The Moon Salutation Yoga Sequence is called Chandra Namaskara in Sanskrit. This sequence is the counterpart to the Sun Salutation.
Printable Moon Salutation PDF
This Moon Salutation cheat sheet guides you through the practice and make it easier to remember the order of the poses, as well as when to inhale and when to exhale.
Including:
- Yoga pose names
- Instructions for moving from pose to pose
- Breathing instructions
(Inhale + Exhale) - Stick-figures
- 2 sizes: Letter (8,5″ x 11″) + Din A4 (21 x 29,7 cm)
The Sequence of Chandra Namaskara Step By Step
If you’re a beginner, it can be hard to remember the order of the poses. Here’s a list of all the postures, along with their names in English and Sanskrit.
Practice these yoga poses in order:
| English | Sanskrit | Sanskrit IAST | |
| Upward Salute Pose | Urdhva Hastasana | ūrdhva hāstāsana | |
| Upward Salute Side Bend Pose | Parsva Urdhva Hastasana | pārśva ūrdhva hāstāsana | right side |
| Upward Salute Pose | Urdhva Hastasana | ūrdhva hāstāsana | |
| Upward Salute Side Bend Pose | Parsva Urdhva Hastasana | pārśva ūrdhva hāstāsana | left side |
| Upward Salute Pose | Urdhva Hastasana | ūrdhva hāstāsana | |
| Mountain Pose | Tadasana | tāḍāsana / samasthitiḥ | |
| 5-Pointed Star Pose | Utthita Tadasana | utthita tāḍāsana | |
| Goddess Pose | Utkata Konasana | utkaṭa koṇāsana | |
| 5-Pointed Star Pose | Utthita Tadasana | utthita tāḍāsana | |
| Extended Triangle Pose | Utthita Trikonasana | utthita trikoṇāsana | right side |
| Intense Side Stretch Pose | Parsvottanasana | pārśvottānāsana | right side |
| Crescent Moon Pose | Anjaneyasana | Āñjaneyāsana | right side |
| Side Lunge Pose | Skandasana | skandāsana | right side |
| Garland Pose | Malasana | mālāsana | |
| Side Lunge Pose | Skandasana | skandāsana | left side |
| Crescent Moon Pose | Anjaneyasana | Āñjaneyāsana | left side |
| Intense Side Stretch Pose | Parsvottanasana | pārśvottānāsana | left side |
| Extended Triangle Pose | Utthita Trikonasana | utthita trikoṇāsana | left side |
| 5-Pointed Star Pose | Utthita Tadasana | utthita tāḍāsana | |
| Goddess Pose | Utkata Konasana | utkaṭa koṇāsana | |
| Upward Salute Pose | Urdhva Hastasana | ūrdhva hāstāsana | |
| Upward Salute Side Bend Pose | Parsva Urdhva Hastasana | pārśva ūrdhva hāstāsana | left side |
| Upward Salute Pose | Urdhva Hastasana | ūrdhva hāstāsana | |
| Upward Salute Side Bend Pose | Parsva Urdhva Hastasana | pārśva ūrdhva hāstāsana | right side |
| Upward Salute Pose | Urdhva Hastasana | ūrdhva hāstāsana | |
| Prayer Hands | Anjali Mudra | añjali mudrā |
Moon Salutation in Sanskrit
- Candra Namaskāra = Moon Salutation
- Candra = Moon
- Namaskāra = Bowing, adoration, homage
- Pronunciation: “Chuhn-druh Nuh-musk-aar-uh”
Moon Salutation Yoga Sequence: PDF Cheat Sheet
- With this yoga pose chart you can create your own yoga flow for your home practice.
- It helps you to remember the sequence of the Moon Salutation.
- Step through a simple yoga sequence with these stick-figure illustrations
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Moon Salutation Postcard (PDF)
A minimal postcard to print at home that can also be a great addition to a yoga gift.
- Including 24 stick-figures
- This postcard is a beautiful reminder of how to practice the Moon Salutation
- Print this card out and give it as a gift to your favorite yogi(ni)
