The summer solstice occurs on June 21, 2023, at 14:28 UTC. In the Northern Hemisphere, this solstice is the longest day of the year, with the sun at its maximum altitude when it crosses the meridian. June 21st has also been declared International Yoga Day by the United Nations in 2014 and, since 2015 has been celebrated worldwide with diverse yoga practices.
On this special day, we gathered at S.U.N.F.A.R.M. for a walking meditation on the Mindfulness Path, followed by 108 Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations). 108 = 22 * 33 is considered a sacred number in several spiritual traditions. Meditation, mindfulness and yoga practice in art and nature are positive and constructive actions to overcome the many environmental and human challenges we encounter.
Participants were immersed in the serenity of the solstice and the power of yoga. This event was open to all, from beginners to experts, and the experienced instructor, Daniela Bertol, the founder of S.U.N.F.A.R.M. guided participants to connect with their mind, body, and spirit.
S.U.N.F.A.R.M. is a unique earth art project: a phenomenological landscape, naked-eye observatory and embodiment of a mathematical theory of the universe. Situated in the Hudson Valley, this site is devoted to art and spiritual practices.