I invite you to join us for this memorable yoga event where we will practice 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations). Surya Namaskar, practiced to the accompaniment of beautifully chanted mantras, will not only invigorate and energize you but also lead you into a state of deep meditation.
- Event: Surya Namaskar Yogathon (108 rounds of Sun Salutations)
- Location: Hindu Temple (HSNC) 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560; temple phone: (919) 481-2574
- When: Saturday, March 1, 2014
- Time: 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM (doors will open at 6:30 AM)
- Program: Om chanting, invocation prayer, a brief discussion of the mantras associated with SN (a chart of SN is available on my website here), practice 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar accompanied by the chanting of beautifully rendered Surya Namaskar mantras, yoga nidra (deep relaxation), brief session of pranayama to balance out the flow of prana, closing chants.
- Program Fee (including veggie lunch): $15 with pre-registration or $20 on the day of the event; In addition, please try to find sponsors who might be willing to pledge money per round that you complete.
- Lunch: Vegetarian lunch will follow the event
Please fill out the registration form here. On the same page, you will find a link, labeled "donate", for making payment via paypal.
We will take short breaks after every 12 rounds. Everyone is strongly advised to practice only as many rounds as they are comfortable with. Feel free to take breaks on your own even during each round and rejoin the session at any time.
The practice of 108 SNs is an ancient Hindu tradition and is traditionally done to honor the change in seasons. Typically, it is done during the summer and winter solstice time (longest and shortest days of the year). In addition to its spiritual and cultural value, the practice is highly beneficial from a health and well-being point of view as it makes the body highly flexible, supple, strong and also helps remove toxins from the system.
I look forward to your enthusiastic participation. Please share this information with your own distribution lists.
I really enjoyed the event. Thanks Subash ji for organizing such a wonderful event. Usually after doing 2-3 rounds of Suriya Namaskar I feel tried ,but I wondered how got energy to complete 108 rounds.As Subash ji mentioned during the event close your eyes follow the rythm and vibration you will go into deep meditative state which I experienced during this event. Once again thanks to everyone for organizing a great event.
Hello Hema,
Thank you so for participating in the Surya Namaskar event. I would like to congratulate you for completing the full set of 108 rounds. All the more creditable for someone who started practicing yoga only recently. I hope you will keep up with your individual practice. All the best.
Subhash