JAI HANUMĀN!
pavantanaya sankata harana mangala mūrati rūpa।
rāma lakhan sītā sahita hridaya basahu sura bhūpa॥
Oh Son of the Wind (Vāyu), principal of all movement and life, remover of adversities, one with an auspicious form, and the chief among all Devas (divine beings), may you reside in our hearts along with Rāma, Lakshmān and Sitā: Please let us always remember the spirit of service and devotion that inspires and supports the presence of the union of the deep feminine with the solar masculine in each or our beings. . . . Let us act from this place of intelligent and courageous devotion to the spirit of Life Herself in All Beings!
(Hanumān Chaslisa - Final Doha - with an interpretation from Umā -
full story of my connection to Hanumān in Patreon Page!)
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Loving Greetings to you dear Yoni Shakti Yoginis!
Full Moon Blessings to you dear Souls,
Today is the celebration of Hanumān Jayanti - the anniversary of the birth of Hanumān. . . All of India and throughout the Hindu diaspora, millions of people will be chanting multiple recitations of the Hanumān Chalisa. In my own small way I shall contribute to this by chanting these words too .. . .
What does this mean to me, and what relevance does this Hindu devotional practice have to the work we do for the support and upliftment of the Deep Feminine?
MEETING HANUMĀN: WELCOMING SUPPORT
I first heard the Hanumān Chālisa being sung in India in 1997 and something immediately lifted my heart, and I began to learn the words. I had a kind of urgency with it - I could feel the huge power in these words in the Awadhi dialect of Hindi and I wanted to be connected to the protective and nourishing strength of these verses. Still today, I usually sing the Chālisa every day. And today I shall make a special opportunity to sing more!
I see this as a time to celebrate the strength and support that comes when we welcome the spirit of service into our lives. For Hanumān is the embodiment of service, deep intelligence, courage and power all put in devotion to Life Herself. And this work of Yoni Shakti is above all In Service to the protection, elucidation and celebration of the power of the Deep Feminine in every woman and girl, and amongst all who identify with, and seek to support and protect the Feminine in our world.
One way to understand Hanumān, the son of the wind, is to see him as the power of life to uplift and reunite us with our true nature - to see that his rescue of Sitā to bring her to Rām is a the energy of kundalini travelling through us to reunite our earthy, rooted nature in connection to our divine insights and guidance at at crown chakra - this is the journey of Hanuman and we need daily to remind ourselves that we have the power, intelligence and resilience to make this journey even when it feels impossible (like now!).
Hanumuan is also seen to be in the spirit of service to Mā - the great goddess, he brings her to places she cannot easily reach alone - And so to me, I see him also a 'team spirit' when we pull together we remind each other of our collective strength and brilliance -
YOGA NIDRA for WOMXN
And this is the very feeling I am having as I prepare the schedule for our very first Womxn only Total Yoga Nidra teacher and facilitator training course online. So many wise and powerful sisters have contributed their work to this extraordinary course.
And so as I give thanks and praise to Hanumān today I give thanks and praise to all who support this work we do together in our Team Shakti and in this course - to Sivani Mata-Francis, and Cecilia Allon, to Virginia Compton and to Lisa White, to Jessica Healy, to Yoli Maya Yeh, to Jill Watson and to Tiffany Mitchenor and Olga Chwa and to all who stand in defence, protection and nurture of the power of the Deep Feminine.
THANK YOU !
JOIN US!
If you have been thinking to train in sharing yoga nidra and you specifically want to share Total Yoga Nidra in support of women's health then this could be the course you are looking for!
There is also the upcoming Total Yoni Shakti Well Woman Online course supported by a team of fabulous shaktis.
The prerequisite for this is the Yoni Shakti Immersion course which continues to support learning and deepening into the work through monthly circles of deep listening and sharing.
A YEAR AGO TODAY
Around this time last year we launched the Yoni Shakti: The Movement Campaign to eradicate the abuse of women in yoga and today we are heading close to meeting our goal of 1008 signed supporters - more on the campaign next month - but in the meantime if you haven't already signed up, Please Do - and if you have - PLEASE SHARE! Together, with the spirit of service and the support of Lord Hanumān's energy, we can help to eradicate the abuse of women in yoga and to reclaim yoga as a tool for planetary healing, justice and freedom!
Keep well, care for each other and let us honour the spirit of service that uplifts and connects us all.
JAi Hanumān!
Yours, in Her Service
With great respect and love to all girls and women, we send warm wishes for your well being.
जै मा
Jai Mā
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Upcoming Online Events
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Upcoming Events and Courses
in the UK
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Next courses starts 12 July 2021, BOOKINGS OPEN SOON
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▽ ONLINE VIDEOS FOR HOME
LEARNING AND PRACTICE ▽
Meet the Mahavidayas
In this 70 minute online video, Uma talks about the ten Mahavidyas, the Great Wisdom Goddess, from her unique Source Power perspective, drawing upon the practices from her book entitled Yoni Shakti.
Creative and Sexual Pleasures
In this 100 minute online video, Uma shares insights and practices about the integration of creative and sexual energies for a fully vital and powerful life. Sections 1-4 are talks by Uma, sections 5 and 6 are practices drawn from Uma's book, Yoni Shakti.
Yoni Shakti Practice Series
This is a 34 minute online video of live recordings of 5 practices connecting the Womb Yoga and Source Power teachings found in Yoni Shakti.
