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The lotus cannot be there without the mud. Likewise, happiness cannot be there without suffering. Looking deeply into our suffering, we gain an understanding of it, which gives happiness a chance to blossom. Thus, the lotus does not have to reject the mud, and the beauty of the lotus actually gives value to the mud." - Thich Nhat Hahn
In these monthly, informal gatherings, you will learn foundational breathing and meditative practices, as well as discussion and insights into the practices themselves. These gatherings are for new meditators, seasoned practitioners, and everyone in between.
n these monthly, informal gatherings, you will learn foundational breathing and meditative practices, as well as discussion and insights into the practices themselves. These gatherings are for new meditators, seasoned practitioners, and everyone in between. Meditation is one of the most profound ways to weather the storms of life, and it provides us with inner calm, more clarity, less reactivity and a more regulated nervous system. I look forward to sharing these foundations of peace with you!
Betsy and Justyn will host a discussion around radical acceptance of being a soul in a female body. We will invoke conversations around the limitations of beauty standards, the body as a mudra, valuing the body beyond appearance, practices to expand your perception and connecting to the inner rebel who creates her own body narrative
In these monthly, informal gatherings, you will learn foundational breathing and meditative practices, as well as discussion and insights into the practices themselves. These gatherings are for new meditators, seasoned practitioners, and everyone in between. Meditation is one of the most profound ways to weather the storms of life, and it provides us with inner calm, more clarity, less reactivity and a more regulated nervous system. I look forward to sharing these foundations of peace with you!
One hour class includes short discussion of technique, breathwork, meditation, and opportunity for Q & A.
In these monthly, informal gatherings, you will learn foundational breathing and meditative practices, as well as discussion and insights into the practices themselves. These gatherings are for new meditators, seasoned practitioners, and everyone in between. Meditation is one of the most profound ways to weather the storms of life, and it provides us with inner calm, more clarity, less reactivity and a more regulated nervous system. I look forward to sharing these foundations of peace with you!
February’s focus is on self-compassion and self-love. No experience is necessary; this gathering is for everyone. Bring an open heart and a willingness to connect with yourself and others.
Meditation is one of the most profound ways to weather the storms of life, and it provides us with inner calm, more clarity, less reactivity and a more regulated nervous system. Practicing together in community creates an even more potent experience as elevating our awareness in concert with others raises the vibration of all.
Meditation is an invitation to connect with our own inner awareness, and ultimately guide us towards weathering the storms of life with more insight and calm. The power of meditating in community is even more profound and healing
These gatherings are for new meditators, seasoned practitioners, and everyone in between. Meditation is one of the most profound ways to weather the storms of life, and it provides us with inner calm, more clarity, less reactivity and a more regulated nervous system. Now more than ever, we need to show up for ourselves and for each other to share these practices of refuge in difficult times.
The practice of Yoga Nidra is rooted in a vast body of knowledge; we will dive deep into the inner states of well-being and resting in peace and stillness to nurture the part of us that is timeless and always at ease. Give yourself the gift of divine rest.
Are you ready to let go of negative thought patterning? Are you ready to reintroduce yourself to your body’s innate intuition? Are you ready to step outside of conditioning? Can you imagine that you might find acceptance and love for the body that you live in, just as it is, right this minute? This is a journey of reconnecting to your inner truth and healing the sacred relationship with the body. This series is designed to support you as you reclaim your relationship to your intuition and the inner wisdom of the body unconditioned by society, family, and the wellness industry.
This online meditation series is for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Each session is guided with practices that will help you live life more mindfully, more calm, anchored to peace and equanimity. Learn how to utilize techniques in meditation and apply them to daily living.
Each session is recorded so if you are unable to attend live, you have access to all practices.
$40 investment (that’s only $10 per class)!
Online only on Wednesdays, February 22nd through March 15th from 5:30-6:00 p.m. CST
Once registered and payment received, Zoom link will be sent for entire series.
Invest in yourself, in your commitment to showing up for yourself with kindness, awareness, mindfulness, compassion and love.
Yoga Nidra is the practice of deep surrender. It is the space in which we reclaim our innate space of rest, rejuvenation, and the possibilities of removing the obstacles that stand between us and our deepest desires.
Dharma Shakti: The Song of the Soul training guides you through a unique process using the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and the Vedic Purusharthas (four aims of the soul or four desires) to help identify your intentions, overcome self-defeating ideas and behaviors, and recognize your Soul’s Song or purpose.
Are you ready to let go of negative thought patterning? Are you ready to re-access the ability to connect to your body’s intuition? Are you ready to step outside of conditioning? Can you imagine that you might find acceptance and love for the body that you live in, just as it is, right this minute?
