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June 17, 5:48 AMPhiladelphia Yoga ExaminerJonathan Bartlett

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June 21 is on deck, the Summer Solstice, and that means that devotees from all over the country will be prepping for the marathon of the yoga world:

108 Sun Salutations

Even for most well conditioned practitioners, that’s A LOT of Sun Salutations. The Sun Salutation, Surya Namaskar in Sanskrit, is a series of individual asanas/poses performed in sequence. There are many different types of Sun Salutations. The ones that I’ve seen or read about are composed of seven and up to 12 poses. That’s A LOT of poses. And the sequences are practiced once for each side of the body, so to accomplish this lot of Surya Namaskar will require not just 108, but 216

tadasana/mountain poses, forward folds, flat backs, forward lunges, planks, up dogs, down dogs, back into a lunge, forward folds, back to tadasana/mountain pose.

That’s a lot calories and serious prana/breath work. Yoga is not exercise, but this is pretty close. As you can tell, me, I’m not a huge fan of this yoga fanfare, particularly for beginners, as it inhibits the mindful nature of yoga, but it’s a feature of these events which are often put on to raise money for charity, and there’s a few of them going on in these parts this weekend. It's a chance to meet some yoga folks you wouldn't ordinarily commingle with, too. Check ‘em out if you’ve a mind…

Power Yoga Works

81 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355

108 Sun Salutations With Colleen 
Saturday, June 20^th, 1-3pm 

http://www.poweryogaworks.com/workshops.asp

“Donations will benefit City Team Ministries and provide food for families in need in our area. 
A $40 donation provides a family of four a week’s worth of food. Feel free to give what you can. It all helps! “

MOYO

4402 Skippack Pike, Skippack, PA 19474

Sun Salutes at Palmer Park

Basketball Pavillion

Creamery Road

Skippack, Pennsylvania 19474

June 21st 4-6pm

http://moyo-yoga.com/events

“Join us in this ancient practice of doing 108 sun salutations to honor the change of the seasons and the transitions of nature’s sun and earth energy. This is also known as the “Summer Solstice”. All donations will go to The Wellness Community; A local organization that supports  people living with cancer and their families.”

Other Events

Thursday, June 18

Yoga on Main ,7:00 to 8:30PM

4363 Main St., ‘Manayunk”, PA 19127

“Deeksha” – The Oneness Blessing 
Facilitated by Michael and Gesine Politz - Spiritual Teachers & Reiki Masters

“After a special meditation you will receive the Oneness Blessing, a divine energy transfer that initiates a neurobiological change in the functioning of the brain.  It frees the senses from the interference of the mind allowing a direct experience of Oneness with all that is. In the absence of all interpretations and commentaries, a natural clarity of perception and immediacy of action arises accompanied by feelings of joy, calmness, and rootedness in the Divine and all its creation.” $20 suggested donation – No one turned away. 

Friday, June 19

Shakti Yoga Healing Arts, 12:30 – 1:30PM
605 West Ave., Jenkintown, PA 19046

Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga Series, four week series.

http://www.shaktiwest.com/workshops/prenatalseries.htm

Wake Up Yoga Fairmount, 7-9 pm

2329 Parrish St., Philadelphia, PA 19130

The Science of Mantra with Swami Karma Karuna

“This workshop includes exploration of mantra, meditation and chanting. Through these sacred teachings, experience the subtle effects of relaxation, being uplifted, and opening through vibration.”

http://www.wakeupyoga.com/workshops/KarmaKaruna.htm

Iyengar Yoga In the Loft

429 N. 13th Street # 5G, Philadelphia PA 19123

Presents a workshop with Manouso Manos

Friday June 19 6–8pm Saturday / June 20 10–noon & 3–5pm  Sunday / June 21 9–noon

“Methodical in his teaching Manouso lays a solid foundation and progressively refines each of the asanas. His sense of humor and sensitivity shine through as his dynamic and challenging teaching style moves his students beyond their perceived limits.”

 Pre-requiste for attendance: one year of Iyengar yoga practice

http://www.iyengaryogaintheloft.com/images/manuosoflyer09.pdf

Saturday, June 20

Yoga on Main, 12-5 PM

4363 Main St., ‘Manayunk”, PA 19127

"Yoga Solutions for Life" 
with Swami Karma Karuna

“Experience a practical yoga workshop with simple solutions to handle the challenges of daily life.  Take time out for yourself, calm the mind and create positivity, inner strength and deep relaxation. Includes insight into and practice of Satyananda Yoga Nidra™, restorative yoga postures, breathing practices for balance, techniques to increase your focus, and in depth SWAN (Strengths, Weakness, Ambitions and Needs) application.”

www.onenessnorthamerica.org

http://www.yogaonmain.com/workshops.html

MOYO, 1-3 PM

4402 Skippack Pike, Skippack, PA 19474

Open House

“As a little thank you to our clients we are holding an Open House.  Come and experience a free massage or reiki treatment.  Get to know our staff and ask them some questions! Enjoy free food, music and samples. Followed by a Free All Levels Yoga Class at 3:30-4:30pm. New Students are welcome!”

http://moyo-yoga.com/events

Yoga on Main , 8 PM

4363 Main St., ‘Manayunk”, PA 19127

Solstice Kirtan with David Newman

“David Newman or Durga Das, as he is also known, is a Kirtan Chant Artist and a practitioner and educator of Bhakti Yoga—the Yoga of Love. David, a devotee of Neem Karoli Baba, travels extensively singing Kirtan (Indian devotional chanting) and sharing the spiritual, devotional, meditative and musical aspects of yoga.  David's music embodies a devotional mysticism, distinctive musicality, poetic intimacy and a deep respect for India's ancient chant tradition.  His recordings expand the traditional Kirtan medium by incorporating a wide range of musical and lyrical elements and by exploring a vast palette of progressive production influences.”

www.davidnewmanmusic.com

http://www.yogaonmain.com/workshops.html

Sunday, June 21

Yoga on Main , 12:30 to 2:30PM 

4363 Main St., ‘Manayunk”, PA 19127

Solstice Inner Fire Yoga Workshop with David Newman

“Join David for a joyful and inspiring experience of rejuvenating Yoga, call and response Kirtan chanting and meditation.  This workshop will explore the beautiful dance of sound and silence and the graceful flow between movement and stillness.  David's Inner Fire Yoga is a sacred journey that guides the body into bliss, opens the heart to love and leads the mind into peace.  David will be joined by devotional singer/percussionist Mira for this very special opportunity for renewal and self discovery.”