Satya J
On the Dark Moon of Friday, March 8th we celebrate Maha Shivaratri – “The Great Night of Shiva” – the one night of the year Shiva sleeps, while we hold the light for him. Maha Shivratri is the annual Indian festival of my ancestors, to remember and bring our awareness to the Centre of our Existence: Shiva. Where there are no labels or concepts. Where we can dissolve our limitedness – in order to expand into the aliveness of all that Is – that very consciousness that unifies us all.
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While the Tridevi has always been present in my life by the Grace of my ancestral lineage – the Tridevi didn’t directly come all at once. She came in parts, one at a time.
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You are warmly invited to a day of restorative healing, deep connection, and solidarity building with other South Asian women. Through ancestral healing practices, embodiment, ritual, and relaxation, we will weave together our common threads of sacred wisdom.
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Join Satya (Vedic Priestess Temple) for a full day of yogic practice, contemplation, workshop, storytelling and ceremony. Indian yoga practitioner, Emmy Chahal (Healing with Emmy), will support us with yoga asana and pranayama (breathwork).
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This kirtan lacked true presence. It lacked upholding the integrity and respect of the lineage and tradition kirtan is rooted in. The origins of kirtan and the prayers in the forms of songs and mantras that were sung – were not honoured.
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Colonialism cancelled my culture. My ancestors were colonized by Europeans for 400 years in our homeland of India. Christianity was used to indoctrinate my people during this time. I have not, and cannot, celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ as a result. I am also not a Christian. How can I celebrate an occasion that…
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We’ve been getting a number of inquiries from off-island folks who have expressed interest in joining us, but need some support with organizing their arrangements on Salt Spring regarding their stay.
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Part of what Kālī represents is the power to release that in us that is true – not only ultimate truth, but the Truth that is uniquely ours…
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We are entering the dark cycle when the nights are longer than the days. This a special time to call on the Dark Goddess Kālī, and turn inwards for reflection, transformation and empowerment. We’ve been taught to be afraid of the dark, but there is a potent, creative healing force there. Seeds take root in the darkness – and we can find a fertile underground waiting to be activated.
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Navratri – the nine nights dedicated to the Sacred Divine Feminine – is one of the most powerful festivals in my ancestral land of India. Come celebrate with me!
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