Ashtanga Moon Days

2025 Moon Days

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 affects our body as well. Taking a day of rest from our asana practice gives our bodies a chance to restore and is a key aspect of maintaining a healthy connection to our bodies and our practice.

2026 dates

  • 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