The Connection Between Yoga and Astrology
Often times when we feel lost and at a crossroads, we turn to our zodiac horoscope for some direction. At these times, while feeling stressed and lost in life, yoga is a great way to release tension and stress, relax your mind, breath, and ground yourself to the earth. So, what about bringing your favorite stress reliever with the reading of the sun, moon, planets, and stars to align ourselves with the universe? We call this yogastrology. Read ahead for the yoga position that best fits your zodiac sign and its ruling celestial body part!
12 Zodiac Signs and Matching Positions
Aries - Warrior Two, Head
Taurus - The Bridge, Neck
Gemini - Downward Dog, Shoulders
Cancer - The Cobra, Chest
Leo - The Lion, Spine
Virgo - The Boat, Abdomen
Libra - The Dancer, Lower Back
Scorpio - The Camel, Pelvis
Sagittarius - Warrior One, Hips
Capricorn - The Gate, Knees
Aquarius – The Eagle, Ankles
Pisces - The Fish, Feet
Ruling Celestial Body
Each zodiac sign has a ruling celestial body and in ancient traditions, every celestial body is paired to a human quality. We know yoga and astrology have been around and working together for a while. Proof? In Sanskrit, the term Hatha (yoga) means sun and moon. Ha = sun and tha = moon. This is just the very beginning of yogastrology.
