Guest guest Report post Posted March 21, 2000 If we accept that the phases of the moon do have an effect on our lives, then respect for the full and new moons should factor into how and when we practice.<br><br>The theory works something like this:<br><br>Pranic energy of the earth and heavens is at its peak during the full moon; therefore it's best not to practice during this time because of the possibility of using too much force in our practice -- leading us to hurt ourselves.<br><br>Pranic energy of the earth and heavens is at its ebb during the new moon; and therefore it's best to also take these days off from practice to stay in harmony with nature's time of rest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 22, 2000 Hi, <br><br>This is very interesting , because once a while back I did in fact practice during a full moon and my practice was disappointing. Well, not so much disappointing but I found that I was working extra hard and couldnt keep myself steady, focused. <br><br>In fact I noticed that a majority of the class was having a hard time staying focused. Alot of students were falling of balance and they were not holding the asanas for the whole length of the count.<br>I guess knowing and understanding the moon would not keep you from practicing. It could just make you aware that you should practice softer...Would this make sense>?<br>always ~Rose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 22, 2000 I tend to agree -- the relationship between moon phases, practice, biorhythms, attitude and perception is perhaps a bit more metaphorical than absolute!<br><br>Yet, after coming from a place where I thought this moon phase stuff was simply nonsense, I find that it does feel right to take a break from practice during the full and new moons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites