Summer Solstice Pose - Sundial

Jun 12

Sundial Pose

Surya Yantrasana with Urdhva Drishti

Surya translates from Sanskrit to mean sun, and Surya is the name of the Sun god in Hinduism. Surya brings light and warmth to earth. Without Surya, the sun, we would not have any life form. Surya is the son of Kasyapa (a Vedic sage) and Aditi (goddess of Infinite Heavens).

Surya is often seen riding a chariot which is pulled by seven horses or by one horse with seven heads. Seven represents the colors of light and the seven chakras. Since early times yogis have worshipped the sun through mantras and sun salutations. Lord Surya, the sun god, represents courage, vitality, and good health. Surya is often referred to as the “creator of life” and the spiritual center of our world.

One of the better-known stories about Surya is that he was married to Sanjana (or sometimes called Saranya). Sanjana could not handle the brightness of Surya so she created her shadow, Chaya, to be with Surya. Sanjana left her home and later became a mare. Surya transformed into a stallion himself and they had several children in the form of a horse figure. The twin horsemen, the Ashvins, are gods of health and healing.

“I am grateful to surya, the sun, for bringing life and warmth to the earth. Because of surya, I am blessed with courage, vitality, and health.” ~ Larissa

MY INNER LIGHT IS VIBRANT, LUMINOUS, and ALIVE!

Larissa Rzemienski

Larissa Rzemienski began her yoga journey to heal following the loss of her spouse at a young age. As she dove deeper into her yoga practice, she decided to embark on the journey to become a certified yoga teacher. In 2015 she completed her 200-hour teacher training through LifePower in Tempe, Arizona. In 2019, she completed her 300-hour teacher training through Urban Yoga in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition, Larissa has certifications in Yoga Nidra, Yin Yoga, Meditation, Restorative Yoga, and as a Sound Practitioner. Larissa has also led several yoga teacher training programs for 200 and 300 hour students.

Larissa creates yoga offerings, yoga sequences, and classes that are unique and specialized for all her clients. She weaves in creativity through all her classes and loves learning more about yoga philosophy and yoga sutras. Larissa has served as the local lululemon store ambassador for the past several years and has offered large community events and in-store events for the lululemon community.

Outside of teaching yoga, Larissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified School Guidance Counselor for Grades K-12. She is a telehealth counselor and teaches college courses in counseling and mental health. Larissa has a Master of Counseling degree, M.B.A. in Marketing, and Ed.S. in Leadership.

Larissa also serves as a Wish Granter for Make a Wish Arizona.