Satya J

MARCH 31: Nurturing Expansion into Spring ~ A Tridevi Day Retreat

By Satya J / 12 February 2024 /

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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How Not to Appropriate Kirtan (Reflections After Attending a Krishna Das Concert in My Ancestral Land of India)

By Satya J / 21 January 2024 /

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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When Your Sense of Belonging Is Blurred by the Flashing Christmas Lights

By Satya J / 14 December 2023 /

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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Are You Interested in the Kālī Retreat & Live Off-island? Here’s Some Helpful Info…

By Satya J / 7 November 2023 /

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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Why Invoke Kālī?

By Satya J / 31 October 2023 /

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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Wisdom in the Darkness: A Kālī Weekend Retreat

By Satya J / 14 October 2023 /

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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OCT. 15: Navratri New Moon Fire Ceremony ~ Honouring the Sacred Divine Feminine

By Satya J / 4 October 2023 /

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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Pitru Paksha: Full Moon Ancestral Water Healing Ritual

By Satya J / 8 September 2023 /

Join Satya (Vedic Priestess Temple) as we commence the annual “fortnight to the ancestors” known as Pitru Paksha, in her ancestral land of India.

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Learning About Ganesh From My Ancestors

By Satya J / 14 August 2023 /

In our house growing up, we gathered for aarti (a Vedic/Yogic ritual with sacred songs, prayer, and offerings) every evening at our family altar. One of the aartis we sang was the Ganesh aarti. The way our mother taught us…

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Clearing the Path: A Ganesh Half Day Retreat

By Satya J / 11 July 2023 /

Join Satya (Vedic Priestess Temple) during Ganesh Chaturthi (Ganesh’s birthday) and New Moon, for a half day of traditional yogic practice, workshop, storytelling and ceremony.

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