Yoga & The Solar Eclipse 

The Story of Rahu & Āvarta Namaskar

A free 13-page Practice & Teaching Companion

Yoga already has its own story for a solar eclipse - and it's a brilliant one.

This companion explores the  story of Rahu and the solar eclipse, and gives you practical ways to weave the story through a yoga practice rather than simply adding the theme on top.

Inside you'll find the story of Rahu and the Churning of the Ocean of Milk: fascinating eclipse astronomy and the connection between Rahu and the lunar nodes. Including ideas for weaving the story through asana and class design; and a complete Āvarta Namaskar - Solar Eclipse Namaskar, a brand-new flowing sequence combining Surya, Chandra and Bhūmi Namaskar.

You'll also find suggestions for building the wider practice, places to pause and tell the story, the Gayatri Mantra - including an audio recording to practice, play, or chant along with - and a closing reading to bring the class together.

Use the whole class design, take the parts that work for your students, or simply practice Āvarta Namaskar for yourself.

For yoga teachers - and curious practitioners who simply want to explore the story through movement.

Jackie Quayle

Yoga Elder. Teacher Trainer. Founder of Making Yoga Make SENSE.