Spring Equinox 108 Sun Salutations

During an equinox, the day and night are equal lengths. The Spring Equinox represents a time of rebirth and new beginnings, making it a great time to detoxify the body. As nature begins to bloom all around us, spring is a time of renewed energy. 108 sun salutations has long been an ancient ritual reserved to celebrate and welcome in the change of seasons.. The number 108 is sacred and significant in many ways, appearing in many disciplines from astronomy to yoga:

• The number 108 appears in ancient, sacred texts. For example, there are 108 Upanishads and 108 Tantras

• In numerology, 108 equals 9, which symbolizes universal love, eternity and awakening

• In Ayurveda, there are 108 sacred points on the body

• In astronomy, the distance between the Sun and Earth is roughly 108 times the Sun’s diameter

• Mala bead necklaces have 108 beads, which are used to count during meditation