Moon Days & Holidays
What are Moon Days?
Full & New Moon days are known as Moon Days and are traditionally observed as rest days from practice in the Ashtanga Tradition. You can learn more about it here.
2025
JANUARY
🌕 Monday 13th
🌑 Wednesday 29th
MAY
🌕 Monday 12th
🌑 Tuesday 27th
SEPTEMBER
🌕 Sunday 7th
🌑 Sunday 21st
FEBRUARY
🌕 Wednesday 12th
🌑 Friday 20th
JUNE
🌕 Wednesday 11th
🌑 Wednesday 25th
OCTOBER
🌕 Tuesday 7th
🌑 Tuesday 21st
MARCH
🌕 Friday 14th
🌑 Saturday 29th
JULY
🌕 Thursday 10th
🌑 Thursday 24th
NOVEMBER
🌕 Wednesday 5th
🌑 Thursday 20th
APRIL
🌕 Saturday 12th
🌑 Sunday 27th
AUGUST
🌕 Saturday 9th
🌑 Saturday 23rd
DECEMBER
🌕 Thursday 4th
🌑 Friday 19th
Sundays & Ladies' Holidays
Sundays are holidays.
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In Ashtanga yoga, "ladies' holiday" refers to the traditional recommendation for women to take a break from practice during their menstrual period, typically for the first 3 days, as the downward flow of energy during menstruation is considered to be counteracted by the upward flow of energy from engaging bandhas. The menstrual cycle is viewed as a sacred and natural part of being a woman.
While the tradition exists, it's ultimately a personal choice how many days (if any) a woman chooses to take for a break. Some women may even choose to practice during their period, depending on their individual needs and comfort levels. Ladies' holidays can be over and above the moon days or sundays, if the days do not coincide.
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Listen to your body.