Ayurveda • Somatic Yoga • Contact
Sunrise Meditation on Mount Royal
“Arising from the surrounding darkness, seeing the higher light, we have reached the Divine Sun, the supreme light.”
— Rigveda I.50.10
The time when night transitions into day is considered to be an ideal time for meditative practices. This transformative time, known in Sanskrit as ‘sandhi’ meaning junction or joint, is also reflected inward. Contemplative practice at this time transforms and awakens awareness. The light of the sun is a powerful symbol of our own inner light that begins to shine through during a practice.
Start the day with this meditative walk up Mont Royal to take in the sunrise. Observe the change from night to day as well as the progression of the season.
Fall 2024 Dates:
Sunday October 6th
Sunday October 20th (sunrise at 7:18)
November 3rd (*Daylight Savings - note time change - sunrise at 6:37)
November 17th (Sunrise at 6:57)
Meeting Time: 6:15am
Meeting Location: Staircase that connects Du Musee to Av. Des Pins. See Map
Email info@pathayoga.com to receive a confirmation the Friday before as the walk might be cancelled due to bad weather.
Gayatri Mantra
Aum Bhuh Bhuvah Svaha
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
Dhiyo Yo nah Prachodayat
“Earth, atmosphere, heavens. We meditate on the sacred light of the effulgent [radiant] source. Let that inspire our thoughts.”
— Rigveda I0.16.3
Translation from Vyaas Houston, American Sanskrit Institute