Moon Days & Why We Rest

Written By KATHERINE REISFELD

In the Ashtanga Yoga tradition, we observe rest days on the full moon and new moon. These “moon days” are natural times to pause. Lore has it that energy tends to be more unstable during these lunar phases, and skipping practice helps prevent injury, encourages internal reflection, and supports long-term sustainability in the method. It’s also just nice to have an extra prescribed day off every couple of weeks when you are practicing 6x a week.

At Ashtanga Yoga Great Barrington, we will not hold Mysore classes on the following moon days:

Upcoming Moon Days (2026):

  • Tuesday, March 3 – Full Moon

  • Thursday, January March 19 – New Moon

  • Thursday, April 2 – Full Moon

  • Friday, April 17 – New Moon

Take these days to rest, reflect, or sit quietly with your breath.


KATHERINE REISFELD https://www.berkshirewealthgroup.com
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