Experience a practice that not only stretches and strengthens your entire body but also benefits your mind and spirit. 108 Sun Salutations is a transformative yoga sequence of flowing movements that balances your energy, opens your heart, and leaves you feeling radiant from the inside out.
Come out for our 108 Sun Salutations Community Class this Sunday – donate what you can and enjoy this balancing, restoring class!
Why 108 Sun Salutations? What are the Benefits?
The number 108 is sacred in various religions and holds astronomical significance as the distance between the Sun and Earth is approximately 108 times the Sun’s diameter. In Ayurvedic Medicine, an ancient Indian system of medicine and healing, it is believed that there are 108 sacred points on the human body. In addition 108 Sun Salutations offer a range of powerful benefits.
- Full Body Workout: Stretches and strengthens your entire body.
- Energy Balance: Aligns your body, mind, and spirit.
- Mental and Emotional Clarity: Promotes mental clarity and emotional stability.
- Universal Connection: Connects you with greater universal principles.
- Inner Radiance: Unlocks inner peace and radiance.
What to Expect from Vivo’s 108 Sun Salutations Class
Sun Salutations are a 12-posture sequence of flowing movements that offer an entire body stretch, counterbalancing bending of the spine, and an opening of the heart, shoulders, and chest. In Sanskrit, Surya Namaskar means “sun” (Surya) and “to bow down” or “show gratitude.” (Namaskar). The sun symbolizes light, purity, clarity and consciousness. Regular practice of Surya Namaskar imparts the power and radiance of the sun, that is why it is known as “Salute to the Sun”.
Meet Your Instructor: Ashley Tran
Ashley Tran, a devoted yogi and wellness enthusiast since 2011, began sharing her expertise through private yoga instruction in 2018. She attained her RYT200 certification from the Vancouver School of Healing Arts in 2019. Prior to relocating to Calgary in 2023, Ashley actively engaged the Yaletown, Vancouver community by teaching diverse yoga styles, including Hatha Yoga, Hot Power Vinyasa, Aerial South Bath Restorative, and Deep Stretch. Her Sankalpa is to illuminate the path for others, guiding them in the exploration of their inner selves to discover peace and love in every moment of life.
Follow Ashley on Instagram @ngocanhtr for daily inspiration and insights!
Have you heard about our Community Classes?
Once a month we offer a free-with-donation community class. This accessible initiative opens doors for you and your neighbours! Donate-what-you-can funds are collected and distributed to our Everybody Plays program. We are a charity and Everybody Plays is an investment in our shared wellness. Everybody Plays ensures that the community has access to wellness at Vivo! Be sure to follow us on social (@vivoyourife) and check the Drop-In Schedule for these monthly Community Classes.
PLUS our August Community Class is our last class of 2024 to have all entry donations MATCHED up to 50%! Don’t miss this opportunity to double your impact – Learn More >>