Astro yoga combines yoga and astrology by using each zodiac sign’s association with specific body parts.

Here’s what to know and how to practice it.

Below, Ridout explains how astro yoga works, and how you could start practicing it ASAP.

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3 ways to practice astro yoga

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For example, is it Pisces season, when the sun moves into the Pisces sign?

Or Scorpio season, when the sun is entering Scorpio?

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During Sagittarius season, for example, youd do a lot of hip openers and thigh stretches.

Leo season is great for heart-openers and backbends.

And during Pisces season, youd benefit from grounding, feet-focused poses like the butterfly pose.

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For a hip-opening yoga flow,watch the video below.

The winter months rule the low body, thighs, knees, and feet.

And in the winter, forward folding and restorative postures are key.

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Each house rules a certain area of life.

So, to energize any particular area, youd look to see what zodiac sign rules that house.

For example, lets say youre feeling stuck around your relationships.

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Cancer is associated with the chest and stomach area, so cat-cows would be very soothing for that sign.

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