True Yoga is Simple: 13 Steps to Deepen Your Home Practice by Olga Yumasheva - HTML preview

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Saturday is ruled by Saturn. This day we have a

lower level of energy than the rest of the week,

and we should use this energy wisely. A mild

practice is, of course, acceptable, but pushing

ourselves too hard, we simply drain our

energy.

In fact, all the days of the week are ruled by

different planets. Each planet brings its own

energy. So, if you want to be creative in your

practice, you can make some adjustments to

your core practice following the energies

prevailing on a given day.

For example, Monday is the day of the Moon.

Moon is associated with the water element and

with feminine qualities. Mondays could be

used for Flexibility asanas, Hip Openers,

Forward Folding. We could bring in more

Seated poses and, perhaps, finish with a

seated meditation concentrating on the point

between the eyebrows, i.e., the place where

our inner Moon abides.

Tuesday is the day ruled by Mars, the God of

wars. To calm down, reduce aggression, and

eliminate the conflicts with those around,

active practice is recommended. Standing

asanas, Warrior poses, and Sun Salutations