Mantra Lila with Swamini Shraddhananda Saraswati ji & Jyoti Ma Devi
Schedule
Fri Jun 07 2024 at 11:30 pm to Sat Jun 08 2024 at 01:00 am
UTC+00:00Location
The Ritual Spot + Soul Centered Wellness | Leesport, PA
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The divine play of sacred sound. Whether it is offered as a joyful expression of love, entered into as a serene experience of peace, settled upon as a bedrock for the stories of Divinity to continually rebuild themselves, Mantra is an all encompassing journey from effort to ease, from movement to stillness, and from inquiry to understanding to surrender.Understanding the multitude of approaches to mantra can be daunting. What are the rules of chanting? When do they apply?
Why are some mantra for men, women, or priests only? Does pronunciation matter? Isn't intention enough? Has it always been this way? The history and evolution of mantra are important topics, although at times confusing and contradicting. Additionally, exploring the difference between devotion and appropriation can be an intimidating and humbling endeavor.
Put your worries to rest. In this program students learn by way of inquiry, practice, and receptivity. Hold in your hands the sacred lotus of sound and empower yourself to know and express Her wisdom, Her play, and Her peace.
This program is ideal for:
- teachers looking to incorporate more mantra and storytelling into their classes
- students seeking deeper understanding
- activists searching for ways to teach about the appropriation of yoga and mantra that are both purposeful and engaging
- instructors exploring the use of storytelling in their teaching
- anyone whose heart is called to further exploration of Sanatana Dharma, the Eternal Truth, as that Truth is expressed through sacred sound.
Fee: By donation
Swamini Shraddhananda Saraswati ji is the founder and primary spiritual teacher of Kula Kamala Foundation, a 501c3 public charity. She holds an M.A. and PhD in Anthropology and took her sannyasin vows on the banks of the Holy Mother Ganges River with her guru Swami Adhyatmananda Ji in 2019.
With thousands of hours of advanced study in Spirituality, Yoga, Yoga Psychology, Positive Psychology, and Vedic Counseling, SwaminiJi has been honored to serve a diverse array of individuals and communities. An educator, a leader, and a spiritual figure, she has provided spiritual programming at a variety of universities, conferences, and yoga studios globally. Some of Swaminiji's early work included her authoring two hospital based Yoga Therapy programs. She is the author of several books, including her latest book of poetry, 30 Days.
Jyoti Ma Devi (Susan Kiskis) is an author, 500 hour RYT yoga teacher, and kirtan wallah. She holds an M.A. in Global Health and runs an international planetary health program. She is a student of her guru, Swamini Shraddhananda Saraswati. Jyoti Ma Devi travels the globe sharing her passion for yoga's roots and sharing her love of bhakti yoga. She offers kirtan internationally, is a member of the kirtan band, The Mas and The Babas, and facilitates Community Kirtan programs in her home state of Pennsylvania.
Her books include Born Fire Dragon, released in 2014, Let Me Carry You Home, released in 2018, and photography book From India with Love: Rishikesh in 2020. She has hosted podcasts, Church of Love and ZenUp, as well was a co-host of web series, Soul Sessions.
More information: Learn more about Swaminiji and Kula Kamala Foundation and Yoga Ashram at https://kulakamalafoundation.org/
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Where is it happening?
The Ritual Spot + Soul Centered Wellness, 2619 Leisczs Bridge Rd, Leesport, PA 19533-9437, United States,Muhlenberg, PennsylvaniaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
