Studio 54 Equinox Sun Salutation Event

Ardhanarishvara (1)

TUESDAY, MARCH 21ST, 2023

Equinox. D and N, like Yin and Yang. It is when day and night are equal, or the cosmic forces.

It is a portal inviting equanimity of being, a chance for us to experience a sense of profound balance.

According to EarthSky, the word equinox comes from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night). The Aries Equinox is even considered the Astrological New Year. In the yogic tradition, it is the best chance, "of transcending the limitations of one's physical longings and the lustful compulsions within the human body" (2). This includes transcending the "fundamental prejudice" which is over-idenitifcation with one aspect of our dual nature (masculine or feminine).

The number 108 and it's fractions have great spiritual meaning in the yogic culture. As this event is in honor of half day and night, the name and challenge are inspired by half of 108; which is 54.

Thus...

So, let’s welcome in the Equinox with intention, salutations, and dance 🤩

• Studio 54 is the event name.
• This is a donation based event.
• The location is at JIVANA SHALA (text for directions)
• This is a 54 Sun Salutation challenge and mediation integration.
• We are changing format from last year's all day drop-in event.  This year the hours will be 3:30pm-5:30pm and will be structured as a workshop including:
  • Goddess Puja
  • Intention Setting
  • Satsang: summary of the significance of the Sun Salutation (per the Egyptian system)
  • 54 salutation challenge
  • Cool down, integration meditation
  • Suggested donation 5 mil students and locals/ 10 mil travelers (no one will be turned away)

What else you need to know:

• 🌞  The satsang will finish with an embodiment practice and tips on how to "find your flow" during the challenge as once the sequence is taught, it will be self-flow till scheduled  integration period. 

• For the Sun Salutations and disco dance, we are showing up to try for 54! Let's "Play for Real".  Approximately 1 hour is allotted to finishing the 54 salutations at our own pace.
• Modifications are ok.
• Taking breaks is ok. Unless you are showing up only to dance to this disco-inspired playlist and root others on (also great), we challenge you to show up for yourself and finish the challenge.

• 5-5:30 💧 Cool down yin-style suggested asanas, meditation, and circle closing.

What to bring:

• Water
• Smiles
• Joy
• Intention
• Land offerings
• A piece of fruit. 🍊 

DM for questions. Playlist is already in the works. See you on the Shala floor!

This year and year's going forward. Studio 54 is part of SHERO FEST.

#SheroFest

Articles:

1. Ardhanarishvara by Vedic Sources
2. The Significane of the Equinox by Sadguru