NOV. 16 ~ Transforming Fear: A Shiva Full Moon Yoga Retreat
Schedule
Sat Nov 16 2024 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
2021 Brothers Rd, Nanaimo District, BC V9X 1R8, Canada | Nanaimo, BC
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Soon we will be entering the dark cycle, when the nights are longer than the days. This is a special time to call on Shiva, and turn inwards for reflection, transformation and empowerment. We’ve been taught to fear the darkness, but it can be a powerful, transmuting force.In the study of yoga, Shiva is the one who creates, protects and transforms the universe. He is known as the destroyer (or transformer), and he represents change in the universe. This is symbolized in the life cycle of beginnings and endings. Shiva maintains balance in this universe. He dismantles fear and lets the good grow. Shiva teaches us to embrace the inevitability of change, rather than fear it.
Change can be uncomfortable, but it is necessary for growth. Shiva reminds us that we can find strength and wisdom in the midst of it.
Shiva is also the deity of meditation, and represents inner peace. He teaches us that we can find peace within ourselves, even in the midst of chaos and turmoil.
During this retreat we will engage practices to move through and distill our challenges, and cultivate inner peace. Amid the periodic tensions of life, we will engage practices that can help us find solace, reduce anxiety, and gain clarity.
Shiva’s ability to consume poison and transform it into nectar signifies his capacity to endure hardships. We can draw strength from this, learning to face adversity with courage and faith that all challenges can be overcome.
We will learn ancient traditional practices and inquiry teachings that tune us into Shiva’s wisdom and gifts, and build a toolkit to help clear away the fear that’s getting in the way of our inner peace and our purpose. Ultimately, we will aspire to embody the Shiva that always resides within us.
Join Satya (Vedic Priestess Temple) for a full day of yogic practice, contemplation, workshop, storytelling and ceremony. Emmy Chahal (Healing with Emmy) will support us with yoga asana and pranayama (breathwork).
Dharti Mata Centre is an earthen yoga centre built according to yogic principles, located on 5.5 acres of farmland and forest on the traditional unceded territory of the Snuneymuxw and Stz’uminus peoples. (Also known as the outskirts of South Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, BC.) It is just 10 – 20 minutes from all three mainland ferry terminals. A delicious Indian lunch will be served by the Centre. All are welcome.
This is the eighth retreat in the Living Shakti Series: Bringing the Teachings of the Yogic Deities into Daily Life. Learn more about this series here.
Saturday, November 16, 2024, 10am – 5pm
Dharti Mata Centre, South Nanaimo, BC, Vancouver Island
*This is a commuter retreat with a three-course traditional Indian lunch, including chai and dessert.
***Early Bird Ends November 2nd
Reserve Your Spot Now – Spaces Limited
MORE DETAILS + REGISTRATION:
https://vedicpriestesstemple.com/full-moon-shiva-yoga-retreat-vancouver-island-bc/
WHAT RETREAT PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING:
"Warmest congratulations on a wonderful retreat filled with rich teachings, beautiful yoga and delicious food. The day just could not have been better. I appreciated the depth of planning to deliver a powerful, meaningful and memorable retreat. Sharing your unique perspective on the teachings, their meanings, and how they relate to our daily challenges personally and globally was invaluable. You are wonderful teachers."
- ELAINE H
“I appreciated everything from the variation of activities, to the lunch, to the sacred space that was created. I most appreciated it was culturally/spiritually authentic. Your knowledge, study and lineage was important to me, to attend.”
- LEILA R
"Coming together in circle was one of the most impactful things about the retreat. The time to share considerations from the carefully crafted questions and be in ritual together. I really appreciated and felt Satya’s direct lineage to the teachings she shared. The food was delicious!"
- TALI H
"Warmest thanks for a truly transformative, inspirational, and motivational experience!"
- LOIS H
"I appreciated the sacred manner and the reverence in which the retreat was held.”
- ANNE R
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Where is it happening?
2021 Brothers Rd, Nanaimo District, BC V9X 1R8, Canada, 2021 Brothers Rd, Nanaimo District, BC V9X 1R8, Canada,Nanaimo, British ColumbiaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
