Date: June 21, 2018
Time: promptly at 6:00 am, arrive early to begin on time

In the northern hemisphere, June 21 marks the transition from the short days of winter to the bright, long days of summer. Derived from two Latin words, sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still), the word solstice actually means “sun standing still.” A solstice occurs twice each year, when the movement of the sun’s path (as seen from Earth) comes to a stop before it reverses direction.

Many of the practices of yoga revolve around the sun, including, of course, Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar). This “saluting the sun” is about bowing to and taking in the fiery solar energy of the sun to wake up, get energized, and start the day. Various options for sun salutations will be demonstrated (including salutations done with a chair) so this is a practice that anyone can participate in! Bring a yoga mat or towel and join us at sunrise at the Mound City Group Visitor Center.

Things to remember:
Starts promptly at 6:00am
Bring your own water
Bring your own mat or blanket
Class will last about an hour
Class is FREE to visitors

No reservations required. For more information, please call Hopewell Culture National Historical Park at (740) 774-1126.