Dakṣiṇāyana
Summer Solstice
June 21st, 2027
The Summer Solstice is a celebration of life at its fullest. On the longest day of the year, the forests are lush, the gardens are growing, and the abundance set in motion through spring is everywhere around us. It is a day to celebrate vitality, beauty, and the extraordinary fullness of being alive.
At the heart of this gathering is Prāṇāyāma—the Yogic science of cultivating and directing Prāṇa. Through focused instruction and practice, guests learn how the breath can influence energy, attention, and the state of the body and mind, offering a direct experience of the vital force Yoga understands to animate all life.
Throughout the day, practice, sacred ceremony, seasonal food, flowers, fire, and celebration bring that teaching into living form. At the height of the solar year, we gather not only to understand vitality, but to experience and celebrate it.
Main Event · Monday, June 21
Celebration begins the evening of the 20th!
Time · 9am – 9pm
Join us for the day, or extend your stay with an overnight before or after the celebration.
Donation
Full Day · $108
Half Day · $54
Full Day + Overnight · $180
Meals
Celebratory meals are included.
See schedule below for details.
Overnight Stay
Stay with us in one of our guest accommodations.
Questions
Text or call Jaya at 207-578-8227
YOGIC TEACHING
The Power of Prāṇa
At the height of summer, the natural world offers a vivid expression of vitality, growth, and abundance. Explore the Yogic understanding of Prāṇa—the life force animating the body and all living things—and how Yoga teaches us not simply to have more energy, but to cultivate, direct, and use it well.
YOGIC PRACTICE
Traditional Sūrya Namaskār
Learn the traditional practice of Sūrya Namaskār through breath, and movement coordinated as a single discipline. More than physical exercise, the practice awakens the body, regulates the breath, focuses the mind, and cultivates Prāṇa—making the Summer Solstice a powerful time to experience why Yogis have practiced in relationship with the sun for centuries.
SEASONAL PRACTICE
Solar Gazing & Meditation
Gather on a secluded hilltop overlooking the western mountains as the longest day draws to a close. Through safe observation of the setting sun followed by meditation, experience the Solstice as a living threshold—the height of light and the moment its great turning begins.
Schedule
9:00 AM · Traditional Sūrya Namaskār — Learn the traditional practice through breath, and coordinated movement, awakening the body and cultivating Prāṇa at the height of the solar year.
10:00 AM · Juice, Smoothies & Welcome — Gather over fresh juice and smoothies for an introduction to the Ashram and the significance of the Summer Solstice.
10:45 AM · Guided Pradakṣiṇā Walking Meditation — Walk the Ashram’s sacred circuit through the lush summer forest, moving among the shrines in contemplation and silence.
12:00 PM · Celebratory Vegan Feast — Enjoy a vibrant plant-based feast celebrating the extraordinary abundance of the summer season.
12:45 PM · Sevā — Tending the Land — Spend the early afternoon working together outdoors, caring for the gardens and grounds at the height of their growing season.
2:30 PM · The Power of Prāṇa — Explore the Yogic understanding of Prāṇa—the life force animating the body and the living world—and how it can be cultivated, conserved, and consciously directed.
3:30 PM · Summer in the Mountains — Step into the surrounding forest for a guided exploration of the plants, waters, and living landscape flourishing around the Ashram at the height of the season.
5:00 PM · Celebratory Vegan Feast — Gather for an abundant evening meal as the long Solstice afternoon begins its gradual movement toward dusk.
6:30 PM · Solstice Yajña — Gather around the sacred fire for mantra and offering, honoring the sun, the life it sustains, and the fullness of the season.
8:00 PM · Solar Gazing & Sunset Meditation — Journey to a secluded hilltop overlooking the western mountains. Through safe observation of the setting sun followed by meditation, experience the longest day of the year as it finally gives way to night.
Details
Location
Sat Manav Yoga Ashram
243 Greenwood Brook Rd
Industry, ME 04938
Please plan to arrive 15–20 minutes before your first scheduled activity. Parking is available on site. Cell service can be limited as you approach the Ashram, so we recommend loading directions before your arrival.
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing for Yoga and meditation, yoga mat, meditation cushion, warm layers appropriate to the season, walking shoes, a water bottle, and a bathing suit, towel, change of clothes and flashlight for the sauna.
Outdoor events throughout. Please see our 7 day weather forecast here so you can plan accordingly.
Preparing for Your Visit
Sat Manav is a scent-free Ashram. Please arrive without perfume, cologne, essential oils, scented lotions, or other fragranced personal products. Guests are encouraged to dress simply and comfortably in clothing appropriate for practice, ceremony, and time outdoors.
Meals & Dietary Needs
All meals served during the observance are plant-based and included with attendance. Meals are shared in silence as part of the practice. If you have food allergies or dietary needs, please let us know when registering.
Join Us for the Summer Solstice!
Spend the day with us in practice, ceremony, meditation, and celebration. Choose a full-day or half-day visit, with an overnight stay available for those who wish to extend their time at the Ashram.
Full Day · $108 | Half Day · $54 | Full Day + Overnight · $180
Questions? Text or call Jaya at 207-578-8227.