ROUND TWO!! Who’s with us?? Yes, you read that correctly… 108 Sun Salutations.

As the number may be intimidating, don’t let it steer you away from coming along.  This single focused practice moves us into meditation by silencing the mind, allowing us space to be fully with ourselves and our breath. It is believed the fire built during this practice to be extremely cleansing and detoxifying not only for the body but also for the mind and heart. The continuous movement of Sun Salutations helps activate prana to move stagnant energy within the body so we can get in touch with ourselves and set new intentions for the next season. It will require surrender, patience, and an open mind. Are you up for the challenge? 

Why 108? 

The number 108 is a significant number in many aspects of the universe. It appears in ancient texts with 108 Pithas and Upanishads. The mala prayer beads containing 108 beads. In Vedic culture, 108 is seen as the number of wholeness and existence. There are 54 letters in the Sanskrit alphabet consisting of both masculine and feminine, 54 x 2= 108. The list goes on.. we’ll tell you more about the number 108 at the practice. 

Why December 22? 

As we will be experiencing the summer solstice on December 22, we thought it would be a great time for this cleansing practice. The summer solstice symbolises nourishment and hope. As we move from darkness to light, our summer sun reminds us of the hope that light brings. While we honour and SALUTE THE SUN, we can lean towards nurturing ourselves and others, just as the sun nurtures us.