Come Celebrate the Summer Solstice and Dharma Yoga SRQ 4 Year Anniversary!
There are so many traditional reasons to practice 108 Sun Salutations.
Friday June 20th at 12:30pm you are invited to roll out your yoga mat and celebrate the Summer Solstice! You do not need to complete 108 Sun Salutations ,you do as many as you mindfully can and modifications will be given.
As we move as a group we will build a 108 mantas to bring into the new summer season.
Why Would you do 108 Sun Salutations?
Practicing 108 sun salutations is an accomplishment any yogi can be proud of.
But have you ever wondered why?
Often, yogis practice 108 sun salutations at the change of the seasons (think the spring and fall equinoxes and summer and winter solstices). The change of seasons represents a time of rebirth or new beginnings. When we combine the scared number of 108 with our own body and breath, it allows us to let go of the past and plant the seed for what is to come.
It’s time to rise up yogis, just like the sun.
• It is said 1 = Sun (creation), 0 = the spirit which protect life, 8 = Saturn (destruction) or the circle of life.
• The distance between the Earth and the sun is 108 times the diameter of the sun.
• Mala beads have 108 beads, a count used in meditation or known as a spiritual completion.
• There are 108 energy lines, or nadis, guided out of the heart chakra.
How To Practice 108 Sun Salutations
There is no right or wrong way to practice 108 Sun Salutations. In fact, even if you don’t do 108, your breath and body will still benefit from the practice that you do. Here are a few options for completing your seasonal sacred practice.
Break it into fourths
Perform 27 Sun Salutations with a “break” between each set. Try on a balancing posture, a back-bend, or child’s pose to offer any pause your body may need. I find this a great time to reflect on my progress and check-in with myself with how I am doing.
Modify
There is no shame in skipping chatarungas. Hold your high plank as a replacement and then press back into Downward Facing Dog.
Moving Meditation
Some yogis may just go for the whole practice in one swoop, 108 Sun Salutations at once. Power to you if you do! Let your breath guide you and follow your own intuition.
At the end of the day, it’s not just about practicing 108 Sun Salutations, it’s about giving gratitude to your surroundings and planting the seed of love and growth for yourself in the future. You’ll gain physical and mental strength that will power you through a life challenge.
Because if you can do 108, you can do anything.
3 Powerful Outcomes of Practicing 108 Sun Salutations
So, we know that practicing 108 Sun Salutations represents letting go of the past and preparing for new beginnings all through a practice of gratitude, but there is more that you’ll benefit from by doing this sacred practice.
1. Overcome Fear
108 is a daunting number when you think about how many chaturangas you do (108!). But it is possible. When you find the rhythm of your breath with your body, the number seems to fall away and you become entrenched in a moving meditation. When it’s all done, you’ll see that you were always capable and fear was only a thought in your head, not reality.
2. Discovery of Strength
Drawing in breath with each posture that you do will give your body more strength to keep moving. Prana (breath) literally means life force, it fuels you! Just like when life is challenging, taking a deep breath and continuing on your path will get you through. Keep your calm energy and tap into the strength that is already there.
3. A Reset of your Mind
Completing this challenging task will fill your heart with gratitude and prove that you can do what you set out to do. This alone is the perfect example of why yogis practice 108 Sun Salutations at the change of the seasons, it put ourselves in the mindset that we can grow in this next season with strength and love.
After completing we celebrate ! Light Refreshments afterwards
If you have any questions about this class please reach out to Noelle (941)702-0072
Drop in $25
please register in advance
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