Celebrate the arrival of summer in the warmth of a community summer ceremony at Nectar Retreat Centre. The Summer Solstice marks a special time to honour the sun and receive the generosity of Mother Earth. Led by Nectars creatrix, Andrea, this gathering invites a chance to express gratitude for the season and the evolving rhythms of nature. Andrea will guide you through an all-levels Yin yoga and functional movement class designed to mirror the the longest day of the year, officially welcoming the season of light on this Summer Solstice 2024 evening. Following the gentle movement practice, immerse yourself in a meditative, healing sound bath with crystal bowls and conclude with a guided silent relaxation period and gratitude circle.
About Sound Baths
Just as a typical bath involves immersing oneself in water, a sound bath aims to envelop a person in the medium of sound. Typically featuring singing bowls made of metal or crystal, these instruments create resonant tones, similar to bells, when struck by a practitioner. Sound baths provide an immersive experience, filling the entire room and penetrating the bodies within the space with sound waves. These beneficial sound vibrations traverse the entire body; the resonance activates theta, alpha, and gamma brain waves, associated with relaxation, enhanced moods, and well-being of the mind, body, and spirit.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
An introduction and group introduction
A gentle yoga and functional movement practice, designed to harness the energy of the Summer Solstice
A 30-minute crystal bowl sound bath
Closing gratitude circle
WHAT TO BRING
Layered, comfortable clothing for the season
Journal and pen
Water bottle
One Community Altar item: plants, a crystal that reflects the season to you (Rose Quartz, Clear Quartz, Citrine), intentions, images
INVESTMENT
Sliding Scale of $30 - $65
In keeping with Nectar’s efforts to remain as accessible as realistically possible, the gathering is available at a sliding scale to reflect your systemic and economic privilege and capacity, within the range of $30-$65. The actual retail value of this offering is $50. Contributions meeting or surpassing this retail value significantly aid us in expanding accessibility to our facilities for all.
Nectar offers a full scholarship for one spot at each gathering. Please email info@nectaryoga.ca to inquire about availability. Proof of financial hardship will not be required.
NOTES:
Parking is very limited so please come early, and carpool, if possible.
Please use the washroom before you arrive on premise, as washroom facilities are not available for event attendees.
