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*

2023

December

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

2024

January

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

February

Friday 09th ● new moon
Saturday 24th ○ full moon

March

Sunday 10th ● new moon
Monday 25th ○ full moon

April

Monday 08th ● new moon
Wednesday 24th ○ full moon

May

Tuesday 07th ● new moon
Thursday 23rd ○ full moon

June

Thursday 06th ● new moon
Friday 21st ○ full moon

July

Friday 05th ● new moon
Sunday 21st ○ full moon

August

Sunday 04th ● new moon
Monday 19th ○ full moon

September

Monday 02nd ● new moon
Wednesday 18th ○ full moon

October

Wednesday 02nd ● new moon
Thursday 17th ○ full moon

November

Friday 01st ● new moon
Friday 15th ○ full moon

December

Sunday 01st ● new moon
Sunday 15th ○ full moon
Monday 30th ● new moon

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