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INTENTION

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Our intention is to share the teachings and practices of the

Śakta Tradition of Tantric Yoga in a way which

touches your heart and transforms your life.

 

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Tantra, Yoga and Sankhya philosophy are the sources of wisdom and techniques at the heart of Śakti sādhanā.  They are as practical as they are profound. The general intent is to ensure that you are forever connected to the inherent sacredness of life and to elevate your relationship to your life and your Self. The combined wisdom of Tantra, Yoga and Sankhya sheds light on everything, from the most practical and worldly, to the most subtle and sublime. In order to fully understand and experience the scope and ultimate promise of Yoga, we draw from the wisdom of Tantra - perhaps the most life-affirming and all-inclusive spiritual system ever developed, and the light of a living tradition.

 

Śakti sādhanā is a deep exploration of your Self through the lens of the ancient wisdom bodies of Yoga, Tantra and Sankhya. This 10-month 200-hour training will introduce you to their vast and glorious world view and grant you a transformative experience through the teachings and techniques.

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Rooted in the Śakta Tradition, as passed down by the Himalayan Masters, Śakti sādhanā draws from ancient wisdom to create a holistic approach to modern practice and life. It is designed as both a means for developing your personal practice and as a training to foster ethical, empowered, impactful yoga teachers.

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WHAT MAKES Śakti sādhanā UNIQUE?

 

Every module of Śakti sādhanā is mindfully crafted for an immersive experience

combined with practical, effective teaching methodology. The modules are woven

together in a wise progression to deliver knowledge, appreciation, and direct experience

of the teachings, the techniques and the Tradition.

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The Training

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MODULE ONE : WHAT IS YOGA? 

Let's explore the historical context of yoga through the Vedas and Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. What is yoga, precisely? How does it look in theory and in practice? How can we embrace it as a lifestyle, rather than merely exercise on a mat? In this module you will also be introduce to the Himalayan Tradition and what it means to study under the guidance and support of a living lineage.

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MODULE TWO : WISE PROGRESSION

How can we maximize the various components of a complete Tantric Yoga practice (postures, breath, relaxation, meditation + more) for the most impactful practice? In this module we will learn more about each of these various components and discover wise ways to select and sequence them in order to create a truly transformative experience for our students and ourselves.

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MODULE THREE : YOUR SUBTLE BODY

We are more than flesh and bone. Tantric Yoga gives us tools for understanding, uncovering, and utilizing our subtle nature to help us maximize our practice, and our experience of being human. In this module we will explore the koshas (layers of the self), the nadis (energy channels), chakras (energy centers), our pranic field, and more. We will also play with effective ways to weave subtle body techniques into the complete practice.

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MODULE FOUR : HARNESSING PRANA

What is the nature of the life force known as Prana? How do we develop sensitivity to it, Increase our access to it, and work with it to expand capacity for growth and evolution? One of my favorite modules, this is where the magic begins, taking the practice from one of a purely physical experience to one in which we can sense that we are not, and never have been, alone.

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MODULE FIVE : TANTRIC MEDITATION

Meditation is the pinnacle of the complete Tantric Yoga practice. Why? How can we develop a meaningful meditation experience which nurtures and nourishes us and makes us eager to come back for more?

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MODULE SIX : UNDERSTANDING ANATOMY

This module is an examination of the major bones, muscles + joints involved in the asana practice, as well as an understanding of the nervous system and how we can access it through the body, the breath, and our mind's power of concentration. We will discuss the difference between the form and the function of the various categories of yoga postures, how to optimize safety by offering modifications appropriate for a wide range of students.

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MODULE SEVEN : AYURVEDA + SELF CARE

Ayurveda is the sister science of Yoga. Where Yoga is primarily oriented toward spiritual endeavors, Ayurveda is oriented toward health through balance of the various bodies. In this module we will explore a selection of approaches to maintaining this balance such as diet, self-care, prescriptive approaches to asana, pranayama and meditation, and more.

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MODULE EIGHT : THE BEAUTY OF TANTRA

Tantra is an ancient body of wisdom, a worldview, and a system of techniques which help us to maximize our experience of being human. Embracing the truth that all of creation is sacred, Tantra is that which moves us toward an embodied experience of this truth by helping us manage our energy, accelerating our progress, touching our hearts, and protecting us along every step of the path.

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MODULE NINE : LIVING DHARMA

Dharma is one of our soul's four primary desires. It is the desire to fulfill your unique desire. In this module we will begin to discover what this purpose is, what may be standing in your way of fulfilling it, and how to overcome those obstacles. This Tantric approach to self-discovery has the potential to be truly life changing.

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MODULE TEN : BHAKTI & MANTRA

As we discovered in Module One, Yoga is so much more than a physical practice. It is a spiritual path. In this module we will entertain one of the most elusive elements of Yoga, Ishvara Pranidhana - trustful surrender. We will also enjoy the bliss inducing practice of Bhakti, and the swiftest path to samadhi (enlightenment), Mantra Sadhana.