Waning Crescent ◖

In the sky

A thin crescent rises before dawn, fading towards the next new moon. Sometimes called the balsamic moon, this is the quietest stretch of the cycle, made for rest, reflection and recovery.

Bring it into your practice

Choose restorative practice, slow breathing and early nights. Rest now makes the next beginning easier.

A pose for this phase

Legs Up the Wall

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A practice for this phase

Supported rest yoga

A gentle, restorative practice for the quiet end of the cycle.

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Questions to sit with

• Looking back over this cycle, what am I taking with me?

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