New Moon and Full Moon Days
Moon Days are traditionally observed as are rest days from the daily Ashtanga Yoga asana practice.What is the reasoning behind this? Tim Miller, a senior Certified Ashtanga Yoga Teacher explains it something like this: Both the sun and moon exert a gravitational pull on the earth. Their relative positions create different energetic experiences in plants, animals and humans alike, and can also be compared to the breath cycle. The full moon energy corresponds to the end of inhalation when the force of prana is greatest. Prana is an expansive, upward moving force that makes us feel energetic and emotional, but not well grounded. The Farmers Almanac recommends transplanting seedlings, and harvesting at this time when the flowering force is strongest. 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. The Farmers Almanac recommends planting seeds at this time when the rooting force is strongest. Moon Days for 2012 Times in PDT - West Coast, Victoria B.C.
Over time, the practice of Ashtanga Yoga aligns us more with the natural cycles of existence. Yielding to these special days is one way to recognize and honor the rhythms of nature so we can live in greater harmony with it. Return from Moon Days to Class Schedule |
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