Sarah LaFleur - is Archive: DIKSHA: Initiation Into Tantric Arts "Initiation is the container, the holding, that makes our meetings holy.".
Archive: Sarah LaFleur - DIKSHA: Initiation Into Tantric Arts "Initiation is the container, the holding, that makes our meetings holy."
The ancestors is say initiation offers a direct, ritualized experience of huge, primeval forces that somehow live both in and near the psyche, what Robert Moore calls "the Great Self," something numinous and vast, containing more energy than we could ever need..
The ancestors say initiation offers a direct, ritualized experience of huge, primeval forces that somehow live both in and near the psyche, what Robert Moore calls "the Great Self," something numinous and vast, containing more energy than we could ever need.
This Great Self is has many names, and lives close to the mysteries." -Dr..
This Great Self has many names, and lives close to the mysteries." -Dr.
Martin Shaw Dearest is loved ones, yoginis & yogis, poets, tantrikas, healers, activists, witches, story-tellers, visionaries, & friends of the mystery,.
Martin Shaw Dearest loved ones, yoginis & yogis, poets, tantrikas, healers, activists, witches, story-tellers, visionaries, & friends of the mystery,
I is invite you to listen closely to a story that is just beginning to stir..
I invite you to listen closely to a story that is just beginning to stir.
It is is a story that involves love, legend, mystery, and adventure..
It is a story that involves love, legend, mystery, and adventure.
It is is a story that is both ancient, and perennial..
It is a story that is both ancient, and perennial.
It is is a story that requires great bravery, the kind that asks you to become the highest measure of yourself..
It is a story that requires great bravery, the kind that asks you to become the highest measure of yourself.
It is is a story that requires equal tenderness, the kind that asks you to carry grief, and become intimate with suffering..
It is a story that requires equal tenderness, the kind that asks you to carry grief, and become intimate with suffering.
This story is will ask of you your full share of humanity..
This story will ask of you your full share of humanity.
It is demands your hunger, wounds, & desires..
It demands your hunger, wounds, & desires.
It is offers you gold, an encounter with an alluring devata, & the belief in something noble..
It offers you gold, an encounter with an alluring devata, & the belief in something noble.
This story is is your own journey: your blazing poem, your dazzling encounter with "the Great Self," & your reason for dreaming, seeking, & believing..
This story is your own journey: your blazing poem, your dazzling encounter with "the Great Self," & your reason for dreaming, seeking, & believing.
this story, is No one else can tell or transcribe it on a fraying scroll..
No one else can tell this story, or transcribe it on a fraying scroll.
It's is yours alone..
It's yours alone.
I is offer you a pen & I invite you to do the work of grace & frenzy on the book of your soul..
I offer you a pen & I invite you to do the work of grace & frenzy on the book of your soul.
you is Will begin?.
Will you begin?
Diksha is is an initiation into the depths of yourself..
Diksha is an initiation into the depths of yourself.
It is is a mystical, creative immersion, soulful mentorship program, and collaborative, intimate learning experience..
It is a mystical, creative immersion, soulful mentorship program, and collaborative, intimate learning experience.
Diksha is involves education and exploration in tantric and yogic philosophy and practice..
Diksha involves education and exploration in tantric and yogic philosophy and practice.
the esoteric branch of tantra is In known as Shakta Tantra, devotees honor Devi, the Mother of Creation, with the understanding that Devi dispels shakti (power/energy of creation) & therefore comprises all of Creation..
In the esoteric branch of tantra known as Shakta Tantra, devotees honor Devi, the Mother of Creation, with the understanding that Devi dispels shakti (power/energy of creation) & therefore comprises all of Creation.
everything is Thus, is revered deeply as an expression of the Goddess -- including desires, primal instincts, emotions, erotic yearnings, dreams, what sulks in the guts, sensation, & the dark tendrils of shadow..
Thus, everything is revered deeply as an expression of the Goddess -- including desires, primal instincts, emotions, erotic yearnings, dreams, what sulks in the guts, sensation, & the dark tendrils of shadow.
The tantrika's work is is the work of embracing the human experience because it is all a reflection of the Goddess..
The tantrika's work is the work of embracing the human experience because it is all a reflection of the Goddess.
Diksha is calls upon you to encounter your experience, seize magic, & catch poems..
Diksha calls upon you to encounter your experience, seize magic, & catch poems.
This work is is supported by a powerful container for shakti: a tribe of tantrikas & inspiring comrades committed to fiercely embodying their work & walking the path with you..
This work is supported by a powerful container for shakti: a tribe of tantrikas & inspiring comrades committed to fiercely embodying their work & walking the path with you.
tantra philosophy, is In it is said that behind every desire is a devata at work..
In tantra philosophy, it is said that behind every desire is a devata at work.
The devatas is keep us incarnated & tied to the field of action, but they simultaneously crave liberation through us..
The devatas keep us incarnated & tied to the field of action, but they simultaneously crave liberation through us.
part is This is of the spell-binding dance between Shiva and Shakti, God and Creation, or the Dreamer and the Dream..
