10/9/25 Live Session Recording
This week’s session invited us into deep reflection and embodied practice as we explored Ishvara Pranidhana (surrender) — our final Niyama — and connected this principle to both teaching and personal healing. Together, we practiced mindful movement, discussed full-sequence facilitation through a trauma-informed lens, and reflected on what surrender might look like in the midst of global unrest, uncertainty, and our own inner landscapes.
As always, you are invited to share what resonated most for you while engaging with this session—whether it was a specific discussion point, an internal realization, or a feeling that surfaced in the body.
If you find reflection prompts helpful, here are a few optional invitations to explore:
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Surrender as Strength: How does the concept of Ishvara Pranidhana — releasing control or attachment to outcomes — show up in your personal life or facilitation? What does surrender look or feel like in practice, rather than in theory?
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Pace and Presence: We talked about the challenge of offering slow, mindful practice in spaces where participants may be used to (or expect) faster movement. What potential barriers exist in teaching this way? How might you hold space for both stillness and safety when pacing feels “too slow”?
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Integration and Application: How are you noticing the teachings of the Yamas and Niyamas—particularly surrender, self-discipline, and contentment—informing your daily choices, reactions, or self-talk this week?
You’re welcome to post your reflections here or respond to others’ thoughts. These conversations deepen our shared understanding and help shape how we bring trauma-informed facilitation to the communities we serve.