Science whispers the same ancient wisdom: studies show full moons can shorten sleep by 20–30 minutes, reduce deep rest, and lower melatonin, leaving us wired under that radiant glow. Yet, when we bank energy by resting during the new and waning moons—softening into yoga nidra, gentle breath, or simple stillness—we build reserves. Come full moon, that amplified energy flows through a replenished body: no crash, just graceful power. My clients often share the magic—"I used to toss all night on full moons, but after Moveology's gentle release ritual, I sleep like a log, and feel deeply restored." It's alchemical, practical, and profoundly sensual.

This path is deeply personal for me, Alexe Woods. Years ago, beneath a glittering career as a performer and co-founder of London's top dance academy, I was a workaholic running on empty—trapped in burnout, a toxic relationship, and no self-care. Becoming a mother in 2017, juggling a sleepless baby and remote work, pushed me to zombie-like exhaustion. Surrendering my 15-year identity felt like loss, echoing into silence and self-doubt. But in that darkness, yoga nidra and the moon became my lifeline—a 20-minute guided surrender that unclenched my nervous system—paired with tracking the lunar cycles. The moon guided me through grief (my father's passing in 2019) and deeper studies in moonology and medical astrology, mapping my intensity, sensitivity, and healing. From this rebirth, I designed Moveology: a pleasurable, preventative method aligning movement, breath, and life with the astro seasons and the moon's rhythms—so no woman hits rock bottom like I did.

Now, with cyclical journals, lunar planners, and nervous-system-focused wellness rising, we're reclaiming this flow. No more linear burnout—hello, effortless flow and abundance.

The Lunar Cycle: Your Blueprint for Burnout-Proof Energy

The moon's 29.5-day dance is a mirror to your inner tides—inhale potential in the light, exhale renewal in the dark. Track her simply in our Universal Movement app, and align your days. Here's the practical-mystical guide, infused with soft movement to embody the shift.

• New Moon: Deep Rest & Renewal The sky darkens, fertile and still—like sinking into warm sheets after a long day. This is your sacred pause: hormones dip, energy inward. Pushing here invites burnout; resting banks power. Practical Steps: Declutter one drawer, journal unspoken dreams, nourish with slow meals. Tie-In: our New moon Moveology Ritual with visitation and yoga nidra practice to not just rest and let go but dream and move with intention though out each lunar cycle. Lie back, scan your body softly, breathe as if the moon cradles you. Feel exhaustion melt, reserves fill. Add candlelight for intuition's whisper. 

• Waxing Moon: Gentle Build & Magnetise Light grows, energy swells—like a slow, warm awakening. Build softly: confidence, projects, connections. Practical Steps: Take aligned actions—schedule that call, nourish relationships. Track small wins; momentum feels effortless. Join our Waxing moon movement and astro planning classes as your energy rises. 

• Full Moon: Illuminate, Release & Radiate Peak glow exposes truths—like moonlight caressing skin. Emotions amplify; sleep may lighten naturally. But with reserves from rest phases? You ride the wave, releasing fully. Practical Steps: Explore Sensual Movement and Ritual release—write burdens, burn safely, dance them out. Gratitude amplifies manifestation. Each lunation we hold a Moveology full moon release rituals aligned to the moon sign and body astrology for you to relate rest and manifest in every area of your life. 

• Waning Moon: Reflect, Simplify & Recharge (Where We Are Now) Light fades, inviting surrender—like a long, luxurious exhale. Edit life, honour your nervous system—delete apps, clear space. Practical Steps: Tie up loose ends, journal lessons with us under our waning moon stretch practice. Prep for the end of the cycle by softening. Join us on the Dark Moon to let go and allow the magic to really happen: Cosmic reset with yoga nidra—body scan under dim light, affirmations of release. Transform fatigue into fertile ground. so you can thrive in the next cycle to come. 

Embrace the Flow: Your Lunar Life Awaits

Beloved, the moon doesn't demand perfection—she offers permission to rest so you can rise radiant. Start tonight: one breath, one gentle move. Feel the burnout dissolve, replaced by sensual ease and quiet power.

Ready to live this daily? Join Moveology for £1 your first 30 days—moon-aligned classes, yoga nidra sessions, community flows on the Universal Movement app. Or dive deeper with my upcoming Decode Your Ideal Nighttime Routine:  Sleep workshop —tune into your 12th house to craft a cosmic bedtime ritual that restores you like never before. or discover our holistic Sleep course with practice sleep tools and our Universal Movement Youtube channel. 

Surrender to her rhythm, darling. Rest in the dark to burn bright in the light. 2026 is your year of no-burnout flow. 🌙 

Much love and moonlight,

Alexe