MOON DAYS/ TAKE REST
Like all things of a watery nature (human beings are about 70% water), we are affected by the phases of the moon. The phases of the moon are determined by the moon’s relative position to the sun. Full moons occur when they are in opposition and new moons when they are in conjunction. Both sun and moon exert a gravitational pull on the earth. Their relative positions create different energetic experiences that can be compared to the breath cycle. The full moon energy corresponds to the end of inhalation when the force of prana is greatest.
This is an expansive, upward moving force that makes us feel energetic and emotional, but not well grounded. The Upanishads state that the main prana lives in the head. During the full moon we tend to be more headstrong.
The new moon energy corresponds to the end of exhalation when the force of apana is greatest. Apana is a contracting, downward moving force that makes us feel calm and grounded, but dense and disinclined towards physical exertion.
Practicing Ashtanga Yoga over time makes us more attuned to natural cycles. Observing moon days is one way to recognize and honor the rhythms of nature so we can live in greater harmony with it.
January
Friday 6th – full
Saturday 21st -new
February
Sunday 5th- full
Sunday 19th-new
March
Tuesday 7th -full
Tuesday 21st - new
April
Thursday 6th – full
Thursday 20th – new
May
Friday May 5th – full
Friday 19th - new
June
Saturday 3rd – full
Saturday 17th- new
July
Monday 3rd – full
Monday 17th- new
August
Tuesday 1st - full
Wednesday 16th- new
Wednesday 30th - full
September
Thursday 14th - new
Friday 29th- full
October
Saturday 14th - new
Saturday 28th - full
November
Monday 13th – new
Monday 27th – full
December
Tuesday 12th – new
Tuesday 27th – full