09/08/2025
TONIGHT we welcome August's full moon π Known as the Sturgeon moon, due to an abundance of this large, strong fish currently populating the fresh waters of the world.
The sturgeon is one of the longest living fish, and therefore symbolic of survival, longevity and empowerment π
The full moon acts as a metaphorical spotlight, shining down on things that are ready to come to our attention, and the tough sturgeon fish is swimming into our lives to show us we too are strong and resourceful.
This is a very self protective fish, with built-in defence mechanisms to shield them from harm. We can be inspired by this intuitive act of self care both on and off our yoga mats.
Self-care is defined as the practice of taking action to preserve and protect your own health, happiness and wellbeing, and yoga can be one of your self-care tools. A way to regularly take time to come back to yourself, cultivate resilience, foster kindness and presence, bathe in your enoughness and fullness, exactly as you are, and nourish yourself in a loving, non-judgemental way.
However long you have been practising yoga, approach your practice with the sole intention of nurturing your holistic wellbeing. Take the time to be mindful in your movements and kind to your body, allowing the postures to nourish, ground and restore you. To cultivate an inner strength, as well as the outer. To preserve your energies, protect your health and invest in your longevity. Empower yourself to bespoke your practice in accordance with what feels purposeful and beneficial in that moment. Rather than getting caught up in the net of self-judgement or comparing yourself to others, find freedom in swimming through your practice with confidence and grace, all under the wise radiant spotlight of the full sturgeon moon π.