sierra Vandervort)

Bridge Pose

From Shoelace, release your feet to the mat together with your knees bent. Rest your arms alongside your body as you bring your heels toward your hips so you possibly can graze your heels together with your fingertips. On an inhalation, lift your hips toward the ceiling and reach your knees forward. Gently press your arms and the back of your head into the mat and reach your hips toward the front of the mat in Bridge Pose. Close your eyes and take 10 deep breaths here. Then slowly lower your spine to the mat. Draw your knees toward your chest and softly rock backwards and forwards for a number of moments.

(Photo: Sierra Vandervort)

Supported Child’s Pose

From Bridge Pose, slowly make your way onto one side and are available onto your hands and knees. Place your bolster lengthwise in front of you, snuggling it between your thighs. Bring your knees as wide as your mat. Exhale as you lower yourself down, arms prolonged alongside the bolster, turning your head to 1 side and resting one cheek on the bolster. Close your eyes and take a number of deep breaths here. Use your exhales to assume your chest releasing onto the bolster and your legs and arms sinking even deeper into the ground. Stay here for no less than 2 minutes before switching your gaze to the opposite side. Take one other 2 minutes here.

(Photo: Sierra Vandervort)

Sleeping Swan

From Childs Pose, transition slowly into hands and knees and make your way right into a Downward-Facing Dog, taking a moment to bend into each knee and release any built-up tension. Lift your right leg behind you for Three-Limbed Dog, then bring your right knee forward behind your right wrist for Sleeping Swan. Bring the periphery of your right knee and calf to the ground and slide your right foot toward the front of your left hip. Lower your left knee to the mat, untuck your left foot, and let your pelvis settle toward the mat, taking a bolster of folded blanket beneath your right hip in case you find your right hip lower than your left. Release your chest toward the mat as you come onto your hands or forearms. Deal with releasing the gripping in your outer hips and softening the perimeters of your body. Breathe here for 4 minutes.

(Photo: Sierra Vandervort)

Half Butterfly

From Sleeping Swan pose, roll over onto your right hip until it touches down on the mat and sweep your left leg around so it’s prolonged straight in front of you. Keep your right knee bent and draw your right foot toward your left thigh. Sit for a moment together with your shoulders over your hips. Take a minute to ground your sitting bones into the ground. On an inhale, lengthen through your spine and start to fold forward, reaching your heart towards your toes. Relatively than reaching so far as you possibly can and grabbing your toes together with your hands, try resting your hands alongside your knee and flipping your palms to face the ceiling. Let your spine round and draw your chin towards your chest. As you breathe here, allow your body to sink deeper into the pose, releasing any pent-up tension as you go. Stay here for 4 minutes.

Reset in Downward-Facing Dog for a number of breaths before repeating Sleeping Swan and Half Butterfly on the left side. Reset in Downward-Facing Dog afterward.

(Photo: Sierra Vandervort)

Deer Pose

From Downward-Facing Dog, lower your knees to the mat and are available to kneeling. Grab your bolster and place it lengthwise behind you. Come to sit down in your left hip, bringing it alongside the short fringe of the bolster. Keeping your knees bent, stagger them enough so each shin and knee can lay flat on the mat, preferably at 90-degree angles to 1 one other. If this isn’t possible for you, find some position with bent knees that’s comfortable. Place your hands down on the ground, framing the bolster. Take an inhale to lift up out of your chest and lengthen out of your hips. As you exhale, slowly lie your belly on the bolster. Take your gaze in the identical direction as your knees or, in case you prefer, turn your head to face opposite your knees. Breathe as you compromise into the form and release tension. Allow your entire being to be supported and settle into that. Close your eyes and permit yourself no less than 4 minutes here before you slowly unwind and repeat on the second side.

(Photo: Sierra Vandervort)

Supported Savasana

Keeping your bolster where it’s, bring yourself to lie back on it. You possibly can keep your feet hip-distance apart and your knees bent and resting against each other or you possibly can extend your legs straight and produce your ankles toward the corners of the mat together with your arms by your sides. Let all of your limbs be heavy and release any hold you had in your breath. Stay still and rest for 4-10 minutes. Breathe into your heart and throat, reminding yourself that these moments of self-care are vital to our ability to point out up for others.

Then, while you’re ready, slowly find some movement. Eventually, make your method to sitting and ease back into your day. Try to maneuver only a bit slower than you normally would.

See also: More Yin Yoga practices

About our contributor
Sierra Vandervort is a author, modern mystic, and community builder. She’s been practicing yoga for nearly a decade and was certified to show in 2018.  Sierra’s The Mystic Members Club helps women deepen their spiritual studies, feel powerful, and construct a community of like-minded souls. She likes to guide them to their witchy side by helping them embrace the boldness and abundance they deserve. She’s also an avid traveller, dancer, author, and music lover. You’ll find her at thelocalmystic.com, on Instagram @thelocalmystic, and on YouTube.