by Samantha on January 22, 2012
A newcomer to class, observing a Shakti Yoga Dance for the first time, told me he was surprised at how strongly it affected him. He asked how I chose to put them together, why connect those particular Asanas? Surprised by the question I had to question, how do these dances grow out of the mat? [...]
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consecrated with love,
honoring Self,
or- a nap,
ritual,
sacred,
Shakti Yoga Dances
by Samantha on June 10, 2010
To expand daily life and make it more livable, I vote for ritual, instead of chores. Or, chores as loving ritual. I vote for celebration instead of speed and mayhem, or… celebration of speed. Being caught in the crosshairs of too many chores and too little time is the crazy-making struggle. In olde days, ritual [...]
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Brahma Mutra,
ceremony,
chores,
Gemini,
layers of psyche,
Mercury,
Pitta,
Practicing,
ritual,
sacred time,
simple regimes,
Sun Salutations,
Vata