The ancient wisdom holders, traditional yoga teachings and modern psychology and neurology teach us that we hold the power within ourselves to manifest the VERY best version of our life. The ancient stories and teachings of Hindu Mythology allow us to gain a deeper understanding of the spectrum of humanity. The mythic teachings remind us of the various archetypes and personalities within each of us. Our aim is to awaken and embody these forms in order to transition not only through individual stages of life but also at collective levels. When we activate these archetypes within ourselves, then humanity can evolve into its highest potential.
Kali is an archetype of the cosmos. Kali is the power of the Source…the beginning. And at the same time she is energy of the end - the death. Birth and death both embody the same space. It is this place which holds the wisdom, intelligence and order of the Universe - and the energy of this space is Kali. Kali is like the star-dust. This energy is like the raw potential superfood power packed inside a seed - Kali holds the code, the divine will and knowledge of exactly how to unfold and sprout.
Kali consciousness is a force which invites deep transformation on all levels. This energy reminds us that if we want to experience change or growth in our lives that we need to take responsibility. As certain walls or boundaries are dissolved or broken-down (e.g., roles, duties, perspectives, patterns, relationships), there is more space for new beginnings. This is the Kali within - inviting a death to one piece so that she can birth something new for you. It is from the rebirth that we can experience the ecstatic bliss.
The Program
FRIDAY - April 21
THE COSMOS OF KALI
Arrival to Centre between 12:00-2:00 pm
Opening Session - The Cosmos of Kali
2:30-5:30 pm
* The Mythology of Kali - Storytelling
* Pranayama and Mediation Practices
* Contemplation and Group Exercises
6:00 pm
Dinner
Candlelight Session
8:00 pm
Evening Mantra, Meditation and Yoga Nidra
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SATURDAY - April 22
TRANSFORM YOUR INNER UNIVERSE
7:30-9:00 am
* Morning Yoga - Asana, Pranayama and Meditation
Light breakfast break
Immerse into Kali´s Personality
9:30-12:30 pm
* Mythic Storytelling and Satsang
* Meditation and Contemplation
* Group exercises
1:00 pm
Lunch
Free Time
1:30-3:30 pm
* Nature Walk, hot tub, sauna, journal, rest in quietude
Surrender into the Stars
3:30-5:30 pm
* Mythic Storytelling and Satsang
* Meditation and Contemplation
* Group exercises
6:00 pm
Dinner
Under the Stars
8:00 pm
* Fire Ceremony and Meditation
SUNDAY - April 23KALI IN THIS MODERN WORLD
7:30-9:00 am
* Morning Yoga - Asana, Pranayama and Meditation
Light breakfast break
Kali in YOUR Current World
9:30-12:30 pm
* Mythic Storytelling and Satsang
* Meditation and Contemplation
* Group exercises
* Closing Ceremony
1:00 pm
Lunch
Free Time and Pack
3:00 pm - Checkout
* The retreat will not be silent per say but it will be a sacred space of quietude to respect and honour the inner alchemy.
Each of us have the star-dust fierceness to remove the egoic patterns that live inside our minds and bodies.
Immerse into colourful, adventurous, heart-touching story-telling. Cultivate a resilient inner- kingdom and awaken parts of yourself that lay hidden, ignored or forgotten. Develop strength and flexibility in the muscular-skeletal system and cultivate mindfulness techniques for self-regulation. The practices will alleviate stress in the body and mind and calm the nervous system. Students will learn practical tools on how to navigate this transformative period in history. Students will develop life-style and behavioral goals, positive perspectives and attitudes, effective communication skills and healthy relationships to live a more proactive and empowered life.
Practices include story telling, satsang, asana, restorative sessions, pranayama, meditation, contemplative and group exercises. All levels and ages (above 15) are welcome.
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Each of us are coded with the star-dust fierceness of Kali in order to remove the negative egoic patterns that live inside our minds and bodies - we just need to awaken this intelligence!
Suzanne Faith
Suzanne Faith is a longstanding meditation and hatha yoga teacher, mentor, and therapist. Suzanne’s teachings invite students to dissolve barriers and move through intelligent practices to restore and evolve on all levels. She is deeply passionate about exploring our internal capacities to heal and grow. Suzanne has spent over three decades deeply immersed in the teachings and methodologies of Yoga, psychology, meditation, contemplation, and energy healing. She is a lover of education and learning, and a teacher's teacher. Suzanne has worked therapeutically and as an educator in conventional medical and schools systems, integrative health clinics and privately in the areas of family and marriage, addiction, cancer, professional sports, and childhood development.
The VENUE
Karuna is a Sanskrit word that means compassion. This is understood to be a natural dimension of our human condition and manifests through bringing a quality of awareness and presence to our experience. In everyday life, the challenge is to cultivate a state of presence within which we can rest so that this nourishes our perceptions of ourselves and others.
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Based in the heart of moorland in Devon, Karuna Dartmoor (previously The Karuna Institute) is a world famous centre for Core Process Psychotherapy and Kum Nye training. We provide opportunities for deepening embodied awareness and cultivating presence and open-heartedness in relationship.
