The steps in order
Version shown: Kripalu classical moon salute, 17 steps, as published by Kripalu Center
| # | Step | Breath | Side | Cues and options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Mountain, hands in prayer (Anjali mudra) Tāḍāsana | Free breathing | Transition: Feet together, palms at the chest. Easier option: Feet hip-width. | |
| 2 | 2 Half moon (standing side bend), right then left | Free breathing | Each side | Transition: Circle the arms overhead and arch to the right, then the left. Easier option: One hand on the hip. |
| 3 | 3 Victory warrior goddess | Free breathing | Transition: Step wide, knees bent, forearms up. Easier option: Bend less. | |
| 4 | 4 Five-pointed star | Free breathing | Transition: Straighten the legs, arms at shoulder height. Easier option: Narrower stance. | |
| 5 | 5 Triangle, right Utthita Trikoṇāsana | Free breathing | Right | Transition: Right arm down toward the right leg, left arm up. Easier option: Hand on a block. |
| 6 | 6 Standing runner's stretch, right leg forward Pārśvottānāsana | Free breathing | Right | Transition: Turn to the right leg; head toward the right knee. Easier option: Hands on blocks; knee soft. |
| 7 | 7 Runner's stretch (lunge), right knee bent Āñjaneyāsana | Free breathing | Right | Transition: Bend the right knee, gaze forward; back knee up or down. Easier option: Back knee down on a blanket. |
| 8 | 8 Extended leg squat, left leg extended Skandāsana | Free breathing | Left | Transition: Turn to face the side; squat over the right leg, left leg long, toes up. Easier option: Hands on blocks; shallow squat. |
| 9 | 9 Extended leg squat, right leg extended Skandāsana | Free breathing | Right | Transition: Shift across to squat over the left leg. Easier option: Stay higher. |
| 10 | 10 Runner's stretch, left leg forward Āñjaneyāsana | Free breathing | Left | Transition: Turn to the left leg, right leg back. Easier option: Back knee down. |
| 11 | 11 Standing runner's stretch, left leg forward Pārśvottānāsana | Free breathing | Left | Transition: Straighten the front leg, head toward the left knee. Easier option: Blocks. |
| 12 | 12 Triangle, left Utthita Trikoṇāsana | Free breathing | Left | Transition: Open to the side, right arm sweeps up. Easier option: Hand on a block. |
| 13 | 13 Five-pointed star | Free breathing | Transition: Lift up to star. Easier option: Narrower stance. | |
| 14 | 14 Victory warrior goddess | Free breathing | Transition: Bend the knees, forearms up. Easier option: Bend less. | |
| 15 | 15 Mountain, arms overhead Tāḍāsana | Free breathing | Transition: Step the feet together, arms up. Easier option: Arms lower. | |
| 16 | 16 Half moon, left then right | Free breathing | Each side | Transition: Arch to the left, then the right. Easier option: Hand on the hip. |
| 17 | 17 Mountain, hands to prayer Tāḍāsana | Free breathing | Transition: Circle the arms down to the chest; repeat. Easier option: Rest between rounds. |