As women, we are raised and conditioned to fit into certain roles. We are fed to believe that we must present ourselves in a specific way (or ways). Whether these messages were implicit or explicit, we have been shaped, literally and figuratively, by these constructs, pressures, and expectations. During this 5 -week series our intention is to identify these limiting beliefs, examine how they have impacted our sense of self, specifically as it relates to ourselves and our bodies that we inhabit, and dismantle the internal story that kept us from fully accepting who we are.
This workshop is both in person AND online.
If you are new to meditation, a sometime meditator, or a daily practitioner, this workshop is for you! Your mind is a muscle that, over time, can learn new pathways and new ways of observing both your inner and outer worlds. We work with the natural tendencies of the mind in order to gain access to spacious awareness; and eventually, a more calm and less reactive mind. With these practices, you will train the mind to focus, and begin to access the path to changing your habits and ultimately, changing your reality.
You will learn:
· What meditation is and what it is not
· The benefits of a regular and consistent meditation practice
· 2 Practices to increase mindfulness, reduce anxiety, and find inner peace and calm
· Tips to set up a space to support your practice
People often say that meditating is hard, but it doesn’t have to be! Remember that meditation is not practiced so that we become “expert” meditators, instead, it is to help us become more “expert” in our daily lives. Meditation provides us with the space to connect with the part of us that is undisturbed by daily life and can weather any storm.
Cost is $40 to attend either in person or online - all participants will receive recordings of the 2 practices!
This workshop is hosted by Up Yoga and is offered both in person and online. This workshop is a deeper exploration of the origins, practices, and state of Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is a practice of deep rest and surrender. An opportunity to relax into a blissful state of being. It is the space of true healing, the state in which we are not sleeping, dreaming, or waking, but something beyond.
Meditation Teacher Training with Betsy Weiner
Hosted by UP Yoga
This training is rooted in the wisdom of Tantra, the ancient yogic science of collecting and directing our life force (prana). These practices are utilized to cultivate clarity, ease, and steadiness. In this four-week training you’ll learn the foundations for teaching meditation techniques sourced in the tradition of the Himalayan masters. The Tantric tradition teaches that when we shift our inner space, we can radiate outward to affect our outside circumstances. If you are interested in enhancing your teaching, and sharing the limbs of yoga beyond asana, this training is for you.
What you’ll cover:
· Cultivating your Seat
· Diaphragmatic Breathing
· Pranayama for Meditation
· Prana/Pranic Alignment
· Mantra Meditation
· Chakra Awareness
· Prana Dharana
· Kriya Meditation
· Heart -Center Meditation (Yoga Sutra 1:36)
· Meditation for Stability
· Guided Savasana
· Seat of the Teacher/Holding Space
Continuing Education Credits:
This training qualifies for 20 CE hours if completed by February 2021.
Details:
· Class 1: Wednesday, January 5th 6:00-8:30 p.m.
· Class 2: Wednesday, January 12th 6:00-8:30 p.m.
· Class 3: Wednesday, January 19th 6:00-8:30 p.m.
· Class 4 + Closing Circle: Wednesday, January 26th 6:00-9:00 p.m
· 10 contact hours (four 2.5-hour sessions + closing circle), plus 10 hours of at-home study (weekly group discussions and assignments)
· Final completion exam and submission of a recorded meditation for certification must be turned in by February 28th, 2021.
Cost is $399
Required:
· Moving Inward: The Journey to Meditation by Rolf Solvik
· Prerequisite: completion (or current student) of any 200-hour teacher training
About Betsy:
For over 20 years Betsy has been guiding, teaching, facilitating and mentoring students from the foundation of the practices of yoga, meditation, Yoga Nidra, mindfulness and Ayurveda. She is deeply rooted in Tantra and the lineage of Sri Vidya and the Himalayan Masters, which has been the focus of her study, practice, and teaching. She subscribes, wholeheartedly, to the belief that each individual is born with innate wisdom and joy. Betsy finds deepest meaning in facilitating the process of guiding others towards the remembering of what they already know; that they are a spark of the Divine, and that ultimately, they are the architect of their own lives.
Yoga Nidra is a practice of deep rest and surrender. An opportunity to relax into a blissful state of being. There are no prerequisites to attend and all levels and abilities are welcome.
Please come prepared in comfortable clothes (layers are best). We will spend a little bit of time setting up with comfortable and supportive options for everyone.
Much of our suffering comes from not knowing who we truly are and what we are here to do. This program, Discover Your Dharma, is a series designed to lead you to the revelation of understanding your unique Self, and how you will best weave your thread into the fabric of life. You will be guided through meditations to access your inner wisdom, as well as self-inquiry and writing exercises that will help to peel away the layers to experience the core of your being. True Self-knowing is one of the aims of yoga - the union of mind, body, and spirit, and the state when we are our most empowered and aligned. Equally important is understanding your limiting beliefs; the stories and narratives that you have created that are standing between you and the life that you not only truly want, but deserve. This knowledge, along with the tools to create a life of purposeful and heartfelt intention, will give you a new blueprint that will be your guide to becoming the architect of your life.
