If So Inclined’s 108 Challenge
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What: Various Challenges & Events focused on completing 108 Sun & Moon Salutations (Surya and Chandra Namaskars).
why: Transform mind and body with accountability, support, giveaways, tradition.
When: September EQUINOX. Autumn EQUINOX FOR NORTHERN HEMISPHERE and SPRING EQUINOX FOR SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE.
September 22nd, 2023.
Learn more about each event and yoga sequences below, in our eBook, or jump ahead and REGISTER NOW. These are remote, online, virtual events with the possibility to go local.
(Additional details will be communicated to registrants by email.)
“FREE” FUNDRAISING “FUN RUN”: 9 SALUTATIONS OF 12 POSES = 108
This event is designed for those new to yoga, anyone interested in incorporating a powerful practice into their daily routine, people with limitations on time or movement, and anyone interested in fun, community, and fundraising for an excellent cause. The challenge is to complete 108 yoga poses total using either the Sun Salutation sequence or the Moon Salutation sequence. We provide instruction and an overview here or you might seek a local yoga instructor and studio for guidance.
“The Classic 108 Sun”: 108 Sun Salutations (Surya namaskars)
Complete 108 rounds of Classic Sun Salutations, Surya Namaskars, on the March Equinox, March 20th, 2023.
This is a virtual event that can be completed in any location as well as on weekend dates of March 18-19. The Classic Sun Salutation shown below is used traditionally around the world for 108 Sun Salutations on the Solstices. (Other Sun Salutation sequences, such as A, B, and C versions, are commonly practiced both at home and in the classroom, but the number of poses for each round varies and are not as common in large Solstice festivals.) The Classic Sun Salutation contains 12 poses and in normal, everyday practice can be used to count to 108 poses by completing it nine (9) times.
“The Modern 108 Moon”: 108 Moon Salutations (Chandra Namaskars)
Complete 108 rounds of Modern Moon Salutations, Chandra Namaskars, on the March Equinox, March 20th, 2023, or the New “Worm” Moon on March 21st, 2023.
This is a virtual event that can be completed in any location as well as on weekend dates of March 18-19. The Modern Moon Salutation is shown below. This sequence is not as traditional as the Sun Salutation but brings balance in a new way to one’s practice. See our eBook for more information on its benefits. The Modern Moon Salutation contains 14 poses. (We have a 12-pose adaptation for use when desiring to count to 108 poses by completing it nine (9) times.)
“The 54 + 54”: 54 sun + 54 Moon Salutations
“The 108 + 108”: 108 Sun AM + 108 Moon PM Salutations
“The Adventure 108s”: 9 Rounds of Sun + Moon (12-pose adapted sequence) in 9 separate locations
“The Creative 108”: What’s Your 108 Challenge?
Classic Sun Salutation – Surya Namaskar
MOON SALUTATION | CHANDRA NAMASKAR
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