03/23/2025
My first visit to India was in 2011. I went to teach several month-long yoga intensives back to back. 😳😝.
The first two months were very difficult for me. It felt impossible for me to get comfortable amidst the chaos and the mess.
Then something shifted.
My teacher, Prem Baba told a story recently about his teacher giving him the advice to “Visit Varanasi through the eyes of the heart, and not the mind. India is a place that if you just look at the external, you’ll miss it completely. You’ve got to go inside your heart for its mystery to reveal itself to you.”
This has been my experience. I feel more in touch with the deepest places in my heart when I am here. I am lighter than when I arrived.
I feel so much gratitude for the holy field of the Kumbh Mela, the healing flow of Ganga Ma and to my Beloved teacher . Thank you for teaching me how to see with the eyes of the heart. ❤️
Until we meet again.
11/27/2023
As the end of 2023 nears, we're looking forward to 2024 and wanted to give you a sneak peek of what's to come.
We've got a new retreat schedule, new locations, new courses and new offerings on their way. So, watch this space for more! You can stay connected by signing up to our mailing list - the link is in our bio ❤️
11/15/2023
What if you were enough?
What if you didn’t need to be anything more, do anything more, look different or change in any way whatsoever?
Could you love yourself just as you are right now?
Can you let go of every thought of “more” or “better” or “different” just for a few seconds to meet yourself with love, acceptance, compassion and understanding?
Today, this week, this month, this year, the invitation is to be soft and gentle with yourself, no matter what arises.
11/10/2023
Everyone can identify with shame. It is universal.
At Samarasa, we believe that everyone is inherently worthy, no matter their past, their mistakes, or their perceived flaws. Shame may have clouded your sense of worth, but it doesn't define you.
Our teachings focus on empowering you to reclaim your self-worth. You are deserving of love, compassion, and acceptance. As we journey together, you'll learn that self-compassion is the antidote to shame. With the support of our community, you can step into your authentic self, free from the burdens of shame.
11/08/2023
Another beautiful testimonial from one of our beloved members ❤️
Come join our family of likeminded seekers.
11/02/2023
A mantra for November 🍂
"Embrace Change, Find Gratitude."
November is a month of transition, where the autumn leaves fall and make way for new beginnings. This mantra encourages us to welcome change with an open heart and to cultivate gratitude for the experiences, lessons, and opportunities that come our way.
10/28/2023
This Full Moon Lunar Eclipse invites you to shed light on your shadow self, as the earth shadows the moon.
Look at what lies within and take stock. There's nothing to fear, only to learn.
We invite you to take a moment, under the energy of this lunar eclipse, to acknowledge the deepest parts of your shadow self and see it as an opportunity for freedom.
10/23/2023
Part 2 - The Psychology of Your Chakras 🧘♀️🔑
This internal system can offer so much guidance and so much healing.
10/17/2023
Do you ever get a feeling after holding a certain pose like it's unlocked something within you?
In YSD, we explore how to capture the energy that certain poses create within the body to our benefit.
That prana, that life force is not to be ignored.
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