Summer Solstice Yoga Mala Workshop with Allison Dennis

Saturday June 21st from 2:00 - 4:30 Come and celebrate the Summer Solstice with 108 sun salutations. A summer Yoga Mala is a celebration of manifestation, growth, life, and gratitude. The sun is closer, and we have an opportunity to get closer to ourselves and our innate ability to feel gratitude in each moment every day. Yoga Mala represents the 108 mala beads (prayer beads) used in Yogic meditation. In Hindu and Buddhist belief systems the number 108 is sacred. We will do four rounds of 27 sun salutations. Each round takes about 15 to 20 minutes, and will be followed with a short break for Savasana, Meditation, or Asana. We'll talk about possible modifications at the beginning of the workshop. Some people will choose to rest during some of the sun salutations, and this, of course, is OK. Round One - Dedications towards personal transformation and self realization. This round is a prayer for healing, compassion, and harmony in your own life. Round Two - Dedications for family, friends, and "precious jewels" (anyone you have unresolved conflicts with). Round Three - Dedications for the world. A prayer for transforming the problems that face our planet into solutions. This is a very powerful round as we realize our own actions are part of the solution. Round Four - Dedications to the Source. A round of gratitude and connectedness with the Divinity dwelling within. Extended Savasana - Includes short neck massage, guided awareness towards relaxation, silence, and song. Cost is $25 for the workshop. We will also be accepting donations for The Orange County SPCA if you are interested in giving a little extra :)