Tuesday, July 7, 2015

earth to ether: wisdom course details

Earth to Ether:  a modern yogi's wisdom training  july 13-20 2015
At Under tallarna in Järna, Sweden 





the inspiration is to start from the places we know; earth, material, body and through observation, contemplation, discussion and practice come to discover the subtle bodies that are talked about in ancient yogi text  or comparatively more modern philosophic discussion.  in our daily lives we know we can seduced by our senses whether mildly with food or intensely and destructively with toxins or excesses.  however our senses can also lead us into the great mysteries of nature, the magic of the human being and ultimately heal us and bring to life freedom to create the future we want to participate in.  

this week long course will look at what each day has to offer in its archetype.  for instance on monday we will allow the moon to guide our practice!  no there will be no aliens from the moon telling you which pose to take, but we will allow the qualities of reflection, femininity and change to guide our practice and discussion.  using stories,  conversation, anthroposophy, taoism and whatever you bring the collective wisdom circle, as a group we will explore how we are connected to the planets, the earth, each other and ourselves.  how can we recognize connections while still practicing our freedom?  how can we marry the internal divisions in ourselves to better bring union and connection into the world around us?  how do i use an ancient practice such as yoga in a modern way that suits our times and myself?  

for those of you who can’t attend the whole week, we are opening it up so you can come spend a day on the farm or come to the open yoga classes, one in the morning and one in the evening, specific time to be announced soon!  
here is a very general overview of the week so you can see if there is a specific theme that calls you or if the random day you have available uncannily matches up with what you need.  

monday july 13 the moon 
Today we will be focusing on yin in general instead of a particular organ or organ pair.
 reflection/reflective :  we will start with the darkness of the new moon (even though the waning moon won’t be new until the 16th).  the emphasis will be at looking inward at the obscured mysteries of self.  where are you?  what fears are you carrying?  what dreams light up when you look into the darkness of your eternal self?  this is connected to the feminine, the secrets, mysteries and invisible.  

tuesday july 14  mars
today the organ focus is on the gall bladder
fight/ action :  this day honors the yang in all of us. the fire nature of initiation and the creative thrust of conflict and meetings.   we will look at patriarchy, masculinity, and yang qualities in the world and ourselves. of course there may be some critique but actually to use the eyes love and recognize not just the resulting wounds in the world but also the gifts!  if we want to be peacemakers we need to practice being loving in conflicts!  

wednesday july 15 mercury
today the organ focus will be on the lungs
communication:  bringing the dualistic world into unity within ourselves and each other.  this day is ruled by loki and the coyote, hermes and mercury!   communication includes laughter , games and dancing as well as serious inner will to lift up out of sadness or grief.  this day will celebrate the eternal ephemeral, momentary completeness and the power of our words and voice.  

thursday july 16 jupiter
today the organ focus will be on the liver
vision:  recognizing our complexity and completeness we will focus on what our longer vision can see, what our bigger tasks in the world are and how our commitments can bring lightness instead of just work to our daily lives.  we will look at anger, kindness, generosity and benevolence and how our vision creates a future.

friday july 17 venus
today the organ focus will be on the kidneys
love:  of course love will be a focus through out the week and beyond, today we will pay special attention to love in intimate relationships, in our bodies and in its relationship to fear, wisdom and the kidneys.

saturday july 18 saturn
today the organ focus will be on the spleen
revisionning:  the power of being able to stay awake through change and transformation.  how do i develop a way to live with and love others so they can be free?  we are all just a bundle of processes , whether its my physical cells changing, social life changing or nonphysical feelings of my heart, how do i stay true to who i want to become ?  this day will include discussions about food, food rights and access, about timing creative time vs linear time, and about being in the right place with the right people at the right time!!  


sunday july 19 sun
today the organ focus will be on the heart
integration:  now the emphasis will be on love in a global, big way.  how to allow the activity of the heart in the body to inform us on what is possible in the world.  can we imagine a shift in consciousness and in the world without casualties?  the heart in traditional chinese medicine has to do with elation but also timing!  how can we love on purpose and what does love create?

monday july 20 moon
today the organ focus will be on reflecting the whole.
reflection/reflective: we started the week by going into our own interior space, the darkness of the new moon archetype while we will finish in the archetype of a bright full moon.  in stillness how do you see the week reflected in you?  what do you see now to bring to the world through yourself?  how do we bring the yin more into everywhere ? how do we internalize our past as a strength and capacity?  and then we’ll say bye and continue to live happily and be awesome everywhere!

so if you can only come for a day let us know so you can join us for meal (the yogis, me and  the under tallarna crew).  the suggested contribution for a full day with us is 500-1000 SEK and if that isn’t possible please speak to me,  don’t let a lack of money keep you away!    stay tuned for more details 


love, rachel

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