Leaning on ancient wisdom, these practices and techniques are time -tested and powerfully effective in moving us towards living a life of purpose, meaning, contentment, joy, and freedom.
You will come away feeling empowered with a renewed sense of inner joy, strength and freedom. Give yourself the gift of embarking on this sacred journey back to your most powerful Self.
Meeting Details and schedule:
We will meet on Zoom over the course of 4 Sundays, beginning on Sunday, September 25th and ending on Sunday, October 17th. Each session is from 1-4 p.m. CST. Each session will be recorded and sent to you. You will also get a guidebook pdf that you will be using as a companion to our sessions.
Cost: $350 for the 4-session series, plus a FREE follow up for the group 40 days after our last meeting. You will also get a FREE one hour , 1:1 session anytime within the year of finishing the 4-week series (until October 17, 2022).
If you have done the work of the Four Desires, or other dharma work, and you are looking for a place to continue to learn more about refining your Dharma Code, unwinding the knots of vikalpa, and building and implementing sankalpa, then this once-monthly, 6-month commitment is for you. We will meet on Zoom on the third Sunday of every month beginning in May. Each session will begin with a short meditation, discussion and refining of any of the work of the Four Desires, as well as practices and techniques that serve as support for this work. Questions are always welcome! As we gather, we solidify the container with which to carry on the meaningful and purposeful work of living dharmically. This group is created for you to be held and supported by the sangha to continue to build on the foundation of the work of the Four Desires.
Email for registration link - sessions are by donation.
If you have done the work of the Four Desires, or other dharma work, and you are looking for a place to continue to learn more about refining your Dharma Code, unwinding the knots of vikalpa, and building and implementing sankalpa, then this once-monthly and/or quarterly meeting is for you. We will meet on Zoom on the third Sunday of every month beginning in June. This gathering will run for one year from our first meeting in June. As we gather, we solidify the container with which to carry on the meaningful and purposeful work of living aligned with our dharma. This group is created for you to be held and supported by the sangha to continue to build on the foundation of the work of the Four Desires. Email for more information or for registration information.
Schedule: Sunday, June 13th 10-11:30 a.m. CST on Zoom - recording is available for any participant who is registered.
In this teacher training, you will dive deep into study of the history and philosophy of the tradition and lineage of the ancient practices of Yoga Nidra. You will learn how the practices evolved, the reason for their evolution, how to practice, when to practice and how to implement and teach these practices to others.
Please join me on Zoom every Thursday in May for a FREE meditation series. Each week we will focus on a different practice of meditation, as well as brief discussion. You will also receive an email at the beginning of each week with self-inquiry questions to work with each day (if desired!). Sessions will be recorded. These practices are for all levels of practitioner! If you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, it is an opportunity to come together as a sangha (community) in the virtual and raise our energy and consciousness. Please email for the link and to join.
Please join me on Zoom every Thursday in May for a FREE meditation series. Each week we will focus on a different practice of meditation, as well as brief discussion. You will also receive an email at the beginning of each week with self-inquiry questions to work with each day (if desired!). Sessions will be recorded. These practices are for all levels of practitioner! If you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, it is an opportunity to come together as a sangha (community) in the virtual and raise our energy and consciousness. Please email for the link and to join.
Please join me on Zoom every Thursday in May for a FREE meditation series. Each week we will focus on a different practice of meditation, as well as brief discussion. You will also receive an email at the beginning of each week with self-inquiry questions to work with each day (if desired!). Sessions will be recorded. These practices are for all levels of practitioner! If you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, it is an opportunity to come together as a sangha (community) in the virtual and raise our energy and consciousness. Please email for the link and to join.
Please join me on Zoom every Thursday in May for a FREE meditation series. Each week we will focus on a different practice of meditation, as well as brief discussion. You will also receive an email at the beginning of each week with self-inquiry questions to work with each day (if desired!). Sessions will be recorded. These practices are for all levels of practitioner! If you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, it is an opportunity to come together as a sangha (community) in the virtual and raise our energy and consciousness. Please email for the link and to join.
True Self-knowing is one of the aims of yoga - the union of mind, body, and spirit, and the state when we are our most empowered and aligned. Equally important is understanding your limiting beliefs; the stories and narratives that you have created that are standing between you and the life that you not only truly want, but deserve. This knowledge, along with the tools to create a life of purposeful and heartfelt intention, will give you a new blueprint that will be your guide to becoming the architect of your life.
