Hello Sonic Yoga Family,

As the days lengthen and the sun blazes with its full power, we approach the Summer Solstice – a potent time of celebration and reflection. Ayurveda, the ancient science of India, reminds us to live in harmony with nature, and right now, nature is offering us an abundance of light. This is a call to Shine On.

The Summer Solstice marks the peak of the sun’s journey, the longest day of the year, a moment brimming with solar energy. It’s a time to acknowledge the sun’s life-giving force and to recognize its reflection within ourselves. In the yogic tradition, we speak of the Atma, the soul, the divine spark that resides within each of us. This Atma is inherently connected to all beings, a radiant light linking us to the universe.

Just as the sun shines brightly, we too have the capacity to awaken and rekindle our inner light. The Solstice is an opportunity to consciously connect with this inner radiance and shine it out into the world. It’s a time to celebrate life, to embrace living with joy, and to share our unique gifts with others.

How can we honor this powerful time? Here are a few traditional practices to consider:

• Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar): Embody the energy of the sun through movement. Practice several rounds of Sun Salutations with intention, feeling the warmth and vitality build within you.
• Meditation on Light: Find a quiet space, close your eyes, and visualize a radiant light at the center of your being. Feel it expanding, filling you with warmth, love, and clarity. Then, visualize that light extending outwards, encompassing all beings in its glow.
• Fire Ceremony (Agni Hotra): Fire represents transformation and purification. If possible, participate in or create a small fire ceremony, offering your intentions and releasing what no longer serves you.
• Spend Time in Nature: Immerse yourself in the natural world. Feel the sun on your skin, listen to the sounds of nature, and connect with the earth.

This Summer Solstice, I encourage you to embrace the light, both within and around you. Let it illuminate your path, inspire your actions, and guide you towards living a life of purpose and joy.

Join me for a Virtual Meditation on the Summer Solstice, Thursday June 19^th at 8pm, Register Now.

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Join Keith for 108 Rounds of Surya Namaskar on Sunday, June 22^nd at Sonic, Sign Up.

Shine brightly, Sonic Yoga family!

Namaste,

Lauren Hanna