Awaken Your Summer Radiance

Awaken Your Summer Radiance

The Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year, when the sun reaches its peak, bathing the Earth in warmth, vitality, and light. It’s a celebration of expansion, radiance, and the fire element within each of us. In Ayurveda this Summer is dominated by Pitta (fire) Dosha.

Just as the sun stands at its peak, this is your invitation to stand fully in your light -  to awaken your energy, honour your passions, and celebrate your power.

To guide you in this, I’ve created a Yoga Nidra meditation and a fire ritual that together offer a sacred space to rest, ignite, and embody the solar energy of the solstice.

The Fire Element

The fire element is about transformation, activation, confidence, and vitality. In your body, it lives in the solar plexus -  your energetic centre of willpower, self-esteem, and life force.

At the Solstice, the fire element is at its fullest. And when used with intention, it can help you:

  • Ignite your creativity

  • Step boldly into your purpose

  • Burn away self-doubt

  • Reclaim your energy and joy

Yoga Nidra for the Summer Solstice: Ignite Your Inner Radiance

This 10-minute meditation invites you into the sacred fire circle of your imagination -  where you stand in the warmth of your own power and remember: you are the sun.

You’ll be guided through:

✨ A golden sunrise body scan
✨ A visualisation of stepping into your fire circle
✨ Solar plexus breath activation
✨ Empowering affirmations like:

  • “I am radiant. I am vibrant. I am full of light.”

  • “I allow my energy to expand freely, fearlessly.”

This meditation is not just a rest -  it’s a reawakening. A spark. A sacred return to your solar self.

 Summer Solstice Fire Ritual

You’ll Need:

  • A candle (gold, yellow, or white)

  • A piece of paper and pen

  • A small bowl for burning (or safely tear and discard paper)

  • Optional: Sunflower petals, cinnamon stick, or fire-safe herbs

Steps:

  1. Set Your Space
    Light your candle. Sit comfortably with your paper and pen.
    Take a few deep breaths.

  2. Write What You’re Ready to Release
    List out the beliefs, fears, or energies that dim your light:

    • “I’m not good enough.”

    • “I doubt my body's ability to heal”

    • “I'm afraid I will never get pregnant”

  3. Write What You’re Ready to Claim
    On a new paper or on the back, write your radiant truths:

    • “I am bold.”

    • “I am worthy of everything I desire.”

    • “I am fertile”

  4. Burn or Release
    Carefully burn the first list (or rip and discard it) -  letting go with a full exhale.
    As the flame burns, say “I release you now.”

  5. Seal with Intention
    Hold your second list to your heart. Speak it aloud. Feel your inner sun awaken.
    Blow out the candle with this affirmation I am radiant. I allow myself to shine.

Journaling Prompts for the Summer Solstice

After your meditation or ritual, reflect on these prompts to deepen the solar embodiment:

  1. What parts of me have I been hiding that are ready to shine?

  2. What ignites my soul — and how can I do more of it?

  3. Where do I need to claim space more boldly in my life?

  4. What does “radiance” feel like in my body, and how can I nurture it?

The Summer Solstice is a sacred mirror. It reflects your capacity to radiate, to love, to lead, and to light up the world simply by being fully yourself.

This season, step into your fire.
Shine without apology.
Let your light be a blessing — to yourself, and to the world.

You are radiant. You are ready. You are the sun.

If you want to learn how to cool down Pitta Dosha this Summer, check out this blog here.