AUTUMN EQUINOX
108 SUN SALUTATION CHALLENGE YOGA RETREAT
AUTUMN EQUINOX • 108 SUN SALUTATION CHALLENGE • MORNING YOGA RETREAT
AUTUMN EQUINOX
108 SUN SALUTATIONs
MORNING YOGA RETREAT
Join us bright and early, to celebrate the first sunrise of Autumn, with this strong, powerful, sacred & rewarding challenge.
(See below for details about the 108 Sun Salutation challenge.)
The Autumn Equinox marks a point of equilibrium between lightness & darkness; a point when the day & night are equal in length. A point where we shift in seasons; from Summer to Autumn.
We meet early to witness the first sunrise of Autumn, (weather permitting!) And we will move through our 108 rounds of Sun Salutations to the rising sun, on the beautiful lawns of ‘The Dell’, Cedar Valley – an idyllic countryside venue, surrounded by nature & inspiring views of the Meon Valley. If the weather is bad, we have a beautiful large yurt to practice in as a plan b!
Our morning retreat will be working with the theme of equilibrium for the Equinox, so our fiery Sun Salutation challenge will be balanced with a cooling Yin Yoga practice to follow. This is a restful & restorative deep stretch, to release tension & relieve tight muscles after our strong practice.
We will stop for a break in between practices, with a choice of teas & healthy breakfast snacks to keep you going. Great coffee & additional food available from ‘Boycie The Bus’ cafe from 8.30am.
Reignite… Restore… Rebalance… Salute the Sun!
DYNAMIC YOGA: 108 SUN SALUTATION CHALLENGE • HEALTHY BREAKFAST SNACKS & TEAS • YIN YOGA: RESTORATIVE DEEP STRETCH
• DYNAMIC YOGA: 108 SUN SALUTATION CHALLENGE •
• BREAKFAST SNACKS & TEAS •
• YIN YOGA: RESTORATIVE DEEP STRETCH •
SATURDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER, 06:45-09:30
THE DELL, CEDAR VALLEY, nr PETERSFIELD, HAMPSHIRE. GU32 1PH
https://thedellhampshire.co.uk/
ACTIVITIES
OPENING BREATHWORK, MEDITATION & FIRST SUNRISE OF AUTUMN:
Choice of tea on arrival, and chance to watch the first sunrise of Autumn, (weather permitting!) then time to settle into the space with grounding mediation & breathwork.
108 SUN SALUTATION A CHALLENGE (DYNAMIC YOGA FLOW):
Salute the Autumn Equinox Sun!
Together, we move through 108 (a scared number in yogic philosophy) rounds of Sun Salutation A’s / Surya Namaskar A to the rising Autumn Sun. This is a challenging, powerful, strengthening & fiery practice – giving a huge sense of achievement afterwards.
108 Sun Salutations are commonly practiced on the solar festivals – the Equinoxes & Solstices. This sacred number is practiced on a sacred day, and is believed to connect the body, mind & universe. You can try the challenge for connection, for the journey, for good luck, for fitness, strength or a mental challenge, to offer gratitude to the sun- there are so many reasons to give it a try!
A Sun Salutation is a traditional set sequence of repetitive yoga poses; strong & dynamic movements linking movement with the breath. Whilst technically straight forward movements, they require a good level of strength, fitness & stamina. There are also options to modify & take things a little more gently. I will talk you through all options before we begin.
You don’t have to complete all 108 rounds – just try your best & go for as many as you can, (although you might surprise yourself!) Skip some rounds and take rest as much as you need to. We are a collective group – I will be sure to complete all 108 for us. You will feel a real sense of achievement once we have completed the challenge.
BREAKFAST SNACKS & TEAS:
Herbal / fruit teas & water will be provided throughout the retreat. We will break for tea & healthy breakfast snacks after our Sun Salutations to restore our energy.
High quality coffee and additional food is available from ‘Boycie The Bus’ Cafe right next door to us, from 08:30am, (please note, food & drinks from Boycie are not included in the price.)
YIN YOGA – RESTORATIVE DEEP STRETCH:
A restful & restorative deep stretch, to release tension & relieve tight muscles after our powerful practice. Creates space in the body & promotes mobility & flexibility.
Only £32pp
Includes teas, water, snacks & all yoga equipment.
Cedar Valley is a beautiful outdoor ‘Glamping’ venue set in beautiful scenery of the Bereleigh estate in the Meon Valley, but still conveniently located 15mins from Petersfield.
There is a dedicated event & restaurant area, The Dell; where our retreat will take place. We hope to to practice our yoga on the lawn here, with the inspiring views all around – but should we get rained off, we will move inside the lovely large yurt.
REFRESHMENTS & BREAKFAST
Herbal / fruit teas & water will be provided throughout the retreat. We will break for tea & healthy breakfast snacks after our Sun Salutations to restore our energy.
High quality coffee and additional food is available from ‘Boycie The Bus’ Cafe right next door to us, from 08:30am, (please note, food & drinks from Boycie are not included in the price.)
Only £32pp
Includes teas, water, snacks & all yoga equipment.
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