A Yogi Grows In Brooklyn

Zen Koan: “The sun in the sky shines everywhere. Why does a cloud obscure it?”

June 21st marks the summer solstice, the day with the greatest amount of daylight, the longest day of the year and the official arrival of the summer season.

We held a lovely outdoor Solstice eve pool dec class and although the sun wasn’t visible to the eye for our outdoor festivities, the signs of summer (scents, sounds, air quality) were ever present in the outdoor practice. We even got a few sprinkles of rain, which we embraced.

Whether you have sun on your solstice or not, connect with the knowledge that the sun is present and shining on you. Enjoy and embrace the arrival of the season, be present in each moment, and salute your sun!

Happy solstice, Happy International yoga day, and happy father’s day!

Om bhanave namah.

Peace.