Moon Days

Traditionally Ashtanga Yoga isn’t practised on new and full moon days. The gravitational pull of the moon on the earth has a strong effect on our subtle energetic state. The energy is more pronounced on these days, and this is commonly visible when observing the tides in the ocean. Since the planet and our bodies are mostly made up of water, this is likely to have an effect on our physical and psychological state. Even if you aren’t convinced by this theory, when asana is practised daily, the rest days are important for recovery. The extra bi-weekly ‘moon day’ comes as an extra welcomed rest.

Moon Days*

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January

Monday 13th ○ full moon
Wednesday 29th  ● new moon

February

Wednesday 12th ○ full moon
Friday 28th ● new moon

March

Friday 14th ○ full moon
Saturday 29th ● new moon

April

Sunday 13th ○ full moon
Sunday 27th ● new moon

May

Monday 12th ○ full moon
Tuesday 27th ● new moon

June

Wednesday 11th ○ full moon
Wednesday 25th ● new moon

July

Thursday 10th ○ full moon
Thursday 24th ● new moon

August

Friday 08th ○ full moon
Friday 22nd ● new moon

September

Sunday 07th ○ full moon
Sunday 21st ● new moon

October

Monday 06th ○ full moon
Monday 20th ● new moon

November

Wednesday 05th ○ full moon
Thursday 20th ● new moon

December

Thursday 04th ○ full moon
Friday 19th ● new moon

 *Moon day schedule source -> https://www.astangayogalondon.com/moon-days