Purnima & Ekadashi Meditation

Meditate with the rhythm of the moon

A quiet pause for reflection and discipline, on the full moon and on Ekadashi.

Sadhana on Ekadashi and Purnima follows the natural rhythm of the lunar cycle — a steady space for practice guided by tapas, svadhyaya and ishwara pranidhana. Through regular effort, self-observation and surrender, the practice cultivates steadiness, humility and a deeper connection with sadhana beyond the mat.

Lunar days
Purnima & Ekadashi

Ekadashi
6:00–6:45 am IST

Purnima
7:00–7:45 pm IST

Part of the BYK Sadhaka Membership

This practice isn’t sold on its own

Your yoga classes come as part of one membership — together with Pranayama & Yoga Nidra, Yoga Sangha and the lunar meditations. One fee, both levels, everything included.

Why one membership
A practice is one river, not four streams

Asana steadies the body. The breath gathers the mind. Yogic rest restores it. Scripture lights the path. Chanting and meditation bring stillness. These were never meant to be bought as separate courses — they are one practice, supporting each other. As a Sadhaka member, you receive all of it, at whatever level you practise, for a single fee.

“If you can learn the art of being one-pointed, whether in meditation or in day-to-day life, then you are in a meditative state all the time.” ~Sri M

Two occasions, two moods
Two sittings, two moods

Each lunar occasion carries its own quality of silence. The Purnima sitting gathers in the evening, in the light of the full moon. The Ekadashi sitting rises early, in the stillness before dawn.

Evening sitting · 7:00–7:45 pm IST

Purnima — the Full Moon

Introduction to Full Moon Meditation; readings from the Saundarya Lahari and The Serpent Power; Devi mantras and bhajans; meditation.

Morning sitting · 6:00–6:45 am IST

Ekadashi

Introduction to Ekadashi sadhana; readings from the Bhagavad Gita and the Narayaneeyam; bhajans and kirtan; meditation.

Plan your practice
Upcoming lunar days (2026)

Mark your calendar. Recordings are available to members for a week.

August

7:00–7:45 pm IST
28 Aug 2026
Purnima

6:00–6:45 am IST
9 & 23 Aug 2026
Ekadashi

September

7:00–7:45 pm IST
25 Sep 2026
Purnima

6:00–6:45 am IST
7 & 22 Sep 2026
Ekadashi

October

7:00–7:45 pm IST
25 Oct 2026
Purnima

6:00–6:45 am IST
6 & 22 Oct 2026
Ekadashi

November

7:00–7:45 pm IST
23 Nov 2026
Purnima

6:00–6:45 am IST
5 & 20 Aug 2026
Ekadashi

Sadhaka Membership Registration
Choose the Plan That’s Right for You

Monthly

in INR
₹3,000 + GST

in USD
$55 

in EUR
€50

Quarterly

in INR
₹8,400 + GST

in USD
$150 

in EUR
€135

₹2,800 a month

Yearly

in INR
₹27,000 + GST

in USD
$480

in EUR
€430

₹2,250 a month

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Meet Instructor

Chitra Ganesh

Chitra Ganesh holds an MSc in Yoga for Human Excellence and trained under Kalaimamani M. R. Chandrashekhar, with certifications in Hatha Yoga Sangraha (Madras Sanskrit College), Ayurveda for Yoga teachers (Kaivalyadhama) and the Science of Well-Being (Yale). Scholarly depth and genuine contemplative stillness, in equal measure.

In their own word
Hear from our students

Membership questions
Frequently asked

Both days are energetically significant: Purnima (full moon) is traditionally held to amplify the mind’s receptivity, while Ekadashi aligns the mind with its natural rhythms, making meditation more profound.

Fasting is optional. On Ekadashi a lighter diet is traditional and can help; on Purnima a light diet helps focus. Neither is required to join.

No. The sittings are beginner-friendly and fully guided.

Yes; the sessions are online, in IST — adjust for your local time.

These meditations are part of the BYK Sadhaka Membership, which also includes the yoga classes, Pranayama & Yoga Nidra, Yoga Sangha and the Gita Circle — one fee for everything.