Restorative Yoga Immersion - An Exploration of AUM
Schedule
Sun Apr 13 2025 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC+10:00Location
96a Camp St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia | Katoomba , NS
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The next Restorative Immersion is dedicated to the contemplation of OM, otherwise known as AUM - the most common mantra and opening sound for all others...We may chant it
We may know the symbol
But it is not so common to have an opportunity to really steep in its layered meaning, its vibrational effect, its cosmic metaphor which unfolds in our existence moment to moment...
It feels important to make deep contact with the original sound itself.
The intention of this Immersion is to let us steep in the experience of AUM through embodied and restorative practice.
AUM
AUM (sounded OM) is known as the primordial sound of creation in Vedic cosmology. Within AUM we find 4 "sounds" which pertain to different aspects of existence and consciousness:
A - The beginning of the Universe
U - The maintenance of the Universe
M - The end/transformation/destruction of the Universe
Silence - Pure consciousness
This describes just one layer of this multi-layered mantra and its origins.
We will be exploring its multi-layered meanings and their presence in our existence during this Immersion.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Connect to the cosmology of AUM
Connect to AUM as a Sanskrit symbol
Connect to AUM through chanting
Connect the syllables of AUM to the breath cycle (A / inhale, U / full-pause, M / exhale, Silence / empty-pause)
Move through 4 x restorative yoga poses suited to intuitive contemplation of AUM's layered meaning
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RESTORATIVE YOGA
Poses involve the supportive use of props, prioritizing comfort and accessibility and the length of time that poses are held, often 10 to 15 minutes.
This gives the practitioner time to slow down and relax at a deeper physical and emotional level, facilitating the organic emergence of insight, emotional processing and physical release. A bridge inwards is created through the a variety of tools and techniques from class to class, including:
Yogic and tantric philosophy
Meditation
Mantra
Yantra
Visualization
Drishti
Breath awareness and pranayama
Music
Non-intrusive, invitational guidance
Personalized support/adjustments to enhance your comfort in each pose
All props are provided, including blankets, blocks, mats, bolsters and eye-bags. If you have special props you'd like to bring, feel free. There will time at the end for an optional share and some tea and treats.
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WHO WILL BENEFIT?
Those experiencing anxiety, stress, loss or recovery
Beginners to yoga who want to be introduced to poses slowly
Yoga practitioners who want to deepen or advance their practice
Anyone wanting to connect with themselves and support their body
Spiritual seekers
Wellness enthusiasts
Couples, families and friends seeking quality time and new experiences
My prayer for this class is to milk and savor a delicious blend of restorative poses, focusing on optimum alignment and support for each student, so that they can make contact with new levels of relaxation within themselves 🙏 This will manifest uniquely for everyone but can be expected to occur as new spaciousness and renewal at the physical and mental layers. I find that there is also great medicine also when gathering to rest and self-connect in community.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
I am so looking forward to holding space for you this year xoxox
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Where is it happening?
96a Camp St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia, 96 Camp St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia,Katoomba, New South Wales, KatoombaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