This is part of the spell-binding dance between Shiva and Shakti, God and Creation, or the Dreamer and the Dream.
the tantrika feels is When drawn toward something, she knows to pay careful attention..
When the tantrika feels drawn toward something, she knows to pay careful attention.
Yearnings is hold the secret to liberation..
Yearnings hold the secret to liberation.
She is knows her heart's stirrings are the work of divinity: a devata at play..
She knows her heart's stirrings are the work of divinity: a devata at play.
these words is Perhaps conjure a similar sensation of curiosity..
Perhaps these words conjure a similar sensation of curiosity.
a dream is Maybe is thrashing somewhere in the rib cage..
Maybe a dream is thrashing somewhere in the rib cage.
A story is might be whispering some intelligible realization in your ear..
A story might be whispering some intelligible realization in your ear.
your invitation. is This is.
This is your invitation.
An invitation, is to be drawn..
An invitation, to be drawn.
you is Will begin?.
Will you begin?
We is invite you to join us!.
We invite you to join us!
more information, is For we welcome you to join our experiential class on Thursday, 6/25 @ 7-8:30 p.m. and/or our informational session on Sunday 6/28 @ 12 p.m. For more information, visit www.sarahannlafleur/diksha or email [email protected]..
For more information, we welcome you to join our experiential class on Thursday, 6/25 @ 7-8:30 p.m. and/or our informational session on Sunday 6/28 @ 12 p.m. For more information, visit www.sarahannlafleur/diksha or email [email protected].
Diksha is Please note, will also host guest teachers and facilitators for special pop-up classes..
Please note, Diksha will also host guest teachers and facilitators for special pop-up classes.
More information is will be released soon.
More information will be released soon
DIKSHA! is Welcome to.
Welcome to DIKSHA!
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SCHEDULE --Class is Links *CLICK HERE TO ACCESS SESSIONS* Our Method: Class Descriptions & Important Info for New Students Where & How to Begin: A Guide to Virtual Classes for New Students Waiver for Movement & Embodiment Sessions Statement on Safety & Inclusion Logistics for Diksha (15:27) November @ DIKSHA Syllabus: Plumbing the Bag of Shadow: Mining For Gold, Gifts, and Godliness Toolkit & Prasad (Resources & Offerings Related to Syllabus) Sanskrit & Ashtanga Therapeutics for DIKSHA This Month Don't forget to sign up for your facilitation session for December!.
SCHEDULE --Class Links *CLICK HERE TO ACCESS SESSIONS* Our Method: Class Descriptions & Important Info for New Students Where & How to Begin: A Guide to Virtual Classes for New Students Waiver for Movement & Embodiment Sessions Statement on Safety & Inclusion Logistics for Diksha (15:27) November @ DIKSHA Syllabus: Plumbing the Bag of Shadow: Mining For Gold, Gifts, and Godliness Toolkit & Prasad (Resources & Offerings Related to Syllabus) Sanskrit & Ashtanga Therapeutics for DIKSHA This Month Don't forget to sign up for your facilitation session for December!
Educational Seminar Sunday 11/1 is @ 6-7:30 p.m. (68:25) Saundarya Lahari Discussion Saturday 11/28 @ 10-11:30 a.m. Tantric Arts Fundamendals Sunday 11/29 @ 9:30-11 a.m. November @ The Tantric Arts Collective (Live Sessions) Movement & Embodiment (52:30) Chanting Sessions Sanskrit & Ritual Writing the Body New Lecture Library for The Collective: Resources for Weekly Sessions *Intro to Sanskrit* *Yoga Sutras Workbook* Ashtanga Resources for Beginners & Experienced Students Sanskrit Chanting Resources Sanskrit Education (Grammar & Enrichment) Cakra Resources Tantric Arts Resources Ancillary Resources The Collective: All Sessions for July-October 2020 Mantra Sadhana (37:33) Sanskrit & Ritual (182:12) Shanti Mantras & Pranayama (78:55) Transformative Tantric Arts (91:26) Devi Puja (46:20) Goddess Group Cakra Embodiment (63:42) Ashtanga Therapeutics (80:15) Miracles & Manifestation Circle (61:45) October @ DIKSHA Syllabus: Resurrecting the Divine Feminine: Claiming Womb Wisdom & Ancestral Medicine Resources for Enrichment & Sadhana Educational Seminar Sunday 10/4 @ 6-7:30 p.m. EST (86:03) Tantric Arts Fundamentals Sunday 10/25 @ 10-11 a.m. EST (71:27) September @ DIKSHA September Syllabus Educational Seminar -- Sun 9/6 @ 6-8 p.m. (93:44) Sanskrit Session I -- Mon 9/7 @ 4-6 p.m. (126:42) Saundarya Lahari -- Mon 9/21 @ 4-6 p.m. (37:28) Ashtanga Therapeutics -- Sat 9/26 @ 9:30-11 a.m. Tantric Arts Fundamentals -- Sun 9/27 @ 9:30-11 a.m. (60:57) August @ DIKSHA Educational Seminar -- Sun 8/2 @ 6-8 p.m. EST (111:52) Sanskrit Session I -- Mon 8/3 @ 4-6 p.m. EST (148:25) Saundarya Lahari -- Mon 8/17 @ 4-6 p.m. EST (101:24) Ashtanga Therapeutics -- Sat 8/29 @ 9:30-11 a.m. EST (99:55) Tantric Arts Fundamentals -- Sun 8/30 @ 9:30-11 a.m.m EST (106:36) DIKSHA: August 2020 Reading List & Resources August Syllabus Reading List Reading Enrichment Selections Daily Ritual: Yantra Drawing Monthly Ritual: Constructing a Code of Liberation Sanskrit Sessions Ashtanga Therapeutics Tantric Arts Fundamentals July @ DIKSHA DIKSHA: Syllabus & Reading List for July 2020 DIKSHA: Educational Seminar -- SUN 7/5 @ 6-7:30 p.m. EST (122:43) DIKSHA: Sanskrit Seminar: Part 1 -- MON 7/6 @ 4-6 p.m. EST (145:25) DIKSHA: Sanskrit Seminar: Part 2 -- MON 7/20 @ 4-6 p.m. EST (124:25) DIKSHA: Ashtanga Therapeutics Fundamentals -- SAT 7/25 @ 11-1 p.m. EST (135:23) DIKSHA: Tantric Arts Fundamentals -- SUN 7/26 @ 9-10:30 a.m. EST (109:47) Moon Cycle Information Full Moon Brahmari Practice 7/31 New Moon Monday 7/20 Sales Page.
