Happy Full Moon, Friends!!

Whew! This Full Moon is loaded with energy! First, it’s the second Full Moon in August, which makes this a Blue Moon. Not only that, just like the Sturgeon Full Moon on August 1st, this one is also a Supermoon! Supermoons occur when the Full Moon happens at or near its closest point to the Earth in its orbit.

With all this powerful energy swirling around us, we can expect the normal characteristics of the Full Moon phase of the Lunar Cycle to be amplified! The Full Moon contains a lot of Mother energy, and is when we are most capable of nurturing ourselves and others. Or even our dreams and desires. The Full Moon is a beautiful time to nurture the intentions we set for ourselves at the New Moon. This can also be a great time to focus on nurturing relationships in our lives.

The Moon gets her light and energy from the Sun. When the Moon is full, she is filled with Sun energy. This is why we might find ourselves restless and sleepless during the Full Moon phase. It is also why we might find ourselves filled with an abundance of energy during the Full Moon. When we are in a Supermoon, that energy is even more powerful.

Yoga and Meditation can be excellent tools to help you work with the Full Moon energy. Right Nostril Breathing can help bring clarity and focus to your energized mind. If you are a Kundalini practitioner, Sat Kriya helps release excess energy from the navel point. Moon Salutations are excellent for utilizing the Moon energy in the body and releasing anything we are storing in our hips. Grounding postures like Child’s Pose (balasana), Tree Pose (vrikshasana), or Mountain Pose (tadasana) can help you stay connected to the Earth during the strong pull of the Full Moon. And, most importantly, a nice long Savasana can be wonderful in settling down a nervous system full of Lunar energy! Get comfy, play some soothing music and relax.

Allow yourself to explore and enjoy the energy of this rare Moon. We won’t see another one like it until the Winter of 2037!!!