A Summer Solstice Yoga Flow to Ignite Your Spirit
The Summer Solstice, also known as Litha, marks the longest day of the year and the peak of the sun’s power. This special time celebrates the height of the growing season and the first harvests. It’s a moment to honor the Earth’s fertility and express gratitude for nature’s abundance.
Join me for a unique yoga flow in honor of Litha! This practice, carefully designed to connect you with the sun’s energy, celebrate abundance, and foster personal growth, offers you a chance to ignite your inner light and embark on a journey of self-discovery. We’ll flow through sun salutations, grounding poses, and meditation, letting the sun guide our practice and ignite our inner light.
Yoga for the Summer Solstice
Duration: 45 minutes
Style: Vinyasa yoga
Props needed: None
I’m using my favorite sustainable yoga mat from Oko Living for my practice. These mats are ethically hand-loomed from organic cotton and dyed with medicinal herbs. They are not only beautiful but also environmentally friendly and crafted by artisans in India. Check out the collection here if you want your own all-natural yoga mat.
Begin with Intention Setting
Start your practice by sitting comfortably and closing your eyes. Take a few deep breaths, feeling the energy of the sun. Set an intention for your practice. It could be something you want to cultivate or a gratitude you wish to express.
Sun Salutations to Ignite Your Inner Light
Begin with a series of sun salutations to honor the sun’s power. These movements will warm your body and energize your spirit.
1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana): Stand tall with feet together, grounding through your feet.
2. Upward Salute (Urdhva Hastasana): Inhale, raise your arms overhead, and reach for the sky.
3. Forward Fold (Uttanasana): Exhale, fold forward, and relax your head and neck.
4. Halfway Lift (Ardha Uttanasana): Inhale, lift halfway with a flat back.
5. Plank Pose: Exhale, step back into plank, engaging your core.
6. Chaturanga Dandasana: Lower down halfway, keeping your elbows close to your body.
7. Upward-Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana): Inhale, lift your chest and thighs off the ground.
8. Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana): Exhale, lift your hips, and stretch back.
Repeat this sequence five times, moving with your breath.
Grounding Poses for Stability
Next, move into grounding poses to connect with the Earth.
1. Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II): Step your right foot forward, bend your knee, and extend your arms out to the sides. Hold for five breaths, then switch sides.
2. Tree Pose (Vrksasana): Stand tall, place your right foot on your left inner thigh, and balance. Hold for five breaths, then switch sides.
3. Garland Pose (Malasana): Squat down with your feet flat, bring your palms together at your heart, and press your elbows into your knees. Hold for five breaths.
Meditation to Reflect and Celebrate
Find a comfortable seated position for meditation. Close your eyes and focus on your breath. Reflect on the abundance in your life and the growth you’ve experienced. Feel the sun’s warmth and let it fill you with gratitude.
Final Relaxation (Savasana)
Lie down on your back, relax your arms and legs, and close your eyes. Take a few moments to rest and absorb the energy of your practice.
Embrace the Season with Öko Living
As you immerse yourself in this Summer Solstice yoga practice, feel the profound connection to the Earth and the sun. Embrace the power and abundance of the season. Enhance this connection by using a sustainable yoga mat from Oko Living, knowing you’re supporting ethical craftsmanship and environmental sustainability. Click here to explore the beautiful collection from Oko Living and deepen your yoga experience.