Hi Reader,

First an invitation to an incredibly valuable free summit, then a morning movement & meditation practice for all, and invitations to dive deeper in study of the bodymind and yoga philosophy.

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Part of the power of mindful embodied practice is in how it can be a tool to unwind and heal trauma, a topic I'm thrilled to share as a featured practice guide in the *Free* Power of Meditation Summit, hosted by therapist and Dharma teacher Kelly Blaser. The theme of this year's Power of Meditation series is... How to Heal Trauma and Build Resilience Through Dharma and Psychotherapy.

This series brings together an esteemed group of Dharma teachers, psychotherapists, and mystics who offer deep reflections about how they’re holding space for themselves and others in these volatile times. They’ll share ideas and techniques for staying in compassionate presence with yourself and others as the world we’re all a part of evolves. Truly medicine for our rapidly changing world, and it’s completely free!

My contribution is a guided Embodied Resilience practice, specifically to support the nervous system in healing trauma. When you tune in for the whole of this valuable event, you’ll get complimentary access to many profound and visionary teachers, who will equip you with invaluable skills and strategies to…

• Heal trauma through the intersection of dharma teachings, mindfulness, meditation, and the methods of psychotherapy
• Understand how meditation affects the way trauma is held in both the brain and the body
• Stay open through radical challenges with the support of a non-dual perspective
• Enhance interoceptive awareness and sensitivity with somatic techniques
• Stay present in the midst of radical personal, societal, and global changes
• Learn methodologies to install positive states in your mind-body field
• See present moment awareness as a source of deep resilience
• Practice radical inner healing as an essential component of becoming an empowered agent of social change… and more!
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I've attended or participated in this event for a few years, and it's truly one of the greatest gifts of each new year. I hope you'll join me and so many other brilliant teachers in the Power of Meditation Summit.

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Find YOUR Practice

To get you inspired, this Morning Movement & Meditation practice is perfect blend of gently waking up the bodymind through shaking, scrubbing and playing with walking patterns, followed by seated pranayama and mantra meditation to start your morning right.

For regular exploration, join us for weekly Embodied Resilience™ classes live online every Thursday, 9-10am PT (plus replay available indefinitely). Join in January & get 3 months half-off- only $15/month for weekly out-of-the-box movement, breath & meditation that will make your whole being feel grounded & alive, peaceful & present, that you can return to again & again. **You'll get a few more weekly reminders this month, then less frequently - because the offer for 3 months half off is something I don't want you to miss!**

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Resonance in Light: Somatic Yoga & Deep Relaxation

Immerse yourself in a serene oasis Tuesdays this winter season with a unique fusion of somatic yoga and immersive art. Set within the mesmerizing backdrop of the Resonance in Light art show, these weekly yoga sessions offer an unparalleled experience to unwind and soothe body, mind and spirit.

Savor somatic yoga to melt away stress while being enveloped by the enchanting sounds of the Gamelatron and sound-reactive immersive light sculptures that are designed to bring your parasympathetic nervous system into balance - the rest and digest channel that is medicine for modern life.

These sessions begin this week at Heron Arts in San Francisco, shared with two other teachers. Find all your info to grab your spot and join us for this special experience HERE.

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Dive Deeper in Learning for Life

If you love movement of any kind, want to get the most benefit for your body+mind+soul, and especially if you're a teacher, I invite you to dive deep with me in:

• San Francisco, Jan 27-28 for Embodied Anatomy: Fascia, Biotensegrity & Beyond (my favorite workshop to teach on the implications of the paradigm shift away from mechanical anatomy)
• Encinitas, Feb 2-4, for Embodied Resilience™ Immersion into Spiral Alignment (this one is going to go further in one weekend than any immersion before!).

I'm going to make a promise for both of these immersive weekends... your body will thank you for life. Teachers, these workshop will transform your teaching skills and help you create truly accessible & healing classes that are deeply aligned within the body+mind as well as aligned with the philosophical teachings of yoga. Curious? Listen in to a recent Instagram live conversation I had with my dear body magician friend Maura Rassman about the Encinitas immersion... and it's also related to the San Francisco training.

Reach out if you have any questions!

Links have all the information you need but I'd love to personally tell you what I'm most excited about!

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​Subtle Body 1: Elements, Intro to Ayurveda & Origins of the Chakras has moved to February 10-11, 9am-1pm PT. Welcome special guest teacher Christopher Tompkins who'll be sharing direct translations & chakra mantra practice from source texts. Take a look at this link for a comprehensive list of topics covered, and reach out anytime if you have questions about this training or certificate trainings for Embodied Resilience or Living Yoga.

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In service to moving & living well, for ALL,

Michelle

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PS. Don't miss the Power of Meditation series, it's truly the best way to start your year.

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☆ Weekly Classes ☆

• ​Prana Vinyasa Flow | Wednesdays 630pm | Folk SF + streaming live
• ​Embodied Resilience | Thursdays 9am PT | online + recording
• Somatic Flow + Restore | Mondays 645pm | Cloudbreak Yoga Sausilito | begins February 12

☆ 2024 Trainings & Events ☆

• ​Embodied Anatomy: Fascia, Biotensegrity & Beyond | Jan 27-28 | Folk SF
• ​Embodied Resilience™ Immersion into Spiral Alignment | Feb 2-4 | Aum Dome, Encinitas
• ​Subtle Body 1: Elements, Intro to Ayurveda & Origins of the Chakras | Feb 10-11 | online
• ​Agni: Ayurveda, Digesting Experience & Tantrik Philosophy | date update tbd! | online
• ALIGN: Evolutions in Embodied Practice | Feb 21-23 | online details announced in January!
• ​Advanced Anatomy: Preventing & Working with Common Injuries | Feb 24-25 | Folk SF
• ​Envision Festival | March 4-11 | Costa Rica
• ​Subtle Body 30hr Immersion | March 27-29 | Folk SF
• ​Building Resilience | April 20-21 | online (start of Embodied Resilience™ Atelier 2024, open to public)
• ​Heart & History of Namaskar | April 27 | Folk SF + online
• ​Lightning in a Bottle Festival | May 22-27 | Buena Vista Lake, CA
• Embodied Anatomy: Fascia, Biotensegrity & Beyond | June 1-2 | online (part of Embodied Resilience™ Atelier 2024, open to public)
• Embodied Resilience™ Anatomy of Spiral Design & the Axis Syllabus | June-Sept | online (part of Embodied Resilience™ Atelier 2024)
• Fall modules announced soon.

*If you're tech-savvy and interested in the potential of work-trade, please reach out!*

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The Kutilaa School of Embodied Resilience is dedicated to offering accessible opportunities for helpful & relevant education on Living Yoga, Ayurvedic wisdom & evidence-based embodiment practices for physical, mental & emotional wellbeing specifically for modern life in a changing world.

The Kutilaa School of Embodied Resilience constitutes a Yoga Alliance registered yoga school offering in-depth, world-class yoga teacher training at the 300-HR level, as well as cutting-edge continuing education for movement teachers of all styles. In service to the needs of modern lives, we align deeply to the roots of yoga while adapting the powerful teachings to be practical, valuable and relevant today.

A core mission of the Kutilaa School is to ignite a shift from standard approaches to modern postural yoga towards regenerative, healthy embodied practices through non-linear movement, aligning more truly with yogic teachings of truth, non-harming and unity, as well as with our body as a footprint of the intelligence of the flow of life.

If you've read this far, thank you!! Birthing an online school takes alot of heart & hard work. 🌹

If you know anyone who could benefit from embodied resilience or living yoga practices, the greatest gift of support is sharing these offerings with friends.

Thank you in advance!

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