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Summer Solstice Celebration Sunday 20th June 2021 with Monika

June 20, 2021 @ 4:30 pm

Free

ZOOM IN AND JOIN A LIMITED NUMBER OF YOGA STUDENTS AT THE PREMISES OF THE PATANJALI YOGA CENTRE FOR
108 SALUTES TO THE SUN on SUNDAY 20TH OF JUNE AT 4.30 PM

In these uncertain times there are not many things as clear cut, predictable and reliable other than that night follows day and that the sun will shine again and start a new day.
(it might be hidden behind the clouds but you can be sure it’s there)

We all have our own life giving relationship with the sun, a gift that keeps on giving to each and every one, we don’t even have to be nice or do anything in return all we have to do is to show up for jet another day and let it warm our hearts.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS how to STAY HOME and take part
Please contact MONIKA MATHIEU Mob: 07770 951 075

Moving from the ordinary to the auspicious
The Number 108 has many important and symbolic meanings in math,
Martial Arts, Spiritual practice, Religion, Yoga:
A YOGA MALA COMPRISES 108 Sun Salutations
9 Rounds of Sun Salutation comprises of 12 ASANAS (9×12) = 108

THE NUMBER 9 IS AN AUSPICIOUS NUMBER 3 x 9 = 27 and 4 x 27 = 108
IN YOGA there are 108 ENERGY LINES CONNECTING the Anahata Chakra
PRANAYAMA is also often completed in cycles of 108
IN ASTROLOGY there are 12 HOUSES and 9 PLANETS = 108
The Distance between the moon and earth is 108 the diameter of the moon
And they say that on the 18-19 September the distance between the earth and the Sun is 108 x DIAMETER of the SUN

THERE ARE 54 masculine and 54 feminine LETTERS in Sanskrit = 108
There are 108 Upanishads The oldest written Vedic books
Harshad Number 108 means great JOY (a Harshad Number or Niven Number can be divisible by the sum of its digits when written in that base)

JAPA MALA 108 BEEDS in HINDUISM and BUDDISM PRAYER
This physical repetition of 108 ROUNDS of 12 ASANAS is a form of a (PRAYER)
The sequence promotes digestion is detoxifying, quiets the nervous system normalises the endocrine glands especially the thyroid strengthens muscles creates flexibility in the spine
So the 108 Solstice Sun Salutations can be started WITH AN INTENTION TO DEDICATE To something personal, family and friends

With the intention to let go of the PAST, or to be in the PRESENT, or Dedicating it to MAKING IT A DEDICATION TO ALL BEINGS EVERYWHERE
TAKE A MOMENT TO BRING YOURSELF TO YOURSELF

108 SUN SALUTATION preparation
Good luck with your practice see you on the 20TH
WEEK ONE 31st May 10 SIRITUAL WARRIOR / 10 SALUTES TO SUN / CORE AND STRETCHING
01st June STRETCHING, Supine right side left and through the body gentle twists Knees to chest forward bend, Seated one legged forward stretch and side stretch. Relaxation
02nd June 10 / 15 SALUTES OR SIRITUAL WARRIOR CORE AND STRETCHING
03rd June CORE strength, Holding ONE LEG OR BOTH legs up using abdomen, Boat, Plank, Side Plank, Push ups, Dog head down Warrior I and III, Chair
10 / 15 10/20 SALUTES OR SIRITUAL WARRIOR CORE AND STRETCHING
04th June STRETCHING, Supine right side left and through the body gentle twists Knees to chest forward bend, Seated one legged forward stretch and side stretch. Relaxation
05th June 10 SALUTES / 20 SALUTES
06th June CORE strength, Holding legs up using abdomen, Boat, Plank, Side Plank, Push ups, Dog head down Warrior II and Sun Warrior, ½ Moon Chair
WEEK TWO 07th June 15 / 25 SALUTES SIRITUAL WARRIOR CORE AND STRETCHING
08th June CORE see above
09th June 15 / 45 SALUTES SIRITUAL WARRIOR CORE AND STRETCHING ,
10th June STRETCHING, Supine right side left and through the body gentle twists Knees to chest forward bend, Seated one legged forward stretch and side stretch. Relaxation
11th June CORE see above
13th June STRETCHING, Relaxation
WEEK THREE 14th June 15 / 45 SALUTES SIRITUAL WARRIOR CORE AND STRETCHING
15thJune STRETCHING, Supine right side left and through the body gentle twists Knees to chest forward bend, Seated one legged forward stretch and side stretch. Relaxation
16th June 45 SALUTES STRETCH AND REST
17th June CORE SEE ABOVE
18th June STRETCHING, Supine right side left and through the body gentle twists Knees to chest forward bend, Seated one legged forward stretch and side stretch. Relaxation
19th June CORE, STRETCH AND REST
20th June 108 enjoy and remember to listen to your body… (It’s yours to take home)
After the event it is good to cool down and practice
Day 2 Hatha Yoga Day 3 20 Sun Salutations Day 4 Stretching Day 5 10/ 20 Sun Salutations Day 6 Yoga Postures Stretching Day 7 10 Salutes

Details

Date:
June 20, 2021
Time:
4:30 pm
Cost:
Free

Venue

Zoom/Ashram