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“Transitions”

By looking at Transitions from various perspectives, Yasodhara Yoga European Network Teachers provide rich reflections for your practice.

The Stages of Transition

Consider the three stages of Transition:

  1. Ending, change
  2. A place of unknowing; patience and openness required
  3. Beginning, something new; allowing time for the new to emerge

Bring to mind a transition in your life and see it in the spiral of Light as you do the Divine Light Invocation. Then write about the transition. The following questions may help with your exploration:

Identify the stages you went through with this transition and then draw a symbol for each. Place them in order in front of you and ask: what did I learn at each stage? What could support me in future transitions and what would I want to change?

Transition And Relaxation

In Shavasana, relaxation is the first attempt to surrender, to let go. As the mind follows the flow of the breath, the ripples of the mental lake slowly subside. With continued practice, the senses are gradually withdrawn and become still. Surrender is an essential action for anyone who wishes to lead a spiritual life. (Hatha Yoga – The Hidden Language, Swami Radha, p 221)

Transition and ‘Shedding’

The cobra has to continually shed its skin in order to grow. How many times does an aspirant have to shed the old skin to let the new being emerge? Each time it is resurrection that will lead to a greater re-birth. (Hatha Yoga – The Hidden Language, Swami Radha, p 147)

Begin with a practice and reflect on a current transition in your life:

Transition and Nature

Observe the various stages of transition in nature.

  1. Go for a walk and take photos or make sketches of trees/plants. A week or so later take the same walk and again take photos/make sketches.
  2. Place the two sets of images in front of you and observe differences and similarities.
  3. Chant and then look at the images. Make notes of what you are drawn to. What do you see? What can nature teach you about transitions and your experience of making changes?

Transition and Art

Look through your art projects: your sketches, recordings, dances, writing …

Choose one. Use this as an inspiration for a new piece. Try to make an exact copy, or change its size, or use different materials, or a different medium. Be inspired.

Do a practice and reflect on your work both old and new. Thoughts to guide you:

Transition and the Unknown

We have a responsibility to practice renouncing, letting go of the worlds we keep creating – mental, emotional and spiritual worlds….What is your world and what have you built? Is it the world you want to live in? In renouncing the aspects that are not essential for growth in your life, a new sturdier, healthier, more positive way becomes possible…. As you grow in strength, you will have the courage to step into the unknown. (Living the Practice, Swami Radhananda, p 170-1)

Warm up your body and then step into the pose, Namaste to the Past, asking:

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Cancellation Policy

To reserve your space we require a non-refundable $300 deposit at the time of booking.

  • The $300 deposit is non-refundable, but if you cancel with at least two weeks’ notice, your payment may be transferred to another stay at the Ashram. 
  • If the cancellation is made less than 14 days before the start of the course, the deposit is not transferable. 
  • Deposits transferred following a cancellation are converted into a booking credit. This credit must be applied to a retreat scheduled within twelve (12) months of the cancellation date. 
  • If the credit is not used within this period, it will expire and be forfeited. Expired credits have no cash value and will not be refunded or extended.

Thank you for your consideration that will help make space available for other guests.