COURSES
Are You Ready To Meet The Love of Your Life?
Yoga, Sex + Death TM
ONLINE - Coming Fall 2021
You’ll enjoy:
- Pre-recorded, on-demand immersions that dive deep into course material
- 12 90-minute Tantrik Hatha practice sessions
- Guided experiential exercises to download and own
- Supplemental reading materials to support you in your journey
- Reflective homework assignments to support your integration of the material
- A private community forum exclusively for course participants to connect and receive support
- Early registration access to the Yoga, Sex + Death Intensive Retreat
Samarasa’s signature course is a study on the relationship between yoga, sacred sexuality, and death through a deeper examination of the two main themes that connect them:
Intimacy + Letting Go
COURSE OVERVIEW
PART 1
YOGA
We ground the basic foundation of the course in yogic philosophy as we move beyond the physical body towards a deeper understanding of the subtle body. We’ll dive deeply into the chakra system – by first studying a brief overview from the more classical traditions to the new age Jungian concept of the chakra system and its relationship to yoga postures (asana). We’ll apply this knowledge to practice for releasing blockages/tensions (granthis) and purifying subtle impressions (samskaras) in the energy body for more freedom, ease, peace, lightness, clarity, an intimacy with life and a total acceptance/openness to whatever arises.
PART 2
SEX
Continuing to build on the knowledge and practices of the subtle body we learn in part 1, we begin to focus more deeply on the vital energy of sexuality and it’s 3 forces – eros, sex and love. We will closely examine our own relationship to each to discover where we’re blocked and experience how these blockages of sexual energy directly relate to all other aspects of our lives. We’ll free up this vital energy so it can begin to flow freely and life can expand beyond measure as a deep sense of connectedness to others emerges.
PART 3
DEATH
When most of us think about death (or the groundlessness of life itself), we feel sadness or anxiety in the face of such profound insecurity. In this course, we begin to see that those very feelings are the fertile ground in which we can become more courageous, wise, and compassionate towards ourselves and others. We’ll continue to build on what we’ve learned in Part 1 and 2 to learn about what sacredness means and how to attune ourselves to experience it every day, so that when death comes, it can be a vehicle for fully merging with this limitless wisdom.
Yoga, Sex + Death TM Retreat
April 30 - May 7, 2022
(Scholarships available for BIPOC + LGBTQIA.)
Investment: $3200
Members receive 10% discount with coupon code.
(This retreat is limited to 10 participants and is open to those who identify as female.)
*Price assumes a shared double room. Single rooms available for an adjusted cost.
Registration coming soon. Join the waitlist to receive first access!
Where you’ll stay..
Villa Sumaya is the most breathtaking boutique hotel on Lake Atitlán in Santa Cruz, Guatemala. Surrounded by the beautiful colors and fragrances of lush flowers and foliage with the waves of the lake gently lapping in the background, it is a feast for the senses - both warmed by the sun and cooled by gentle lake breezes.
Villa Sumaya is an immersion into Lake Atitlán's most luxurious experiences; boasting a hot tub and pool overlooking the lake, sauna, juice bar, healing rooms, apothecary, and a renowned spa, it is the perfect backdrop for a time of withdrawal from the outside world. It is a soft place to do the deep work of self-discovery - gently and lovingly. It offers a haven for travelers from all over the world while simultaneously remaining true to its indigenous roots. All meals will be made vegetarian and prepared fresh on site daily. Read more here.
A non-refundable $600 deposit is required to reserve your spot. Deposit is transferrable to another YSD course.
What people are saying...
"I am a yoga teacher and student and have attended many workshops over the years, but I have to say that this one was, by far, the most rewarding... It gave those of us who attended an opportunity to get to know each other while submerging ourselves in the teachings so that we gained a momentum that had us all glowing, inspired and more wholehearted by the end of the 6 weeks. None of us wanted it to end… I learned so much without ever feeling overwhelmed and always left each class feeling happy, inspired, and deeply grateful. The whole experience was life changing!"
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Amy Foreman, USA
"This six week yoga series was a beautiful spiritual gift. I am a 67 year-old practicing Catholic and somewhat progressive. I have some experience with yoga but I am basically a novice. I signed up for the session because I wanted to take a fresh look at my life… It opened my eyes to so many things about myself and the world around me. Susan is amazing. She has an exceptional ability to take a ton of information and make it digestible so that it became something that we could embrace and understand. I felt like we “hung” on every word waiting for the next tidbit. As a bonus, I got to know a group of beautiful women and now I have a new yoga family. Many thanks to Susan for making it possible. Overall, a fantastic experience!!"
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Athena Chavez, USA
"Words do not encapsulate how much I benefited from the Yoga, Sex + Death course I participated in with Susan. My perspective on life has changed in every aspect for the better. I am more aware of who I am as opposed to flying through life as a chain of reactions to my environment. I had some reservations on time commitment due to my job and family, but I am so thankful I overcame my excuses to participate in this course. I ended the six weeks renewed, enlightened and rich with friendship. I feel as though this class should be a prerequisite to life."
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Roxanne Benatar, USA