Science and syncing your yoga practice with the moon
Science describes the lunar cycle as the 8 phases of the moon that can be viewed from earth. The normal shape of the moon changes when it revolves around the earth. The moon revolves around the earth roughly after every 27 days and it is hit by more or fewer of the sun’s rays. Experts believe that there is a strong relationship between the human body and the moon.
A study was done in 2013 to study the relations between the human body and the moon of some male university students. The study showed that the blood pressure [1] and heart rate [2] of the students were low during new and full moons. This relationship also applies during menstruation [3] and other physiological processes in females.
According to research, the moon has a gravitational pull that enhances the production and release of neurohormones in mice. The lunar cycle also significantly affects our sleep cycle.
Syncing your yoga practice with the phases of the moon is one of the most popular ways of honoring the moon and its mystery.