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The Mahabhutas: 5 Great Elements from a Yoga Perspective

with Melinda Thomas

Saturday, April 23, 2022

9-12 Pacific

12-3 Eastern

5-8pm Ireland/UK time

Program Description

Space. Earth. Water. Fire. Air. These five elements make up the Mahabhutas and the fabric of our physical existence. Each element holds its own qualities that relate to our physicality, mind, emotions, and spirit. Working with the elements from a yogic and contemplative perspective holds the power to enrich our lives with a deep sense of connection to nature, to ourselves, and to the divine.

Drawing from yogic wisdom, we will explore the physical, energetic, and spiritual qualities of each element. Through discussion, embodied meditation, journaling, and a yoga practice we will connect with the elements as companions and wise guides that offer invitations to a wild, grounded, fluid, spacious experience of incarnation.

No prior yoga background necessary. All bodies welcome. 

The retreat will be recorded for those who pre-register but are unable to attend at the scheduled time.

Your Guide for the Journey

Melinda

Melinda Thomas, E-RYT500

Melinda Thomas has been studying and practicing yoga for more than twenty years, and teaching for fifteen. In each of her classes and workshops Melinda weaves spiritual and contemplative themes into accessible, alignment based movement practice. Melinda is the Executive Assistant for Abbey of the Arts providing program, logistical and mentoring support. She is a writer and the author of Sacred Balance: Aligning Body and Spirit Through Yoga and the Benedictine Way. Melinda lives in North Carolina with her son whose room is often littered with LEGOs and who still wants to cuddle. Visit her website >>

Registration

Your registration constitutes an agreement with our online program Terms and Conditions below.

We offer a sliding scale of 3 fees for payment. The reduced fee for those who have lost their income and the sponsorship fee helps support our ability to offer scholarships. In an effort to keep this program accessible, please carefully consider both your own resources as well as honoring the expense, time, and energy required to run these programs and keep our work sustainable. Thank you!
 
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All prices displayed in USD.

$35

REduced Fee

$50

Regular fee

$65

Sponsorship fee

If you need a different payment plan or a greater scholarship to make this program accessible, please get in touch with us.

Terms and Conditions

Please consider your purchase carefully and review the many free materials we have on our website to make sure the program will be a good fit or get in touch with any questions.

We ask that you honor our work by not sharing the program materials with others who are not enrolled.

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These videos are made available to registered participants and may also be included in future versions of the program including self-study. If you choose to speak during a recorded gathering, you are giving us your consent to record that contribution. If you prefer not to be seen or heard, you can of course switch off or mute your camera or microphone at any time. Chat sessions are recorded and posted as well. Participation in the chat function is also giving consent to their recording. Breakout groups are never recorded.

If you choose a payment plan and stop payment before fulfilling the commitment without contacting us to make other arrangements, your access to the program will be removed.