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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November

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

December

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

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January

Saturday 03rd ○ full moon
Sunday 18th ● new moon

February

Sunday 01st ○ full moon
Tuesday 17th ● new moon

March

Tuesday 03rd ○ full moon
Thursday 19th ● new moon

April

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

May

Friday 01st ○ full moon
Saturday 16th ● new moon
Sunday 31st ○ full moon

June

Monday 15th ● new moon
Tuesday 30th ○ full moon

July

Tuesday 14th ● new moon
Wednesday 29th ○ full moon

August

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

September

Friday 11th ● new moon
Saturday 26th ○ full moon

October

Saturday 10th ● new moon
Monday 26th ○ full moon

November

Monday 09th ● new moon
Tuesday 24th ○ full moon

December

Wednesday 09th ● new moon
Thursday 24th ○ full moon

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