The Winter Solstice, aka the longest night and shortest day of the year, is one of the world’s most ancient holidays. It has been celebrated in just about every culture around the globe for thousands of years.

Winter Solstice observation dates as far back as the Neolithic period in the tail end of the Stone Age. In other words, 12,000 years ago. Thousands of years before even the first telescope humans were predicting the seasons in ways we still can’t fully comprehend. Nonetheless, ancient humans lived and died by the seasons and considered equinoxes and solstices alike to be very sacred days. The fertility of the crops, the livelihood of livestock and health of the people, were all deemed to depend on the observance of the solstice rituals.

While specific traditions and rituals varied globally, one thing was certain across cultures; The Solstice was the start of the astronomical winter and symbolized new beginnings. Over 10,000 years later it’s still recognized around the globe as a holiday of great importance and historical significance.

This is a powerful time of transformation . A time to acknowledge our dark side , heal our wounds , release old thought patterns and align with our light and our heartfelt intentions.

This is the perfect time to revisit any intentions set during the Autumn Equinox and set new ones for the coming year. Rather than setting resolutions on January 1st, Start envisioning and manifesting now .

We will dive deep into a Yin Yoga practice of Asana , Mudra , Pranayama & Mantra & A winter solstice meditation to help you turn inward and step into the light .

In the Soma Yoga practice is a slow flow practice is considered as a canister composed of the entire trunk. It includes the spine, shoulders, hips, pelvic floor, and respiratory diaphragm. When you work with the core in its entirety, you can effect changes in all of these areas.

By gaining more control in your “core canister,” you will feel freer and more coordinated overall. This can help you to remain mobile and active as you age. More responsive muscles help to create a supple strength that radiates positively throughout the rest of your body. Strong, well-educated muscles are able to contract, lengthen, and move with freedom.

Becoming clear and competent in this Soma Yoga practice will help you on and off your mat to work to alleviate pain, and become more fluid and coordinated.

As you do this practice, breathe naturally, allowing your abdomen and rib cage to move. Breathing naturally activates the primary breathing muscle (the diaphragm), putting the nervous system at ease and allowing the body to rest, digest, and heal.

Keep the breath smooth, steady, even, and quiet. You do not need to wed breath and movement: Just allow the breath to become your best friend, flowing alongside your practice.

This Soma yoga practice is a sequence is a moving meditation: It is not meant to be done robotically with high repetitions. As you practice, consciously follow the feeling of contracting, then releasing and lengthening.

*Calms and balances the mind and body
*Reduces stress and anxiety
*Increases circulation
*Improves flexibility
*Releases fascia and improves joint mobility
*Balances the internal organs and improves the flow of chi or prana

Rasa Yoga is fusion of both form and flow. Using leading edge biomechanics, functional anatomy, and creative patterns of movement to support optimal strength, flexibility, and vitality in the body temple.

Rasa Yoga is a modern yoga school that honours the roots of yoga and is committed to the equity and inclusion of all. We are dedicated to the Alchemy of Yoga and the Artistry of Life.

Rasa is a Sanskrit word that means “essence, juice, taste, nectar and fulfillment of the soul.”

Rasa Yoga is a soulful fusion of asana, mantra, mudra, myth, pranayama, meditation, functional anatomy, Tantric yoga philosophy, shadow work, and soul alchemy.
To learn more about Rasa Yoga , here is the link : https://www.rasayoga.com/