Yoga Every Day
Waxing and Waning

S8:Ep13

22 mins

TV-G Teacher: Nichole Golden

Waxing and waning: can aligning with lunar rhythms restore your inner balance? Explore this Level 1-2 practice on Yoga Every Day with Nichole Golden.

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How can the waxing and waning of the moon help you navigate your own energetic shifts? In Season 8, Episode 13 of Yoga Every Day, instructor Nichole Golden guides you through a Level 1-2 morning hatha yoga practice designed to harmonize your body with these celestial rhythms.

This 20-minute session serves as an embodied exploration of waxing and waning lunar energy, helping you transition smoothly between outward action and inward contemplation. By utilizing a simple blanket for support, this practice offers a grounded approach to balancing lunar energy, making it accessible yet deeply restorative. Whether you are seeking a hatha yoga morning ritual to start your day with intention or looking to understand the waxing vs waning moon spiritual meaning through physical movement, this class provides the space to honor your personal cycles. This specialized yoga for moon cycles encourages you to embrace every phase of your personal journey. Through deliberate postures and breathwork in this Nichole Golden yoga session, you will learn to appreciate the moments when you feel quiet and small just as much as the moments when you feel vibrant and full.

The lunar cycle reflects our own internal landscape, reminding us that we are not meant to remain in a constant state of peak productivity or complete stillness. By moving through a sequence that mirrors these cosmic transitions, you can cultivate a deeper sense of self-compassion and physical awareness. Nichole Golden expertly structures this Level 1-2 class to ensure that practitioners of various experience levels can safely explore their range of motion while maintaining a calm, centered mind. The deliberate pacing allows you to feel the distinct qualities of each movement, transforming your time on the mat into a moving meditation that resonates long after you fold your blanket and step away.

Cultivate Balance Through Lunar Rhythms

Learn to use a blanket as a supportive prop to stabilize your body during transitions between active and reflective postures.
Balance your subtle body by channeling both outward, expressive energy and quiet, internal focus.
Establish a mindful morning routine that honors the natural ebb and flow of your physical and mental vitality.

Begin your exploration today and bring harmony to your daily practice.

Teacher: Nichole Golden

Audio Languages: English

Subtitles: English

Frequently Asked Questions

What is meant by waxing and waning?

Waxing and waning refer to the changing phases of the moon as it orbits the Earth. Waxing describes the period when the illuminated portion of the moon is growing larger, leading up to a full moon. Waning describes the period when the visible light decreases, moving toward a new moon. In yoga, these phases represent the natural cycle of expanding outward energy and returning to quiet, internal reflection.

Which side of the moon is waxing?

In the Northern Hemisphere, the right side of the moon is illuminated when it is waxing. As the moon transitions toward fullness, the light grows from right to left. Understanding this visual cue can help you connect more deeply with lunar cycles during your outdoor observations or mindfulness practices.

How to remember waxing vs waning?

An easy way to remember the difference is that 'waxing' rhymes with 'relaxing' or can be thought of as 'growing maxing' as the light increases. Conversely, 'waning' means fading or decreasing in strength and size. You can explore these energetic concepts physically on Gaia by practicing sequences that balance active movement with restorative postures.