Pause
Step away from the regular Mysore sequence for one day.
Ashtanga Yoga Tradition · Maitland, Florida
Practice has a rhythm. Rest is part of it.
In the Ashtanga tradition, Mysore-style asana practice pauses on the New and Full Moon. These days create a regular opportunity to step out of repetition, notice the larger rhythm of practice, and return with renewed attention.
Mysore-style Ashtanga pauses on each New and Full Moon—a regular rhythm of rest, reflection, and renewed attention.
No Mysore class on Moon Days
Dates follow Eastern Time
Observe
Notice your energy, attention, habits, and relationship with practice.
Return
Come back to the mat with greater clarity rather than automatic momentum.
What is a Moon Day?
A traditional rest day inside a consistent practice.
Ashtanga Yoga is commonly practiced six days each week, with rest on Saturdays and on the days of the New and Full Moon. The Yoga Shala continues this tradition because it is how Krista was taught by her teachers in Mysore.
Moon Days apply specifically to our Mysore-style Ashtanga classes. Please check the regular schedule for any other studio classes that may still be offered that day.
Upcoming Moon Days
Plan your practice through the end of 2027.
The calendar begins with the next Moon Day: Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Select a year below to view the dates.
Wednesday
July 29
Full MoonWednesday
August 12
New MoonFriday
August 28
Full MoonThursday
September 10
New MoonSaturday
September 26
Full MoonSaturday
October 10
New MoonMonday
October 26
Full MoonMonday
November 9
New MoonTuesday
November 24
Full MoonTuesday
December 8
New MoonWednesday
December 23
Full MoonThursday
January 7
New MoonFriday
January 22
Full MoonSaturday
February 6
New MoonSaturday
February 20
Full MoonMonday
March 8
New MoonMonday
March 22
Full MoonTuesday
April 6
New MoonTuesday
April 20
Full MoonThursday
May 6
New MoonThursday
May 20
Full MoonFriday
June 4
New MoonFriday
June 18
Full MoonSaturday
July 3
New MoonSunday
July 18
Full MoonMonday
August 2
New MoonTuesday
August 17
Full MoonTuesday
August 31
New MoonWednesday
September 15
Full MoonWednesday
September 29
New MoonFriday
October 15
Full MoonFriday
October 29
New MoonSaturday
November 13
Full MoonSaturday
November 27
New MoonMonday
December 13
Full MoonMonday
December 27
New Moon
Important
Moon Day dates are based on the exact astronomical phase in Eastern Time. The Yoga Shala does not shift the observance to the previous evening.
Full Moon
Expansion, culmination, and a natural place to pause.
In the traditional language of yoga, the Full Moon is often compared with the completion of an inhalation: expansive, full, and outward-moving. A Moon Day offers space to observe that quality rather than adding more effort.
New Moon
Contraction, quiet, and the beginning of another cycle.
The New Moon is traditionally compared with the completion of an exhalation: inward-moving, grounding, and receptive. It can become a useful moment for rest, reflection, and intention.
A Moon Day is not a day away from yoga
Let the form of practice change.
Resting from Mysore-style asana does not require abandoning your routine. You may wake at your usual practice time and choose a quieter form of study or self-observation.
Meditate
Sit quietly and notice the quality of your breath, mind, and energy.
Journal
Reflect on what is changing, completing, beginning, or asking for attention.
Walk
Spend unhurried time outside and reconnect with the natural world.
Study
Read philosophy, review Sanskrit, or learn more about the tradition.
Common questions
Before your next Moon Day.
Moon Days mean there is no Mysore-style Ashtanga class. Other scheduled studio classes may still be offered, so check the current class schedule.
Practice with the rhythm—not against it
Begin Ashtanga with personal guidance and a calendar built for sustainable practice.
Start with four classes for $50 and learn the method progressively at The Yoga Shala in Maitland.
