It only happens once in a blue moon...
What happens only once in a blue moon? Well, a blue moon of course! And guess what, this August mother nature is treating us to one.
What does this mean for us? As a scientist I’ll tell you not much really, except we get TWO, not one, Full Moon workshops in Mutton Lane in August, definitely a reason to celebrate! As a lover of all things poetic and mystical, I’ll tell you a blue moon is an excuse to break out of our usual routines and connect with ourselves, with nature and with others in a beautiful environment, regardless of the science!
A blue moon is a term used to describe the occurrence of a second full moon within a calendar month. It is a relatively rare event, as the average length of a lunar cycle is approximately 29.5 days, while most months have 30 or 31 days. We get one once every two or three years. It’s our first one in Mutton Lane Yoga Studio.
From an astronomical perspective, a blue moon is not actually blue in colour. The term "blue" in this context is believed to have originated from an old definition of the word, which meant "betrayer" or "false." It was used to denote an extra full moon that disrupted the usual monthly lunar cycle, causing confusion or deviation from the norm. Deviation from the norm… let’s embrace that!
It's worth noting that many of the beliefs surrounding the moon's influence on human behaviour and biology are rooted in folklore and cultural traditions rather than scientific evidence. While the moon holds symbolic and cultural significance for many people, its direct impact on our biology remains a topic of ongoing scientific investigation and debate.
That being said, the moon does have an impact on Earth's natural systems, primarily through its gravitational pull, which causes the ocean tides. Some studies have explored potential correlations between lunar phases and human behaviours, such as sleep patterns, fertility, or mental health, but the results have been inconsistent and often contradictory. The influence, if any, appears to be subtle and highly individualised, with different people responding differently to lunar cycles.
Let’s embrace all of that! Disprupting norms, exploring our individual response to events, connecting, adventuring, and discovering.
You can book your full moon workshops in August on Eventbrite as well as our 2-hour Saturday morning yoga workshop which lands on 5th August. Classes in the community and in Marlay Park continue all summer long, details are on the events and workshops page of the website. Yoga retreats in the beautiful Solar Alvura Hotel are open for booking for July and beyond, join us for a week of blissful serenity and food to die for!
I’m here for any questions at all and hope to be still here for the next blue moon too!
Here’s to adventure! xS