The Sacred Summer Solstice 🌄 An overview of Litha history, spirituality, mythology, traditions | Wheel of the Year Wisdom ✨🌿🌞 Welcome! This little overview video is bursting with summer solstice info. This is sort of a "Five Things to Know about the Summer Solstice" video (but it's really four things plus some beautiful affirmations haha). If you’re interested in Litha history, mythology, spirituality, and traditions from around the world, this one is for you!
Don't forget to stick around until the end of the video for some sweet Summer Solstice AFFIRMATIONS to make your season a bit more magical. The summer speaks to my soul… so I hope these words speak to yours! Lots of you have been asking for affirmations. Thank you for the inspiration! 🌿
I am still new to making these informational videos so please bear with me as I perfect the process of researching and producing these. ✨
Thanks for being here and for all of your support! A special thank-you to all my new channel members. I am truly honored. Happy Solstice, all! -Alison
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🌞 SUMMER SOLSTICE YOGA • SUMMER SOLSTICE YOGA 🌞...
COMMENT!
How do you celebrate the solstice? Does your town, family or group of pals welcome summer in a special way? What are you most excited about for this summer?
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SUMMER SOLSTICE READING RECOMMENDATIONS
The Summer Solstice: Celebrating the Journey of the Sun from May Day to Harvest by John Matthews is an exploration of ancient traditions and rituals honoring the sun's transformative power, encompassing the Wheel of the Year: amzn.to/3piK55v
The Goddess Celebrates: An Anthology of Women's Rituals by Diane Stein is a powerful collection that illuminates the diverse and sacred practices of women, offering a profound celebration of their connection to the divine feminine across cultures and generations. amzn.to/3qOZAmi
The Spiral Dance: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess by Starhawk is a transformative guide that weaves together mythology, ritual, and practical wisdom, inspiring readers to embrace the spiritual path of the Great Goddess and engage in meaningful activism for a more harmonious and sustainable world. amzn.to/3qRQMfp
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer - Kimmerer explores indigenous wisdom and science through personal stories and observations of the natural world: amzn.to/3BZWdv2
Yoga Through the Year: A Seasonal Approach to Your Practice by Jilly Shipway - Find balance in your yoga practice and your life by connecting with nature and the cycle of the seasons. Yoga Through the Year reimagines yoga as a way to unite complimentary opposites―heaven and earth, sun and moon, male and female. amzn.to/3IOA7Q6
The Spell of the Sensuous by David Abram* - explores the relationship between humans and the natural world, drawing on phenomenology and indigenous traditions. amzn.to/3oFtRmU
The Earth Path: Grounding Your Spirit in the Rhythms of Nature by Starhawk - This book explores the connection between spirituality and nature, guiding readers to deepen their relationship with the Earth through rituals, meditations, and ecological awareness. Especially relatable if you live on the West Coast, USA. amzn.to/3oDmLiE
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CHAPTERS
00:00 intro
01:12 what's in a name?
02:56 a brief history
06:21 solstice themes, the story of litha
08:35 solstice traditions
10:37 conclusion
11:30 summer affirmations + outro
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ABOUT ME
Hey! I'm Alison. I’m a yoga teacher, mom, and creator. My yoga practice has become a tool to help me move more mindfully through life and its seasons. My channel is filled with yoga inspired by the phases of the moon, the Wheel of the Year, and more. Enjoy your stay!
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