MOON DAYS
In the tradition of Ashtanga Yoga, the days of the full moon and new moon are considered 'yoga holidays'. We do not practice Ashtanga Yoga on those days. During moon days the sun and moon are aligned in such a manner that they exert a greater gravitational force on the planet.
It has been very common in India for a long time to take a day off during the new and full moon. This has also been a tradition that has been embraced by the system of yoga, and therefore as Ashtanga practitioners, we get some extra time off as well.
The best example of the effects that the moon cycles have on our planet and our planet's waters can be seen in high and low tides. These are caused by the moon. Since our bodies are made up of approximately 60% of water it only makes sense that the moon has a huge effect on us as well. That is why, in Ashtanga Yoga, we choose to live in harmony with the rhythm of nature, and take a rest day on both full and new moon days.
Moon Days 2023
* All times are local time for Maastricht, The Netherlands
January
Saturday 7 – full
Saturday 21 – new
February
Sunday 5 – full
Monday 20 – new
March
Tuesday 7 – full
Tuesday 21 – new
April
Thursday 6 – full
Thursday 20 – new
May
Friday 5 – full
Friday 19 – new
June
Sunday 4 – full
Sunday 18 – new
July
Monday 3 – full
Monday 17 – new
August
Tuesday 1 – full
Wednesday 16 – new
Thursday 31 – full
September
Friday 15 – new
Friday 29 – full
October
Saturday 14 – new
Saturday 28 – full
November
Monday 13 – new
Monday 27 – full
December
Wednesday 13 – new
Wednesday 27 – full