Welcome
Course Description:
This new five-week Subtle Body Yoga (SBY) course invites participants to discover the totality of who they are by exploring the dynamic energies of the five elemental Dakinis. Through the practice of movement, meditation, and breathwork along with the theoretical understanding of the body, we will journey through each element—Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Space—embodying their unique qualities and integrating their wisdom into our being.
Course Objectives:
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Understand and embody the energies of the five elemental Dakinis.
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Cultivate awareness and balance of the subtle body.
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Develop a deeper connection to oneself and the natural world.
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Experience the transformative power of Subtle Body Yoga.
Week 1: Earth - Ratna Dakini
Grounding, Stability, Equality
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Lower Gate (Secret Chakra) Activation
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Pelvic Floor Investigation and Invigoration
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Ratna Dakini Mantra Transmission
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Seed Syllable “RI” Initiation
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Through Breathwork, Meditation, Chanting and Movement to induce awakening qualities of stability, support, nourishment and equality.
Week 2: Water - Vajra Dakini
Flow, Flexibility, Adaptability
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Navel Chakra Activation
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Lower Belly Investigation and Invigoration
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Vajra Dakini Mantra Transmission
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Seed Syllable “HA” Initiation
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Through Breathwork, Meditation, Chanting and Movement to induce awakening qualities of flow, flexibility, adaptability and purification.
Week 3: Fire - Padma Dakini
Transformation, Vitality, Passion
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Heart Chakra Activation
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Invigoration for motivation, inspiration, passion and devotion
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Padma Dakini Mantra Transmission
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Seed Syllable “NI” Initiation
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Through Breathwork, Meditation, Chanting and Movement to untie knots around the Heart Center; ignite inner vitality and transform towards Love and Compassion
Week 4: Wind - Karma Dakini
Freedom, Expression, Spontaneity
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Throat Chakra Activation
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Investigate how WIND influences thoughts, emotions and expression
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Karma Dakini Mantra Transmission
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Seed Syllable “SA” Initiation
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Through Breathwork, Meditation, Chanting and Movement to foster awakening qualities of freedom, clarity, communication and transformative energy
Week 5: Space - Buddha Dakini
Openness, Integration, Oneness
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Crown Chakra Activation
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Integrating all Five Wisdom Elements
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Buddha Dakini Mantra Transmission
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Seed Syllable “BAM” Initiation
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Through Breathwork, Meditation, Chanting and Movement to nurture awakening qualities of openness, vastness, connectedness, totality and wholeness.
COURSE MATERIALS
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Weekly handouts (detailing theory & practice) are included.
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Free access to recordings of guided meditations
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Free access to recordings of breathwork exercises
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List of recommended supplementary readings will be provided for further exploration
PERIPHERAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
We invite participants to explore the elemental forces at play in their immediate home environment. The structured online sessions are complemented with interactive group sharing and Q&A sessions. By fostering a deep connection with Elemental Dakinis, individuals can enhance their understanding and embodiment of awakening qualities. The goal is to cultivate a deeper connection to our daily movement, meditation, and breathwork. Hence, integrate the wisdom of the Elements into daily life for powerful transformation.
REGISTRATION
This class is open to all levels of physical ability. However, please notify us if there is any specific physical or mental condition we may need to be aware of. Due to the experiential nature of Subtle Body Training and the fact that tantric transmission is often a part of the offerings, video recordings of sessions are not available to students who miss a session.
Please register and get a ticket in advance by clicking the button below with the corresponding payment. Registration is required 24 hours before the class. You will receive a Zoom Meeting invitation. We respectfully ask that participants keep their videos on during the session to connect more intimately with our teacher, Khandro-la, and with each other.
Not yet a DW member but would like to be? Please click here to complete that process before class registration.
COST
5-Week Series:
Ruby & Jade Members Free or Donations
Perl Members $75
Non-Members $95
To register, please get a ticket below. This series is free for DW Jade & Ruby Members but your donations will be appreciated to support DW.
SUBTLE BODY TRAINING is an integrated, transformative spiritual journey based on advanced Tantric theory that weaves together tantric techniques of subtle body-oriented practices and the contemporary yogic discipline of biomechanics and much more.
