Ceremony

SEPT. 19 – 21: Nine Faces of Durgā: Radiating the Goddess Through Ritual & Shakti

By Satya J / 6 May 2025 /

Through sacred rituals, embodied practice, and self inquiry – we will explore the Nine Faces of Goddess Durgā (Navdurgas)—each one a powerful reflection of our inner landscape. These divine aspects awaken fierce love, clarity, devotion, fearlessness, courage, and unwavering strength. Together, we will nurture Durgā’s Shakti and allow her to move through us, anchoring her energy in our bodies, hearts, and lives.

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It’s Pitru Paksha: Here’s 4 Ways You Can Honour Your Ancestors Starting Today

By Satya J / 17 September 2024 /

Today marks the beginning of Pitru Paksha – the annual 16-day lunar period (from full moon to new moon – Sept. 17 – Oct. 2) in the Vedic/Yogic tradition, when we pay homage to our ancestors. Here’s 4 ways you can honour your ancestors starting today…

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OCT. 5 ~ New Moon Navratri Fire Ceremony: Honouring the Sacred Divine Feminine

By Satya J / 16 September 2024 /

The first three days of this nine-day festival are dedicated to Goddess Durgā, the warrior goddess that Satya’s maternal line has been devoted to since time immemorial. We will invoke Goddess Durgā in this ceremony, and be open to receiving her gifts and blessings.

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Creating An Ancestral Altar

By Satya J / 5 September 2024 /

Creating an altar dedicated to your ancestors is a powerful way to honour and connect with your ancestors. 

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SEPT. 14 ~ Honouring Our Ancestors: A Full Moon Pitru Paksha Mini Retreat

By Satya J / 21 July 2024 /

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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SEPT. 28 – 29 ~ Reclaiming Our Sacred Wisdom: A South Asian Women’s Healing Retreat

By Satya J / 13 July 2024 /

You are warmly invited to a weekend 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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JUNE: 22 ~ Full Moon Solstice Fire Ceremony

By Satya J / 3 June 2024 /

Come join us for the convergence of International Day of Yoga, Full Moon and Summer Solstice for a Gāyatrī Vedic Fire Ceremony!

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MAY 24 ~ Full Moon Vedic Fire Ceremony for Healing

By Satya J / 16 April 2024 /

Friday, May 24 ~ 7:00 – 9:00pmMĀ Yoga, Victoria BC What are you working to heal right now? Within yourself, within your family lines, your community, the planet – and/or for the collective? Join Satya during the Full Moon Vedic Fire Ceremony for Healing on Friday, May 24th at 7pm. Bring your sankalpa (healing intention) and make offerings…

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APR. 9 ~ Honouring the Sacred Divine Feminine: Navratri New Moon Fire Ceremony

By Satya J / 4 April 2024 /

Navratri – the nine nights dedicated to the Sacred Divine Feminine – is one of the most powerful festivals of my ancestral land of India. It symbolizes the triumph of light over dark, love over fear, unity over separation – and celebrates and honours Maha Shakti – the originating seed of the Sacred Divine Feminine, in all her names and forms.

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MAR. 8: Maha Shivratri / Dark Moon Fire Ceremony ~ The Great Night of Shiva

By Satya J / 2 March 2024 /

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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