Ashtanga Academy

Moon Days

Ashtanga Moon Days 2026

  • Full Moon – Sunday, Jan 4
  • New Moon – Sunday, Jan 18
  • Full Moon – Monday, Feb 2
  • New Moon – Tuesday, Feb. 17
  • Full Moon – Tuesday, Mar. 3
  • New Moon – Thursday, Mar. 19
  • Full Moon – Thursday, Apr. 2
  • New Moon – Friday, Apr. 17
  • Full Moon – Friday, May 1
  • New Moon – Sunday, May 17
  • Full Moon – Sunday, May 31
  • New Moon – Monday, June 15
  • Full Moon – Monday, June 29
  • New Moon – Tuesday, July 14
  • Full Moon – Wednesday, July 29
  • New Moon – Wednesday, Aug. 12
  • Full Moon – Friday, Aug. 28
  • New Moon – Friday, Sept. 11
  • Full Moon – Sunday, Sept. 27
  • New Moon – Sunday, Oct. 11
  • Full Moon – Monday, Oct. 26
  • New Moon – Monday, Nov. 9
  • Full Moon – Tuesday, Nov. 24
  • New Moon – Wednesday, Dec. 9
  • Full Moon – Thursday, Dec. 24
Jessica, kapotāsana in St Petersburg, Florida.

Traditionally, days of the new and full moon are rest days for Ashtanga Yoga practitioners. Just as the gravitational pull of the moon affects the tides in the ocean, it can affect your body as well.

Taking a day of rest from your posture practice provides your body a chance to restore and is a key aspect of maintaining a healthy connection to your body and your yoga practice. This rest can also provide a chance to explore alternate activities and movements that you enjoy.