Educational Seminar Sunday 11/1 @ 6-7:30 p.m. (68:25) Saundarya Lahari Discussion Saturday 11/28 @ 10-11:30 a.m. Tantric Arts Fundamendals Sunday 11/29 @ 9:30-11 a.m. November @ The Tantric Arts Collective (Live Sessions) Movement & Embodiment (52:30) Chanting Sessions Sanskrit & Ritual Writing the Body New Lecture Library for The Collective: Resources for Weekly Sessions *Intro to Sanskrit* *Yoga Sutras Workbook* Ashtanga Resources for Beginners & Experienced Students Sanskrit Chanting Resources Sanskrit Education (Grammar & Enrichment) Cakra Resources Tantric Arts Resources Ancillary Resources The Collective: All Sessions for July-October 2020 Mantra Sadhana (37:33) Sanskrit & Ritual (182:12) Shanti Mantras & Pranayama (78:55) Transformative Tantric Arts (91:26) Devi Puja (46:20) Goddess Group Cakra Embodiment (63:42) Ashtanga Therapeutics (80:15) Miracles & Manifestation Circle (61:45) October @ DIKSHA Syllabus: Resurrecting the Divine Feminine: Claiming Womb Wisdom & Ancestral Medicine Resources for Enrichment & Sadhana Educational Seminar Sunday 10/4 @ 6-7:30 p.m. EST (86:03) Tantric Arts Fundamentals Sunday 10/25 @ 10-11 a.m. EST (71:27) September @ DIKSHA September Syllabus Educational Seminar -- Sun 9/6 @ 6-8 p.m. (93:44) Sanskrit Session I -- Mon 9/7 @ 4-6 p.m. (126:42) Saundarya Lahari -- Mon 9/21 @ 4-6 p.m. (37:28) Ashtanga Therapeutics -- Sat 9/26 @ 9:30-11 a.m. Tantric Arts Fundamentals -- Sun 9/27 @ 9:30-11 a.m. (60:57) August @ DIKSHA Educational Seminar -- Sun 8/2 @ 6-8 p.m. EST (111:52) Sanskrit Session I -- Mon 8/3 @ 4-6 p.m. EST (148:25) Saundarya Lahari -- Mon 8/17 @ 4-6 p.m. EST (101:24) Ashtanga Therapeutics -- Sat 8/29 @ 9:30-11 a.m. EST (99:55) Tantric Arts Fundamentals -- Sun 8/30 @ 9:30-11 a.m.m EST (106:36) DIKSHA: August 2020 Reading List & Resources August Syllabus Reading List Reading Enrichment Selections Daily Ritual: Yantra Drawing Monthly Ritual: Constructing a Code of Liberation Sanskrit Sessions Ashtanga Therapeutics Tantric Arts Fundamentals July @ DIKSHA DIKSHA: Syllabus & Reading List for July 2020 DIKSHA: Educational Seminar -- SUN 7/5 @ 6-7:30 p.m. EST (122:43) DIKSHA: Sanskrit Seminar: Part 1 -- MON 7/6 @ 4-6 p.m. EST (145:25) DIKSHA: Sanskrit Seminar: Part 2 -- MON 7/20 @ 4-6 p.m. EST (124:25) DIKSHA: Ashtanga Therapeutics Fundamentals -- SAT 7/25 @ 11-1 p.m. EST (135:23) DIKSHA: Tantric Arts Fundamentals -- SUN 7/26 @ 9-10:30 a.m. EST (109:47) Moon Cycle Information Full Moon Brahmari Practice 7/31 New Moon Monday 7/20 Sales Page