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Moonlit Slow Flow

A complete intermediate practice progressing toward A slow Moon Salutation with supported hip opening. Every peak is optional; the quality of attention is the real practice.

“I listen before I move.”

Before you begin

A spoken companion to the original illustrated flow guide. Review the guide before starting. The 45-minute plan includes setup, repetitions and rest; narration and pauses may make it longer. This is not a recording of a teacher-led class. The intermediate PDFs contain sequence outlines, not detailed tuition for every posture or transition. Audio introduces each block for a familiar practice; learn unfamiliar movements with a qualified teacher first.

Equipment: Mat, two blocks, bolster or cushions and blanket.

Review status: Editorial adaptation awaiting qualified teacher review. No named reviewer or completed review is recorded. Our review and attribution approach →

The original 45-minute arc

Your route through the flow

Section lengths come from the original guide. Beginner movement-cue timings are editorial subdivisions, not prescribed holds. Pause or skip freely.

Moonlit Slow Flow · section order, timing and movements
BlockPlanned timeMovement sequence
1. Arrive5 min
  1. Supported child's pose
  2. Observe natural breath and evening energy
2. Moon salute10 min
  1. Side reach to Goddess Pose
  2. Triangle and low lunge
  3. Wide fold; repeat slowly both directions
3. Low flow10 min
  1. Sphinx to Child Pose waves
  2. Low Lunge quad stretch
  3. Half Split with blocks
4. Hips8 min
  1. Deer Pose or easy seated shape
  2. Reclined figure four
5. Breath7 min
  1. Legs on a chair
  2. Equal breathing; no retention
6. Rest5 min
  1. Savasana beneath a blanket
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Original flow collection · Flow 12 of 18

Moonlit Slow Flow

Editorial guidance · awaiting teacher review · about 45 minutes

A spoken companion to the original illustrated flow guide. Review the guide before starting. The 45-minute plan includes setup, repetitions and rest; narration and pauses may make it longer. This is not a recording of a teacher-led class. The intermediate PDFs contain sequence outlines, not detailed tuition for every posture or transition. Audio introduces each block for a familiar practice; learn unfamiliar movements with a qualified teacher first.

Listen & follow

Spoken guidance for the full session

Synthetic device voice

Hear the opening, every movement, breath cues, adaptations and the closing. Quiet spaces give you time to practise and rest. Pictures advance with the spoken session.

Keep this page open and the screen unlocked. Hiding the page pauses the session. Resume repeats an interrupted sentence. Voice quality and availability depend on your device; some voices need an internet connection. Spoken cues use English names; Sanskrit remains on screen. Timing may extend so a cue is never cut short.

Read the complete spoken transcript

Before you begin

Welcome to Moonlit Slow Flow. This is editorial guidance awaiting teacher review. Mat, two blocks, bolster or cushions and blanket. A spoken companion to the original illustrated flow guide. Review the guide before starting. The 45-minute plan includes setup, repetitions and rest; narration and pauses may make it longer. This is not a recording of a teacher-led class. The intermediate PDFs contain sequence outlines, not detailed tuition for every posture or transition. Audio introduces each block for a familiar practice; learn unfamiliar movements with a qualified teacher first. Choose only movements and transfers that are comfortable and familiar. Stop for pain, dizziness or feeling unwell. The session will move on automatically, with quiet spaces for practice and rest. Pause whenever you need more time. Timed blocks include setup, short repetitions, side changes and rest; they are not continuous holds. Keep breathing naturally. English movement names will be spoken. Sanskrit names remain on screen.

1. Arrive

Practice block 1 of 6. Arrive. Choose your comfortable starting position. Today’s intention: I listen before I move. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. The guide lists: Supported child's pose. Observe natural breath and evening energy. Use only versions and transitions you already know. This block is a sequence reminder, not step-by-step posture instruction. Pause to consult your teacher, or rest instead of attempting anything unfamiliar. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.

Quiet practice and rest within a 5-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.

