Sacred Women CirclesA sacred circle is in effect, a mandala - a primal form, a symbol of divinity. It is a magical space, where healing, awakening and transformation can take place. A sacred women's circle allows those present to be witnessed, held, supported, honoured, heard and loved unconditionally in a way that only women can provide. This is the absolute essence of woman - to love, to care, to create and to nurture.
The circle itself represents a sacred symbol that has been honoured throughout time. It is a reminder of the circle of life - of birth, regeneration and death - the three aspects of creation, which are represented in yoga as Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. It also reminds us of all things that are complete and whole, the cycles of nature, the seasons and all things circular in nature - the sun, the moon, the earth, the stars. When we, as women come together in circle with sacred intention, we open ourselves to receive. Our power and energy is amplified, our wombs connected through the invisible web of life and we journey together as one womb. Sacred women's rituals and ceremonies have been shared over lifetimes. The circle is the dwelling place of ancient feminine wisdom. In circle, we are able to receive not only one and other's individual wisdom, but the profound wisdom our our female ancestors and of Mother Gaia, Mother Devi, the Goddess herself. In holding a Sacred Circle there is an agreement by all women to hold each other with love and presence. What is shared or spoken is done in a Sacred manner. We listen with awareness, with full presence, and wholeness and in a sacred way. There is no judgment or criticism. Then we are open to receive each woman in her wholeness. Through this process, we trust, surrender and release any any ideas of competitiveness or hierarchy within the circle - our sisterhood is strengthened. When all that is individually experienced, felt and expressed is offered by participants into the centre of the circle, we create a powerful field of energy - we generate Shakti, the divine feminine creative power in nature. This powerful vibration illuminates all that needs to come to light, bringing clarity, awakening and ultimately closer to the Source from which we came. This is the role of sisterhoods. In the words of Padma Aon Prakash; 'Sisterhoods are here to generate Shakti and in this generation transmute suffering in both men & women. Sisterhoods are here to support the flowering of a new consciousness based on equality, a new society based on loving wisdom and harmony between men & women'. |
Shakti Women's TempleThursday 10.00am - 12.00 midday, shared potluck lunch afterwards
Monthly on Thursday - please contact me for latest dates or check the schedule Venue: My home (8a) or Training Room, Shawfield (dependent on numbers), Laughton Lodge, Common Lane, Laughton BN 8 6BY I invite you to come and reclaim the power of being woman and to enter into a sacred space where your feminine essence is nurtured, and you are held in loving container of sisters who share your desire to connect with and nourish the feminine spirit. The women's temple offers a fluid approach to yoga/being in circle especially designed for women, which honours our monthly cycle and deep womanly wisdom. We may explore practices including yoga for women, breathwork, yoga nidra, meditation, menstrual cycle wisdom, sound and mudra (gesture). At other times, we may be guided to be in nature, simply share from the heart or spend some in silence. Each week will be different depending on what Love is asking us to be with. By coming together in this way, we awaken the power of Shakti (the creative feminine life force), opening, trusting & connecting deeply to the collective wisdom of woman, and rediscover what it is to be in our feminine essence - free, wild, cyclical, flowing, natural, intuitive and loving. In offering yourself this time, you will learn to receive yourself fully, connect with the different seasons of your cycle, your womanhood and radically transform your relationship with yourself and others. This class is suitable for all women. Pregnant women and babes in arms welcome. I ask that you commit where possible to meeting each month so we can journey deeply together. £44 - 4 weeks £13 drop-in (where space is available) Please bring a mat and blanket & text me on 07940 470 072 to let me know you are coming. Yoga of BeingFridays 11.00 - 12.30pm
(ongoing, excl school holidays) Music Room, Laughton Lodge, Common Lane, Laughton BN8 6BY More about Yoga with me: http://www.satyanandayoga108.com/ You are welcome to drop-in anytime when classes are running if space is available. £50 - 5 week course £12 drop-in (where space is available) Please bring a mat and blanket & text me on 07940 470 072 to let me know you are coming. Full Moon Shakti Women's Temple
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'Words limit the depth of experience I have encountered sitting in circle with sisters of the ‘Shakti Temple’ at Zu Studios. Each session is carved out of sharing the remarkable individual sister’s journeys, underpinned by the collective journey that resonates deep within each one of us. These are extraordinary times and to share how individuals respond to their journeys is profound, to say the least. I am deeply grateful to have found this space to support my journey with my 21 year old son who is currently exploring an integrated treatment approach to cancer. What a gift, to be blessed with a space to find meaning, to connect and feel supported, to talk, listen, laugh, cry, touch, hug, sing, dance, move and to find stillness. Thank you Abhijeeta for you abundant love and facilitating this extraordinary Shakti Temple!' Kriyasagar
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