Elysabeth Williamson

 This program has been cancelled. 

Margery McSweeney

At the root of all our fears lies the fear of death – our own and our loved ones. How would we live our lives differently if we contemplated and even practiced this ultimate letting go?

This powerful weekend explores both our personal relationship with death and dying, and practice in holding sacred space for others. We will begin the retreat with an open discussion about what is often left unspoken and take time to explore what feels unfinished in our lives if we were to die today. We will also use hands-on embodiment practices, both as givers and receivers, to go beyond fear so that we may rest in the eternal aspects of our being.

Savasana, the ancient Yogic practice for death, teaches us how to align ourselves in ways that encourage the deepest relaxation on every level. The exploration of death is ultimately a practice of deep release and joy. When we contemplate the nature of death directly and openly, with the support of others, we are empowered to live our lives with greater freedom and gratitude.

No previous yoga experience is required.

This retreat will provide the opportunity to:

• Openly uncover whatever conscious or unconscious fears and resistance we hold toward the process of death.

• Cultivate presence and tools to skillfully assist self and others to face their fears and resistance to death.
• Discover freedom from the immobilizing fear of the deaths of loved ones. Experiencing what remains eternal even in death.
• Uncover a heightened self-awareness and greater harmony, unity and joy with self and others.
• Feel greater joy and liberation to live our lives fully.

Recommended reading: This practice comes from The Pleasures and Principles of Partner Yoga and can be reviewed in advance of the workshop.