How To Get The Most Out Of Full Moon Yoga On The Sunshine Coast

Introducing Outdoor Full Moon Yoga in Pelican Waters, Sunshine Coast

Full moon yoga offers a powerful invitation to slow down, soften and turn inward. Guided by the calming influence of the lunar cycle, a full moon yoga practice encourages reflection, nervous system regulation and gentle release. When practised as an evening yoga class – and even more so as outdoor yoga – it becomes a deeply grounding experience that supports rest, clarity and emotional balance.

Practising yoga under the full moon weaves together soothing lunar energy, mindful movement and connection to nature. It’s the ideal time to pause, let go of what no longer serves you and set fresh intentions for the lunar cycle ahead.

Understanding Lunar Energy in Yoga Practice

In yogic philosophy, the sun or solar energy is associated with the right side of the body and considered masculine in quality: warming, active, energising and disciplined. The moon represents lunar energy – associated with the left side of the body and considered feminine: cooling, calming, receptive and flowing.

This is why full moon yoga classes are traditionally slower and more introspective. When the moon is full, lunar energy is said to be at its peak, supporting practices that calm the nervous system, quiet the mind and encourage deeper awareness. A gentle evening yoga class during the full moon can therefore help promote emotional balance and prepare the body for a more restful night’s sleep.

The full moon also marks the culmination of the moon’s waxing (growing) phase. Energetically, this makes it a natural moment for release – whether physical tension, mental clutter or emotional heaviness – before the waning phase invites renewal and integration.

Letting Go and Resetting With the Full Moon

The illumination of the full moon symbolises clarity, reflection and completion. In yoga, this translates to a practice focused less on striving and more on noticing, releasing and resetting.

Full moon yoga offers space to:

• Reflect on what has unfolded over the past lunar cycle

• Gently release habits, thoughts or emotions that hold you back

• Reconnect with intention and inner calm before beginning anew

This makes full moon yoga especially supportive for students navigating stress, busy schedules or periods of transition.

Why Full Moon Yoga Is Perfect for Evening Classes

The gentle, cooling nature of lunar energy aligns beautifully with early evening yoga classes. After a full day of activity, the body and mind naturally benefit from slower movement and longer holds.

Daytime yoga classes – such as our energising Stretch & Flex sessions – are often designed to invigorate and awaken the body. Evening yoga, by contrast, supports unwinding and nervous system regulation. A slow-flow yoga class in the early evening helps release built-up tension, settle the mind and transition smoothly into rest.

Full moon yoga enhances these benefits, making it ideal for students seeking a quieter pace, deeper relaxation and a more mindful end to the day. When offered in small-group yoga classes, it also creates a more intimate, personalised and nurturing experience.

Why Outdoor Yoga on the Sunshine Coast Nourishes the Soul

Sunsara Yoga is proud to introduce outdoor full moon yoga in Pelican Waters – a setting that allows the practice to unfold beneath the open sky, beside calm waterways and evening birdsong.

Practising yoga outdoors naturally deepens the experience. Feeling the breeze on your skin, listening to water moving along the canals and watching the moon rise all help anchor awareness in the present moment. This connection to nature enhances yoga’s meditative qualities and supports stress reduction, grounding and emotional ease.

Outdoor yoga also invites you to align with natural rhythms – a core principle of yogic living – making the practice feel more embodied, expansive and deeply restorative.

Lunar Let-Go Classes: What To Expect

Our Lunar Let-Go class is a gentle full moon yoga Sunshine Coast students will love. Designed as a small-group, boutique experience, this class combines meditation, slow-flow movement and deep rest to support release and renewal.

Each session includes:

• A guided opening meditation to settle into the reflective energy of the full moon and consciously let go of what you’re ready to release

• A soothing evening slow-flow yoga sequence to calm the nervous system and soften the body, mind and heart – ideal for those seeking relaxing evening yoga classes on the Sunshine Coast

• Soft Moon Salutations (Chandra Namaskar), which are slower and more introspective than traditional Sun Salutations, encouraging a quieter, more grounded internal state

• A closing Yoga Nidra practice, using breath-work and body awareness to support deep relaxation, integration and emotional reset

Your Invitation to Join Our Waterside Full Moon Yoga Class

If you feel called to experience the grounding magic of a Sunshine Coast full moon yoga class –suitable for both beginners and experienced students – our gentle outdoor evening yoga class in Pelican Waters (near Caloundra and Golden Beach) is a beautiful place to begin.

Step onto our waterside deck for a nurturing small-group class that blends guided meditation, slow-flow yoga, Chandra Namaskar and a deeply calming Yoga Nidra. Leave feeling grounded, restored and ready to move into the next lunar cycle with clarity and ease.

Our Lunar Let-Go class is limited to 8-10 students – a boutique yoga experience with big soul – so bookings are essential.

Casual classes are $22 per person or included in our $90 five-class pass.

Next full moon yoga class: Saturday 3rd January | 5.30-6.30pm

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