The Breath Series Complete
In this 100 minute online video, Uma demonstrates her unique source power inspired breathing sequences inspired by the Yoni Shakti and Womb Yoga series. Practices in this collection are The Circle of Flowing Breath, Full Yogic Breath, The Healing Breath, The Golden Thread Breath, Combination Ujjayi and Golden Thread Breath, Peaks and Valleys Breath.
The Mermaid: Sacroiliac Stabilising Practice
Uma guides you through the Sacroiliac Stabilising practice, aka The Mermaid, a series of movements which supports lower back health and is really great for menstrual health, during pregnancy, menopause and in recovery from a hysterectomy.
The Complete Series for the Liberation of Energy Part 1
Welcoming the breath of life into the land of your body: a series of movements and breath to awaken healing vitality and to promote ease of movement in every dimension of being.
The Complete Series for the Liberation of Energy Part 2
Welcoming the light of awareness into the land of your body: a series of movements and breath to awaken vitality and ease of movement in every dimension of being.
The Complete Series for the Liberation of Energy Part 3
Welcoming rivers of honey into the land of your body: a series of movements and breath to awaken vitality, delight, healing and ease of movement in every dimension of being.
The Complete Series for the Liberation of Energy Parts 1, 2 and 3
Three different but connected videos, each one based on a similar series of physical movements, but with a different ’story’ that changes the emphasis and the effect of the practices upon the physical body, the vital energies flowing in that body, the state of mind and heart, and the intuitive awareness and connection to life.
Sitaram Mother Nurture Yoga: Pregnancy Yoga
A 60 minute online video featuring demonstrations by yoga mothers from Sitaram yoga classes with a focus on student experience and plenty of clear close ups to show you what to do and lots of helpful modifications to keep everything comfortable. Suitable for women new to yoga and also for more experienced practitioners looking for an inspiring approach to some of the less-taught aspects of pregnancy yoga.
Sitaram Mother Nurture Yoga: Yoga for Birth
An online video featuring demonstrations by yoga mothers from Sitaram yoga classes with a focus on student experience and plenty of clear close ups to show you what to do and lots of helpful modifications to keep everything comfortable. Suitable for women new to yoga and also for more experienced practitioners looking for an inspiring approach to some of the less-taught aspects of pregnancy yoga.
Sitaram Mother Nurture Yoga: Post-natal Yoga
An online video featuring demonstrations by yoga mothers from Sitaram yoga classes with a focus on student experience and plenty of clear close ups to show you what to do and lots of helpful modifications to keep everything comfortable. Suitable for women new to yoga and also for more experienced practitioners looking for an inspiring approach to some of the yoga that promotes postnatal recovery and is also fun to enjoy together with your baby.
IN DEPTH ONLINE COURSES
Yoni Shakti: Well Woman Yoga Therapy Online Immersion
This course gives you everything you need to know to start making friends with your menstrual cycle. It includes key yoga therapy practices for each phase of the menstrual cycle, with deep relaxation practices to nourish your well-being, and friendly chats to share top tips and hints to live in harmony with your cycle.
Total Yoga Nidra Online Immersion Experience
This course covers a combination of theory and practice to give you a sound foundation (or to deepen your existing foundation) of understanding about what yoga nidra is in the broadest sense, and how it works. To get a feel for the course, how about trying a one-hour taster session?
The Total Yoga Nidra Online Immersion Experience is also available
in FRENCH and coming soon in Spanish and Polish
Sleep Well with Total Yoga Nidra
This course provides those suffering from insomnia with an understanding of how sleep works and of how to sleep well, as well as the basics they need to apply the practice of yoga nidra therapeutically to their condition. To get a feel for the course, you can try a one-hour taster session.
Go to the resources section of yonishakti.co website, the new home for Womb Yoga and Yoni Shakti, for lots of lovely free yoga nidras, videos and more.
For Yoga Nidra related courses and events go to: www.yoganidranetwork.org
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1-1 sessions with Uma
▽ LIVE ON ZOOM OR BY PHONE ▽
There are some different ways that I can support you in 1-1 sessions:
1. Listening and mentoring (30 minutes or 1 hour sessions)
Sometimes what is needed is just time to be HEARD - I can listen in to where you are, and provide mentoring for personal and professional issues. We can do these sessions on the phone or via Zoom.
2. Co-creating a Total Yoga Nidra practice to support where you are in your life (one hour session)
This session starts with a fifteen minute sharing, followed by a 30 minute yoga nidra practice tailored especially for your requirements at this time, and then we have time to reflect and orient before the end of the session.
3. Yoga therapy session (1 hour session).
This session starts with a fifteen minute sharing, followed by a 30 minute yoga therapy practice tailored especially for your requirements at this time, and then we have time to reflect and orient and consider how to implement this in your life before the end of the session.
4. Motherpeace Tarot Reading (30 minute session for short questions, or 1 hour session available for longer enquiries)
This session starts with a tuning into the cards, asking the question you are wanting to ask, and then is followed by time for me to spread and read the cards for you. I work mostly by sharing back to you the questions that the cards indicate would be helpful for you to reflect upon.
5. Motherpeace Total Yoga Nidra Session (one hour session)
This session starts with a tuning into the cards, asking the question you are wanting to ask, and then is followed by time for me to spread and read the cards for you. I then invite you to get ready for the yoga nidra and share a 30 minute practice with you that shares all the questions that the cards indicate would be helpful for you to reflect upon, in the format of a Total Yoga Nidra Practice.
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