On the Summer Solstice, the earths semi-axis is most inclined towards the sun. This is the longest day of the year. It’s been marked as a time of celebration throughout history and in numerous cultures symbolising moving from the darkness into the light of summer, the Earth has sprung back to life, crops thrive under the heat and light of the sun and so do us humans.

The Summer Solstice is a perfect opportunity to bring the suns energy and symbolism to our yoga practice. And this is the reason we practice 108 Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutations. The Surya Namaskar sequence is a “mandala” or circle of poses celebrating the sun.

The Sun Salutation sequence is designed to create “tapas” or inner heat that cleanses the body.

The “mandala” or circular pattern of the poses brings us into a state of focused moving meditation.

The inner heat and focused moving meditation enables us to peel away unnecessary layers of thought, emotions or physical baggage. As we let go of these layers, we allow our full potential and highest ideals to emerge, a great practice as we move towards the end of the year and create the space to create for the year ahead.

EVENT DETAILS:
This event will be held at an outdoor location in Port Kembla.

All those who have registered will receive a text message to advise of exact location by 9pm the evening before.

If weather is not permitting we will move inside to The Pantha Way studio located at 45 Wentworth Street Port Kembla

WHAT TO BRING:
BYO mat, sun protection, bathers, towel, filled water bottle.