Sunday 21 June, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Summer Solstice
Let's celebrate the sun on the longest day of the year
108 sun salutations and gong relaxation with María
Sunday 21 June, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Together we will do 108 sun salutations, a moving meditation used to honor the turning of the seasons, such as the summer solstice. The practice builds inner heat to cleanse the body, gently stretches our physical limits and nurtures deep inner resilience. A restoring gong relaxation at the end of class.
Free for Jógasetrið members who book the class
Others pay ISK 4,500
More about the event
It takes a little over an hour, up to about an hour and a half, to do 108 sun salutations, which offers a chance to release emotional blocks, surrender to the flow and find deep inner calm.
Above all, listen to your body, adapt to your own needs and don't hesitate to rest if you need to. Whether you complete 8, 18 or 49 sun salutations, it's the intention that matters most.
You can break the practice into several rounds and rest in between. Do what feels best for you!
The heat (the inner fire) created in this practice is said to have a cleansing effect, help the body release toxins and bring you closer to yourself.
Let your yoga come from the heart, not from the ego.
* In ancient sacred texts, 108 is a holy number.
* In numerology, 108 adds up to 9 (1+0+8), which symbolizes love, eternity and spiritual awakening.
* In Ayurveda there are said to be 108 energy points on the body and 108 energy channels that meet at the heart chakra
* In astronomy, the distance between the sun and the earth is about 108 times the sun's diameter.
* Mala meditation beads have 108 beads, used for counting in meditation.
6 things you experience when you practice 108 sun salutations:
You are stronger than you think
No matter how many rounds you complete, you will probably surprise yourself.
Give yourself credit for what you've achieved, because you are a powerful person and you deserve it!
Negative thoughts don't define you
Negative thoughts can turn into energy that gets stuck in the body. Sun salutations help you move through it and finally let go of what no longer serves you.
Releasing negative energy is an important step towards happiness, and this practice shows that you have the power to let go of everything holding you back.
The power to shift your view
When you practice with a positive mind and use mantras like "I am at peace," you may notice real changes in your mood and outlook. Focusing on positivity as you practice gives you the power to transform your whole view of life.
Once you have completed 108 sun salutations, you may even feel more confident!
Grounded in any challenge
The repetition of 108 sun salutations creates a feeling of steadiness and grounding. The sun salutation is named in honor of the cycle of life.
108 sun salutations are challenging, but during the practice you find grounding and learn how to return to it in any challenge you face.
Discover your inner drive
This experience is different for everyone, but you will likely feel emotions and sensations you didn't know were there, or thought were long gone.
You may discover what inspires you to keep going, or how commitment can build confidence. Through this practice you witness your inner strength and drive.
More energy afterwards
You feel a boost of energy when you finish the sun salutations, because they create Prana, life energy, and it truly is a wonderful feeling!