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As shared in my previous post, the Niyamas represent our inner spiritual practices, made up of five Niyamas: Saucha, Santosha, Tapas, Svadhyaya, & Ishvara Pranidhana.
♥️Ishvara Pranidhana ♥️ (Devotion) What does devotion mean to you? ✨Feel into this. ✨Perhaps journal. ✨Notice what arises. As I reflect on devotion it brings up words like dedication, purpose, passion, and commitment. By leaning into devotion, we learn to stay connected to compassion I'll unpack this... The practice of devotion can lead us to our highest good. When we are unwell, we do what is needed to feel well again... we rest, seek support, meditate, pray, eat well, etc. Then, once we are well, it is human nature to to leave/forget/toss aside the practices that helped us feel well! This is why sick days don't work. We need to devote ourselves to creating the space we need in order to stay well... when we do, we naturally shine our light into the world 💫 I am grateful for one of my teachers, Susanna Barkataki, who shares another great way to practice devotion is to study sacred texts. I also see devotion happening in the communities that feed our spirits, that support us in looking deeper. What does devotion mean to you? ✨Feel into this. ✨Perhaps journal. ✨Notice what arises. In the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School, together we learn the power of devotion to mind-body-spirit-heart integration as the key to wellness, staying regulated in the face of difficulty, and honouring all that is. We would love to hear your reflections, if you are called to share! ♥️ Dr. Melissa Jay
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Dr. Melissa Jay is an Indigenous, Nehiyaw-Métis member of the Métis Nation of Alberta. Canmore Counselling is located Chuwapchipchiyân Kudi Bi (translated from Îyârhe Nakoda as “shooting at the willows”), colonially known as Canmore. We are located the beautiful Rocky Mountains which is considered Treaty 7 land, the traditional territory of the Îyârhe Nakoda, including the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Wesley First Nations, as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Blackfoot Confederacy, including the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations, and home of Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. As an act of reconciliation and decolonization, may we work together to answer the TRC's Calls to Action: Truth & Reconciliation Commission Reports and Findings.
At Canmore Counselling we are also priveleged to be yoga students, practitoners, and guides. Our offerings are dedicated to honouring the root of yoga and learning from and amplifying the voices of South Asian practitioners and teachers whenever possible. We are grateful for the eight limbs of yoga, as taught by Patanjali. It is a joy to walk alongside our incredible alumni of the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School as they create opportunities for care, connection & curiosity within their communities.
At Canmore Counselling we are also priveleged to be yoga students, practitoners, and guides. Our offerings are dedicated to honouring the root of yoga and learning from and amplifying the voices of South Asian practitioners and teachers whenever possible. We are grateful for the eight limbs of yoga, as taught by Patanjali. It is a joy to walk alongside our incredible alumni of the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School as they create opportunities for care, connection & curiosity within their communities.