Yoga, Qigong, Massage, and Sacred Femininity with SARA-SHIVANI
Learn how to live with more energy, relaxed wellbeing and holistic success.
Participate in one of Sara-Shivani`s interactive workshops that present the most practical and effective elements of yoga, qigong, relaxation techniques, massage and super nutrition.
Each session presents tools and techniques that `naturally` enhance your holistic wellbeing. Sara-Shivani is known for her innovative guidance in presenting eastern modalities of health and fitness in a simple, fun and practical way.
For women she also offers her `lifeshop` sessions- a fusion of ancient and modern health practices that consider feminine physical and emotional needs with the aim of fostering self-empowerment.
Each program is based on Sara-Shivan`s theme `Shizen` (自然) which is Japanese for `nature` and `natural`. The kanji symbols literally mean `self ` (自) and `as exists` (然). Her mantra is ``As you are now, recognize. As you were born to be, remember. As you wish to exist, visualize. As nature intended, live ``
Also available;
1: Personal consultations and corporate classes.
2:Relaxation massage sessions.
3: Health and fitness retreats.
4: Yoga teacher training.
5: Event facilitation, interpretation, and translation.
Sara-Shivani is based in Japan and facilitates programs internationally. Sessions can be in English, Japanese or bilingual.
For Inquires and collaboration please email her directly at
Read Shivani`s HELLO YOGA interview, `` Juicier Japan: Exploring our Feminine Nature Through Yoga (Part 1 of 2)`` and learn more about her Goddess Lifeshops and women in Japan
Sara-Shivani was recently featured in Japan`s number one leading English magazine, Metropolis, Veggey Magazine and Yogini Vol. 12. For English articles click on `Sara Shivani` on the top right side of the HP.
Sara Shivani is on retreat during February. WORKSHOPS and WEEKLY CLASS resume in Japan during March.
Upcoming Events
Water ＆ Peace Global Forum 2010 at Lake Biwa, the Mother Lake of Japan.
Water is the most common and important substance on Earth. Yet, at the same time, water is the most mysterious matter on this planet.
March 22 is World Water Day as declared by the United Nations.
First-class musicians, scientists and spiritual leaders from all over the world will travel to the Biwako Hall . They will sing and play music on water, and talk about the latest research on water and its importance for the sustainability and wellness of life.
Sara Shivani is a long time fan of the Water Messiah~Dr Emoto Masaru (author of Messages from Water and Producer of this International Event). She will MC this forum and hopes you can join her in further lets discovering the truth and power of water to create health and peace within each individual, each community and country.
When: March 20 (Sat), March 21 (Sun), and March 22 (Mon), 2010
Where: Lake Biwako, near Kyoto Japan.
http://www.lakebiwaevent.org
Wine `n Yoga at the Beach~MARCH 5th (Friday).
In honor of International Women's Day (March 8th) we can do some good for ourselves and for the women of the future at the same time.
You are invited to join one of two scheduled charity yoga classes on March 5th in Kamakura. Women and men welcome! Proceeds will be donated to Room to Read's Girls' Education Program which motivates, educates and empowers girls by providing the support they need to enroll and remain in school. The money raised will be donated to girls' education in India, which is the birthplace of yoga.
10:00-11:45 a.m. Morning Yoga Class. A rejuvenating yoga class to build mind, body,and spirit.
(2,000 Yen, English & Japanese).
6:30-8:15 p.m. Wine Tasting and Yoga.
Unwind your senses with some wine tastingand deeply relax with some yoga you can do anytime, any place. Yoga or workout clothingnot needed. 3,000 Yen.
Email Sara-Shivani for more details
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Education is the basic tool for the development of consciousness
and the reconstitution of society." - Mahatma Gandhi
Hope you can join us in helping to raise money for the future women of India and the world.
Exploring our Feminine Nature through Yoga~ Goddess Lifeshop
Tao and Tantra Yoga for Women at Sun and Moon Yoga. (Bilingual)
at Sun and Moon Yoga April 24/25
April 24 Lifeshop. (Saturday) 4:30-9:30pm Exploring Session One
April 25 Lifeshop Exploring Session Two (Sunday) 18:45-22:15
Deepen your current yoga practice with some tools, techniques and rituals that awaken the “goddess“ within you.
Learn how to feel happier, sexier and stronger as a woman on and off the yoga mat. Sara-Shivani`s lifeshop is a unique synthesis of hatha and tantra yoga, qigong, healing massage, dynamic meditation and dance. You will have the opportunity to explore how wonderful it is to be a woman and enrich your life with the healing power of feminine group support. Come and explore and express yourself and find the radiant woman within.
This lifeshop covers different content from the 2009 lifeshop. Both sessions are open to women of all backgrounds, ages, yoga styles and levels. The lifeshop is longer than the usual workshop because we not only do individual explorations but group exercises so you can deepen self-awareness, bond with other women and create lasting connections. You will discover how empowering it is to share your dreams, desires and challenges with other women.
April 24 (Saturday) 4:30-9:30pm Exploring Session One. Theme: Exploring the goddess within.
Content:
4:30-5:15 Warm-up exercises and asanas: Opening the first-, second- and third chakras
5:15-6:30 Yin and Yang Dance meditation: Tune into your goddess nature through exploring both your feminine and masculine natures.
6:30-7:00 Goddess Circle
7:00-7:45 group dinner break: Pot luck~ bring your favorite Vegetarian dish.
7:45-8:30 Female anatomy and reflexology: Theory, philosophy, practices and group sharing.
8:30- 9:00 Healing Yoga: The Jade egg Meditation Level One : introduction to the Female Banda.
Learn a meditation that improves PMS, period pain, eases menopausal systems, and celebrates the female connection with the moon.
9:00-9:30 Rediscover the healing power of lullabies and Yoga Nidra (yoga sleep)
April 25 Lifeshop Exploring Session Two (Sunday) 18:45-22:15 (3.3 hours).
Theme: Expressing the goddess within
Content:
18:45-19:15 Warming Up Exercises and asanas: Opening the fourth, fifth and sixth chakras.
19:15-20:15 Emotional Detox Yoga. Family constellations exercise
20:15-20:30 Break
20:30-21:30 The Feminine Gift of Touch: Experience the healing power of `giving and receiving` through Massage and mantra. Learn a 15 minute massage sequences~ the `mother`s touch` massage~ so you can give someone special in your life a beautiful surprise.
21:30-21:50 Jade Egg Meditation: Level One (review) and Level Two (optional)
21:50-22:15 Closing Circle
Cost:
Session One and Two: 20,000 yen for (plus optional to purchase Jade egg, 3,000 yen)
Session One only participation: 15,000 yen (plus optional to purchase Jade egg, 3,000 yen)
******* Follow-up sessions: Expressing our Feminine Nature through yoga in KAMAKURA homestay ~ Goddess Lifeshop
May (Saturday) Expressing Session One: The `YES of Life` Homestay Sleep over
May (Sunday) (Women and MEN OK): Expressing session two. Invite someone special to join you in Kamakura for a day of nature and massage.
For Follow-up sessions please register directly with Shivani at
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Weekly Classes (REGULAR CLASS SCHEDULE). Resume in March.
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