108 Sun Salutation Challenge ( Surya Namaska )

Namaste ! You are welcome to join us for the upcoming event , the challenge of Ancient practice of 108 Sun Salutation accompanied by chanting , an we end with a calming , restoring yin form of relaxation poses & shavasana , @ a beautiful , oceanfront , private setting in Tutong.

The Main objective behind , in the practice , your own body becomes part of a prayer and we join together to offer our intention to help others as it will be on a donation basis. All proceedings from this event will go to the local charity organization - Pusat Ehsan in conjunction with its yearly fundraising event to enable to carry out the programs for the Special people of the center.

Make your intentions to offer your practice and understand infinite connection we have with all beings , our own freedom and happiness grow out of what we give to others.
OM , Shanti Shanti Shanti . OM Peace Peace Peace

Vegetarian Refreshment will be served!!

The Benefits of Sun Salutation

These postures flex and stretch the spinal column through its maximum range giving a profound stretch throughout the entire body. The Sun Salutation has a deep detoxifying effect on the organ as well as a deep relaxing on the body. Some of the benefits are ;
>Tone the digestive system
>Ventilates the lungs and oxygenates the blood
>Get rid of large quantities of Carbon dioxide and other toxic cases
>Strengthens the abdominal muscles
>Tones the nervous system and improves memory
>Improves muscles flexibility
>Help Reduce Fat

What is a significance of 108?

In India , yogis celebrate the arrival of Spring with 108 consecutive Sun Salutations , accompanied by devotional chanting. The Mala is intended to mark the transition and celebrate change.

Renowned mathematician of Vedic Culture viewed 108 as a number of the wholeness of existence. the number also connects the Sun , Moon and Earth. The average distance of the Sun and the Moon to Earth is 108 times their respective diameters.

The Chakras are the intersections of energy lines, and there are said to be a total of 108 energy lines converging to form the heart Chakra. One of them , Sushumna leads to the crown chakra , and is said to be the path to Self-realization.

The ancient Indians were excellent mathematicians and 108 many be the product of a precise mathematical operation ( eg. 1 power 1 x 2 power 2 x3 power 3 = 108 ) which was thougth to have special numerological signgicance.

There are 54 letters in the Sanskrit alphabet. Each has Masculine and Feminine , Shiva and Shakti. 54 times 2 is 108