At the end of the four directions of the Mountain Shamanism Medicine Wheel, you become a mesa carrier: an Earthkeeper, whose duty is in service to the land, the mountains, the stars, and our people. Throughout the apprenticeship, a medicine bundle is constructed to support and journey alongside us on the path of initiation and […]
Today, I come to the waters to say goodbye. At the edge of the Mamquam, I blow lavender blossoms into the wind and bathe my medicine bundle in her icy current. This river has taught me much about being in-bodied, in the flesh and form of woman. I learned to love myself by watching her
A red dress hangs in a gnarled hemlock tree, hovers in stillness, at an arms distance from the chain link fence that surrounds the elementary school playground. Her presence disrupts the impersonality of the fringe. It was a gift to sit in circle last weekend with a collective of strong-hearted women, who have stepped
After the silence and rest that winter brings, walking the trails in Squamish, the forest is bursting with wakefulness. The False Lily of the Valley, spiralling her heart shaped leaves open, covers the forest floor in a blanket of green. Like the more-than-human world, we, too, are being called to reorient ourselves to the light.
Mandakini Class at Shala Yoga
Saturday, June 13th
6:00 – 8:00
$50
For those who want to go to the roots of yoga, Shamanic Yoga Institute in partnership with Shala Yoga is bringing you a special 2-hour class with Mandakini Puri Rox.
In this workshop, Mandakini will guide a traditional Himalayan Hatha Yoga and Pranayam Practice rooted in the living teachings of the ashram. The session will include a carefully structured series of asanas, approached in a therapeutic and accessible way, along with pranayama and selected subtle movements to awaken energy, release stagnation and prepare the body and mind for deeper practice.
The session will close with chanting of mantras, offering space to integrate the practice through sound, devotion and inner stillness.
Kirtan and Potluck
Mandakini Puri Rox, Dr. Christine Selda and Gin Perry. We invite you to come together with your community and sing. Kirtan is a powerful way of meditating upon vibrational sounds that have the benefit of clearing the mind and opening the heart.
There will be a Potluck beforehand. If you wish to join, please bring something to share.
Date: June 12th
Shala Yoga
Time: 6:30PM Potluck | 7:00 – 9:00PM Chanting
Price: By donations, suggested donation is $10 but no one will be turned away for a lack of funds.
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We Aim to establish a Mother-Ship – an open learning Experiential Mystery School – where we can support and Mentor New Leadership in the new world we are dreaming into being.
SYI is structured as a collaborative teaching model, one that is designed to remove barriers, remain inclusive, and give back to the community and the Earth.
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We Vision a world where a connection to the Earth, Sky, Fire, and Water leads us all together Beyond Duality. This is a Unitive Vision that encompasses and supports the complex Diversity of Spirit. May we all know the Sacred Joy that lies beyond suffering. This is our motivation and this is our collective essential birthright.