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.

2008 Moon Days

Early morning classes (Monday-Friday 6:00 AM and Sunday 10:00 AM) will be cancelled on the following days in observance of the moon.

July 18 (Friday)	July 2 (Wednesday)
August 16 (Saturday)	August 1 (Friday)
September 15 (Monday)	August 30 (Saturday)
October 14 (Tuesday)	September 29 (Monday)
November 13 (Thursday)	October 28 (Tuesday)
December 12 (Friday)	November 27 (Thursday)
	December 27 (Saturday)