What is Lammas?
Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh, is a traditional festival marking the beginning of the harvest season. It is a time to celebrate the first fruits of the harvest, particularly grains like wheat and barley.
Alternative Names for Lammas:
- Lughnasadh (Celtic name)
- Loaf Mass Day
Origin of Lammas
Lammas originates from ancient Celtic and Anglo-Saxon traditions. It is named after the Celtic god Lugh, who was associated with skill, craftsmanship, and the harvest. The term "Lammas" is derived from the Old English "loaf mass," signifying the first loaf of bread made from the new harvest.
When is Lammas?
Lammas is celebrated on August 1st, marking the midpoint between the Summer solstice and the Autumn Equinox.
How is Lammas Celebrated?
Lammas celebrations often include:
- Baking bread from the first grain harvest.
- Feasting on seasonal produce.
- Holding fairs and markets.
- Performing rituals to thank the gods for the harvest and ask for continued blessings.
Where is Lammas Celebrated?
Lammas is primarily celebrated in the British Isles, particularly in Ireland, Scotland, and England. It is also observed by modern Pagans and Wiccans worldwide.
Rituals for Lammas
Baking bread - baking a loaf of bread and sharing it with family and friends.
Offerings - leaving offerings of grains, fruits, and vegetables to the earth or deities.
Bonfires - lighting bonfires to honour the sun and the harvest.
Crafts - making corn dollies or wheat weavings as symbols of the harvest.
Yoga Asana for Lammas
A lovely Yoga asana for Lammas is Tree Pose (Vrksasana). This pose symbolizes growth, grounding, and stability, resonating with the themes of harvest and gratitude.
Summary
Lammas, or Lughnasadh, is an ancient festival celebrated on August 1st to mark the beginning of the harvest season.
Originating from Celtic and Anglo-Saxon traditions, it is named after the Celtic god Lugh.
Celebrations typically include baking bread, feasting, fairs, and rituals of gratitude.
It is observed in the British Isles and by modern Pagans globally.
Rituals for Lammas involve bread baking, offerings, bonfires, and crafts, while Tree Pose (Vrksasana) in Yoga embodies the festival's themes of growth and stability.
Celebrate Lammas with Yoga Borne
Let the past months settle and integrate, and welcome the coming cycle in a restful state.
Sound Healing / Sunday 4th August / 6-7pm
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Join us to ground in nature with our Yoga in the Park offerings.
Monday 6-7pm
Sunday (bi-weekly) 11:15am-12pm
Connect to the abundance of nature and it’s beauty with our outdoor swimming group. Next swim Saturday 17th August.
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Let your inner sun shine with a gorgeous Solar Plexus Workshop hosted by Black Rose Yogini.
Sunday 11th August / 1-2:30pm
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August Soulful Sunday is a Lammas Edition, and will be an hour of nourishing and nurturing movement, mindfulness and meditation with a focus on abundance and gratitude.
Sunday 11th August / 6:15-7:15pm
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Wishing you a month filled with health, wealth, and happiness!