Mia Jokiniva has worked as a professional in the field of exercise and yoga for over 25 years. She is the founder of Finland’s first year-round retreat center, Villa Mandala, and the yoga portal Bindu. She is also an anthropologist, yoga teacher trainer, yoga therapist, and one of the pioneers of recovery in Finland. Mia’s passions in yoga include Hindu mythology, mantras, Sanskrit, tantra, and Buddhist philosophy.
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IN THE WHIRL OF SHAKTI, part 1/4: SARASWATI

Saraswati’s shakti – the creator of the new and the mistress of flow
Saraswati is the archetype of artistry, studies, teaching, and the love of knowledge. She is also the shakti of inspiration, expression, and new creation. In the mini-lecture and practice, you will transform Saraswati’s shakti energy in various ways into yoga tools and shakti within yourself. Finally, you will do manifestation mantras and the Saraswati seed meditation.

Language: Finnish
Duration: 1:30
Category: Yoga
Note: A yoga mat (or something to lie on) is needed
Age: Suitable also for children

IN THE WHIRL OF SHAKTI: LAKSHMI

Lakshmi’s shakti – queen mother and the shakti of sustenance
Lakshmi is the archetype of abundance, fertility, and sustaining life. She is also the shakti of sublime femininity, beauty, and good fortune. In the mini-lecture and practice, you will transform Lakshmi’s shakti energy to the rhythms of music into yoga tools and shakti within yourself. Finally, you will do manifestation mantras and the Lakshmi gift meditation.

Language: Finnish
Duration: 1:30
Category: Yoga
Note: A yoga mat (or something to lie on) is needed
Age: Suitable also for children

IN THE WHIRL OF SHAKTI: DURGA

Durga’s shakti – a dazzling Amazonian woman, invincible warrior, the first feminist
Durga is a fierce warrior, the archetype of making decisions and defending justice. She is also the shakti of victory and courage. In the workshop, you will transform Durga’s shakti energy into yoga tools and shakti within yourself. Finally, you will do manifestation mantras and Durga’s resolution meditation.

Language: Finnish
Duration: 1:30
Category: Yoga
Age: Suitable also for children

IN THE WHIRL OF SHAKTI: KALI

Kali’s shakti – resolver of conflicts, terminator, and the shakti of peace
Kali is the archetype of ending cycles and letting go. She is also the shakti of defending boundaries, truth, and healthy aggression. Kali is the guardian of light and shadow, and no one walks over Kali! In the workshop, you will transform Kali in various ways into the shakti within yourself. You will do manifestation mantras and a powerful Kali truth meditation.

Language: Finnish
Duration: 1:30
Category: Yoga
Age: Suitable also for children