22/06/2026
108 sun salutations completed just after the sun had risen on the shortest day of the year.
108 earthly temptations before you can reach nirvana in Buddhism.
108 Upanishads (sacred texts).
108 mala (prayer) beads.
108 marma points in Ayurveda.
108 times the diameter of the moon is the distance between the earth and the moon.
108 times the diameter of the sun is the distance between the earth and the sun.
108, a number of significance, a number that can take you on quite the journey.
I practiced one salute for the person in front of me; the future of yoga rests in their hands.
I practiced one salute for my beloved friend, teacher and confidant across from me.
I practiced one salute for my neighbour next to me, the next generation of yogis.
I practiced one salute for someone who I love. And one salute for someone I’d like to forgive. I ended up saluting the same person.
I practiced one salute for someone I hated. Turned out I didn’t actually hate them after the salute. And I’m not sure there is someone I truly hate?
I practiced every salute with the presence of my little family nearby.
I practiced for those around me. I practiced for myself. I practiced for the space. I practiced for the love of yoga.
Thank you Emma for holding the space so beautifully and reminding us that we are stronger than what we think, together.
Looking forward to the next one already, although I’ll be resting these hamstrings for a little while!
Love,
Sarah