YOGA

Much of my practice both personally and professionally is rooted in tantric philosophy.  Below is a brief description of a very vast and sacred practice.

Tantra, in it's literal meaning, is "to weave, to expand, to spread". The tantric approach to life takes the whole person into account; our human as well as our spiritual nature.  Tantra believes that we can achieve true and everlasting fulfillment only when all the threads of the fabric of life are woven according to the pattern designated by nature. 

A tantra practice reweaves the fabric of life and restores it to its original pattern.  The key to success is SHAKTI - THE POWER OF SOUL, the power of the divine force within, which every single being holds.  Without access to our Shakti, true spiritual illumination is not possible.  Awakening and using Shakti is the goal of tantra. 

Tantra emphasizes purification of the mind and heart and the cultivation of a spiritually illuminating philosophy of life.  As a science, it experiments with techniques whose effectiveness depends on the precise application of the practice. 

We are truly one with each other.  The universe exists within each of us and we are a smaller part of a greatly larger and infinite whole.  When you awaken the divinity in your self, you awaken the divinity outside of you and vice versa.  This is the basis of tantra:

Yatha Pindande, Tatha Brahmande - "Whatever is in the body is also in the universe." 

And this is the basis of the healing work we do. 

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

To delight, to enchant, to captivate, to entrance, to bewitch, to transport, to ravish, to excite, to gladden, to bring you into Union with the Divine.

Join Jackie and Carmen for this 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training program where you will learn the foundations of this ancient practice that has been offering numerous benefits to so many - especially in an ever transforming world. 

A yoga teacher training is so much more than just studying and learning how to bring this practice to others; it is about finding your voice, learning more about who you are and how you want to serve in the world.  It is about welcoming the support of a community and having fun!

Dedicate yourself to this 10 month yoga teacher training and transformational process. As we come together one weekend a month we will study and practice the vast principles of Yoga to support you in both self discovery and in the journey towards becoming a yoga teacher. This offering is for those that want to deepen their understanding and practice of yoga and for those that wish to teach.

You can expect to meet one Saturday and Sunday per month February 2025- October 2025 from 9am-330pm at Awaken Yoga in Le Mars, IA.

DATES:
February 8th + 9th at Awaken Yoga in Le Mars, IA
March 8th + 9th Core Studio in Sioux City, IA
April 12th + 13th at Awaken Yoga
May 3rd + 4th** Core Studio
June 14th + 15th Awaken Yoga
July 12th + 13th Core Studio
August 9th + 10th Awaken Yoga
September 13th + 14th Core Studio
October 11th + 12th Awaken Yoga

Investment $2888 when paid in full or a payment plan is also available. Non refundable deposit $975 to hold your spot with monthly payments of $200 starting in January 2025.

There will be space for 16 students in this offering.

Body Temple Dance

Body Temple Dance, created by Adriana Rizzolo (@artofloving) - is a somatic and spiritual wholistic approach and movement made for you to inhabit your body’s authentic pleasure, love, and aliveness.  

Body Temple Dance helps people come home to their bodies, connect to true Love within and live a soulful life oriented toward true healing, relating and sovereignty.

Come as you are, welcome the fullness of yourself and learn how to receive the healing power of unconditional love through your bodies innate wisdom.

All genders, races, sexualities and ethnicities welcomed! Leave your judgments and preconceived notions at the door and let’s dance! 

STAY TUNED FOR UPCOMING BODY TEMPLE DANCE OPPORTUNITIES in 2025!