Moon Days

"There is never a beginning, there is never an end, to the inexplicable continuity of this web of God, but always a circular power returning into itself."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

A Living Tradition

In the Astanga Yoga traditon we are taught to practice yoga six days a week, taking off for moon days.

Traditionally, Saturday is the day of rest. On this day Pattabhi Jois recommends his students take an oil bath to reduce excess internal heat which can be felt as pain and stiffness in the body, a short temper, red skin, redness in the eyes, or pinkish acne.  For detailed information regarding traditional oil baths visit Kimberly and Noah Williams at www.ashtangayogashala.com/articals-oil.html.

To learn why Ashtanga Yoga practitioners take off practice on new moons and full moons visit Tim Miller at www.ashtangayogacenter.com/moon.html.

Women should not practice inverted asanas during days of menstration and if you practice daily, it is suggested to take rest for the first 2-3 days of your cycle.

2010 Moon Days

Early morning classes (Monday-Friday 6:00 AM) will be cancelled on the following days in observance of the moon.

March 29 (Monday)	March 15 (Monday)
April 28 (Wednesday)	April 14 (Wednesday)
May 27 (Thursday)	May 13 (Thursday)
June 26 (Saturday)	June 12 (Saturday)
July 25 (Sunday)	July 11 (Sunday)
August 24 (Tuesday)	August 9 (Monday)
September 23 (Thursday)	September 8 (Wednesday)