The brand new moon is a superb time to take a pause, to do much less, and to look ahead to new beginnings by setting intentions.

The passive lengthy holds of yin are an incredible alternative to just do that. Right here’s 6 poses you’ll be able to maintain for two minutes every (facet). Whilst you work by means of these yin poses ask your self what you need in your life presently?

Have two blocks or a bolster prepared.

1. Supported Fish – Place a bolster again behind you, or set two blocks up on their second top – the primary lengthwise to help your higher again and the opposite to help the again of the top. Decrease down to put on them. Convey the soles collectively and open the knees aside. Convey the arms down on the sides, palms up.

2. Half Butterfly Variation – From seated, begin with the correct leg prolonged out to the facet. You’ll be able to decide to go away the left foot inside the thigh, or for the variation convey the left shin again behind you so the left foot is exterior of the glute. Getting an inside rotation. Twist in the direction of the correct leg, then fold. Perhaps utilizing a prop to help the brow or chest. After 2 or so minutes, elevate up after which repeat on the opposite facet.

3. Winged Dragon – Carry to desk prime. Step the correct foot ahead to the outer fringe of the correct hand. Hold right here or elevate the correct toes up and roll to the outer fringe of the correct foot. Perhaps come to the forearms. Choice to help the brow with a block or bolster beneath the chest should you like.

4. Youngster’s Pose – Convey the toes collectively and the knees as broad as you want. Press the hips again in the direction of the heels. Soften down. Let go of the stress within the mid and higher again. Stress-free the stomach.

Repeat Winged Dragon on the opposite facet.

5. Sphinx – Lay down on the stomach. Convey the forearms down in entrance of you. Push into the tops of the toes. Roll the shoulders again. Concentrate on discovering size alongside the backbone. The nearer the elbows the deeper you’ll really feel the stretch. Push the hips bones into the ground.

6. Completely satisfied Child – Flip onto the again. Pull the knees in the direction of you. Hold the knees broad, or seize the massive toes and stack the ankles over the knees. Use the elbows to push knees wider whereas drawing the thighs down. Push the tailbone down into the mat. Conserving head and shoulders grounded.

These poses come from a 35 minute yin yoga follow shared on my YouTube channel. Apply with me under.

Kassandra