Six Weeks toward Self-Compassion

Dates: February 14th, 2021 - March 27th, 2021

Molly and Oonagh will be sharing a six week journey to create a foundation for radical self-acceptance using a blend of Yoga Philosophy, Scientific Theory and Embodiment Practices.

Each week will highlight a theme around one of Patanjali’s Yamas as a framework for self-love. We will explore self-care through a trauma-informed lens drawing upon self-regulation tools, research on stress, trauma theory. Building on this knowledge, we will create a foundation where you will begin to understand how your unique body and inner system responds to stress.

Embodiment practices such as breath work, movement practices, meditation, restorative rest, expressive art, and yoga nidra will be shared to cultivate a deeper connection between body, mind and heart. We will move through the program as a community with allocated time and space for sharing and connection.

What are the Yamas?

Yoga goes much deeper than a physical practice - it provides us with Yamas and Niyamas, which can be seen as the ethical foundation of yoga. The Yamas provide us with guidance and wisdom on caring for ourselves and others without limiting us, rather they invite us to live more openly and harmoniously.

The Yamas and how they apply to Self-Compassion

- Ahimsa - non-violence as a form of self-love.

- Satya - truthfulness as a way of honoring our experiences and our unique response to stress and trauma.

- Asteya - non-stealing through trusting in the abundance of life.

- Brahmacharya - moderation  which builds on self-worth.

- Aparigraha -letting go of attachment -  liberating ourselves from negative self talk.

The program includes:

-Six - two hour experiential practices.

- Recorded talks and experiential practices to further explore the program content (one hour total each week).

- A journal with prompts following the topics each week to invoke an inner journey of transformation.

Weekly Lives: 9:30 - 11:30 am PT (recorded for those who can’t join live)

Investment: early bird rate: 120 Euros / $145 usd until February 8th. Price then goes up to 165 euros / $198 usd.