Sattva Yoga Journey with Cacao – Expanding Consciousness (in-person option)
with Julie Hsu

In the Sattva yoga journey, multiple tools of yoga are put together to create a journey with a theme, making them holistic and potentially transformational experiences.  In this particular journey, we will be working with expanding the consciousness to go beyond the individual self. Pranayama, kriyas, meditation and asana will be utilized.  Those without experience with kriyas will gain familiarity with the depth these practices offer.  They are often repetitive practices, involving movement, the breath, and sometimes mantra.  Unlike in drop-in classes, asanas will be simply supportive, used to ground and distribute energy after this deep work.

For this particular Sattva yoga journey, we will have the option of sharing a cacao drink at the beginning together.  Using ceremonial cacao can have a powerful effect on expanding the consciousness and creating a very meditative state, further deepening our experience together.  This part is completely optional - the practice will still be very effective without the cacao!

In-person attendees will be preparing their optional cacao on-site.  Mugs are available for use at the studio, but you may prefer to bring one that is special to you. If you are attending via Zoom, please come between 11:15 and 11:30 am Monday 5/13 or Thursday 5/16 (after Julie’s regular drop-in class) to pick up a packet of cacao to prepare at home. If you are unable to come at that time, please contact Julie to arrange another option.  Preparation instructions will be sent ahead of time to those attending via Zoom.