Pre-Solstice Planning in Paris (and beyond!): Part III
Ideas for welcoming summer in Marseille and Avignon
The last two round-ups have been rather Paris-centric so this time around we’re shining the spotlight on two other cities that have the sun and summer solstice dialed.
If you’re only here for Paris stories, no worries — we’ve listed some capital events at the end of today’s dispatch that are focused on Panam’.
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108 Salutations au Soleil (Marseille)
with Vanessa Trevette at Shakti Shala
Celebrate the arrival of summer with a ritual of 108 sun salutations. A challenge, a dare, an experience, a meditation in movement ☀️
Friday June 21st, 2024
7h30-8h45
10€
If you’d prefer to do your 108 sun salutations near the sea, Uma Holistic Club is leading an early morning (7h-9h) session at la plage des Catalans. Info here.
108 Salutations au Soleil + Yoga Nidra (Avignon)
with Camille Roux at Studio Harmonie
(Sun)rise to the challenge of 108 sun salutations on the summer solstice. Spend an hour in mindful movement, then release into an hour of restorative Yoga Nidra.
As always, Camille invites you to come as you are with your unique abilities. Let yourself be transported by the energy of the group and simply do your best.
Saturday June 22nd, 2024
10h-12h
25€
Another wonderful address in Avignon is Le Nid which houses a fabulous concept store (CQFD), a yoga studio (Le Studio du Nid offering FREE yoga this Saturday) and a café/restaurant (Tulipe).
MORE PARIS SOLSTICE / INT’L YOGA DAY / FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUE EVENTS
Mayashala in the 11e is hosting a Solstice Yoga Fest with an entire weekend of practices led by Dr. Yogrishi Vishvketu. Individual classes are available as drop-ins, as well.
Our favorite hotel/yoga studio/flower shop/café Hoy Paris in the 9e has a programme of relaxing options this weekend: a solstice kundalini class with astrology, hypno-relaxation with sound bath, a full moon in Capricorn sound bath…
From Wednesday June 19th through Friday June 21st, Kind Yoga is offering yoga classes aboard the péniche Yogaïa moored along the Seine in the 16e. There are three Vinyasa classes per day with room for up to 25 mats. (No surprise, Tatiana’s class is wait-listed…)
Everyone’s favorite Euro shaman, Romulo Pelliza, is back at his home-away-from-home Rasa Yoga with a Friday evening solstice ceremony replete with “plasmic” gong healing and mantra.
If you’re free on Friday from 14h-16h, head over to Studio Marga in the 11e for 108 sun salutations led by Anja Winkelmann. If you’re more of an early bird on Fridays, don’t forget that Fabienne’s Yin Yang class (9h45-11h) is donation-based!