2. Moon salute

Practice block 2 of 6. Moon salute. Finish the previous movement and pause in a comfortable neutral position. Use a familiar, unhurried transfer; pause the audio if you need longer. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. The guide lists: Side reach to Goddess Pose. Triangle and low lunge. Wide fold; repeat slowly both directions. Use only versions and transitions you already know. This block is a sequence reminder, not step-by-step posture instruction. Pause to consult your teacher, or rest instead of attempting anything unfamiliar. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.

Quiet practice and rest within a 10-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.

3. Low flow

Practice block 3 of 6. Low flow. Finish the previous movement and pause in a comfortable neutral position. Use a familiar, unhurried transfer; pause the audio if you need longer. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. The guide lists: Sphinx to Child Pose waves. Low Lunge quad stretch. Half Split with blocks. Use only versions and transitions you already know. This block is a sequence reminder, not step-by-step posture instruction. Pause to consult your teacher, or rest instead of attempting anything unfamiliar. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.

Quiet practice and rest within a 10-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.

4. Hips

Practice block 4 of 6. Hips. Finish the previous movement and pause in a comfortable neutral position. Use a familiar, unhurried transfer; pause the audio if you need longer. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. The guide lists: Deer Pose or easy seated shape. Reclined figure four. Use only versions and transitions you already know. This block is a sequence reminder, not step-by-step posture instruction. Pause to consult your teacher, or rest instead of attempting anything unfamiliar. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.

Quiet practice and rest within a 8-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.

5. Breath

Practice block 5 of 6. Breath. Finish the previous movement and pause in a comfortable neutral position. Use a familiar, unhurried transfer; pause the audio if you need longer. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. The guide lists: Legs on a chair. Equal breathing; no retention. Use only versions and transitions you already know. This block is a sequence reminder, not step-by-step posture instruction. Pause to consult your teacher, or rest instead of attempting anything unfamiliar. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.

Quiet practice and rest within a 7-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.

6. Rest

Practice block 6 of 6. Rest. Finish the previous movement and pause in a comfortable neutral position. Use a familiar, unhurried transfer; pause the audio if you need longer. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. Settle into a comfortable supported rest. There is no need to hold a special shape. I listen before I move. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.

After about 4:00 in this block, once earlier guidance has finished:

Take your time to finish this rest. When ready, move fingers and toes if comfortable. Roll to a side, pause and use your hands to sit up slowly, or stay supported where you are.

Quiet practice and rest within a 5-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.

Closing the session

This session is complete. Remain comfortably supported for a moment and let your breathing settle. There is no need to stand up quickly. Notice the room around you. You can record your practice in My Ananda, or simply finish here. Return to a familiar session whenever it suits you.

Practice block 1 of 65 min suggested block

Sequence in this block

  1. Supported child's pose

  2. Observe natural breath and evening energy

Open this section in the original illustrated PDF ↗
A sequence map, not a diagram of anatomical alignment.

Your movement

Arrive

BreathKeep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need.

To begin: Choose your comfortable starting position. Today’s intention: I listen before I move.

The guide lists: Supported child's pose. Observe natural breath and evening energy. Use only versions and transitions you already know. This block is a sequence reminder, not step-by-step posture instruction. Pause to consult your teacher, or rest instead of attempting anything unfamiliar.

Another option: Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position.

Follow at your own pace, with as many extra breaths and pauses as you need. You choose when to move on.

Next: Moon salute

Equipment, scope & review status

Mat, two blocks, bolster or cushions and blanket.

A spoken companion to the original illustrated flow guide. Review the guide before starting. The 45-minute plan includes setup, repetitions and rest; narration and pauses may make it longer. This is not a recording of a teacher-led class. The intermediate PDFs contain sequence outlines, not detailed tuition for every posture or transition. Audio introduces each block for a familiar practice; learn unfamiliar movements with a qualified teacher first.

Stop for pain, dizziness or feeling unwell. This general practice is not an individual clinical plan.

Read the review status and context. The timer pauses when the page is hidden. Moving to another stage resets it; start it again when ready.

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Guide, music & video

The original illustrated guide and Spotify playlist are unchanged. Music is separate from the spoken narration. Set up music first, then return to this page to start the voice.

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