Welcoming into Summer Solstice

Written by: Amy Lo, Somatic Practitioner

The 20th of June marked the official beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere: 

​Summer Solstice along with a Full Moon. May we welcome ourselves into the new shift of season. Connecting with the energy of the sun and harnessing its power for personal growth and transformation. 

It marked a new beginning, as the longest day of the year (the longest day and shortest night of the year), to celebrate this day as a time of renewal, abundance, manifestation, and setting intentions for the months ahead. 

With the change of the season, the power of the full moon deeply affects us on all kinds of levels. 

How do we pay attention and take care of our emotional health?

How do we utilize the elements to help us transition through this shift of this season?

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Why it is important to have a practice to check in with our body. Why would people want to move around this time.

There is a surge of charged energy around the full moon period, our bodies are going through strong energetic pulls. To move this energy that has been pulling at us, within ourselves, it’s essential to help our bodies to adjust and learn to flow with the cycles of the moon. To incorporate stillness and movements that are inviting and open instead of harsh and forceful.

When we start to develop a regular practice of connecting with our bodies in an intentional and spiritual way, our bodies learn to relax and get out of fight/flight, survival state. Similar to the ways we cultivate a relaxing and soft environment for our babies or kids to fall asleep, we must respect and take care of our bodies with the same intention and care. 

Do you want to move so your body can let go, or do you want to move so your body can feel energized? Set the intention and environment, and your body will arrive. May it be a few minutes or 10, 20, or 30 minutes, however long you can get it. How this may look like:

• Actively create an environment that helps our body relax and let go
• Simple acts, such as laying on the ground, being still, or moving in a smooth way, noticing the sensations of the body, and feeling the elements around yourself
• Taking a bath/shower or walking in the ocean feeling the sensation of water on your skin
• Inviting soft gentle touch to our skin or continuous slow smooth movements of our bodies - this can be done anywhere, standing or lying down
• Mindful walking, noticing the weight of your steps
• Gentle bouncing, shaking, rocking or swaying of the body, in different directions

Another note to share, as we have continuously worked hard from all the seasons, please remember to give grace to ourselves. To appreciate and acknowledge ourselves.. To reflect and see how far along we have come. To give ourselves compassion and recognize that we have done amazing work and progress. A little self appreciation and acknowledgement goes a long way. Keep encouraging and speak positive truths to yourself, your body is always listening to your words. Some phrases we can say to ourselves:
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• I appreciate and notice you
• You are doing so well
• You have worked hard
• Keep going, I see you, I hear you
• I see your progress
• I am proud of you

May you see all the beauties and strengths that you possess, powerful beings. We will share a flow every 3rd Tuesday of the month, if you find a calling and would like to practice together, please come join me on the floor by RSVP below.    selfcarebooking.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=62853065

With Metta,
Amy Lo, Somatic Practitioner