Re-Membering Medusa
Retrieving the Wisdom of the Dark Goddess
21 Day Sadhana
with
Chameli Gad Ardagh
You can start this course at any time.
All she wanted
was to find a place to stretch her bones
A place to lengthen her smiles
and spread her hair
A place where her legs could walk
without cutting and bruising
A place unchained
She was born out of ocean breath.
I reminded her;
‘Stop pouring so much of yourself
into hearts that have no room for themselves
Do not thin yourself
Be vast
You do not bring the ocean to a river’
~ Tapiwa Mugabe
The Dark Goddess, once adored for her vast intimate presence inside all things living and decaying, her darkness celebrated as the womb of the world, a source of rejuvenation and healing, has been relegated into the underworld of the unwanted, turned into something we must avoid at all costs.
In our fear of the untameable totality of the Goddess, we idolize transcendence and light; we denature body, death and darkness. Worshipping at the altar of fragmentation, we place the holy far away from roots and wildness.
In the myth, Medusa is beheaded by the celebrated “hero” who goes on to steal, and make his own, her powers of protection and healing. And it is through the lens of the hero we have learned to relate to the beheaded Medusa as the very symbol of the “too much woman”, the “nasty woman”, the danger and dire consequences of women wanting too much, being too wild, too loud and complex.
$108.00
The teachings will be delivered in e-mails and audio recordings.
You will also have access to our online platform where you can access all of the content at your convenience.
In this Sadhana we will explore…
…In what ways have you internalized the fear and persecution of the wilder aspects of the feminine, of yourself?
…Could it be possible that by facing and speaking the uncomfortable truths that you have been told to fear and avoid, you instead open yourself for the peace and healing that you long for?
There are no unrealistic standards of perfection here, in Goddess sadhana you do as much or as little that works for you. This is a spiritual path that not only embraces your life but is your life—not the elusive perfect version of it, but just as it is.
With the support of potent daily guidance, short and to the point, we will embrace the exiled and unconscious parts of our own self, and by doing our own inner work we weave back into wholeness the tattered tapestry of our broken world. For the benefit of all.
“I feel like I have a new map in my body, a way to incorporate both the grief and joy, the love and light.”
Thank you Chameli and the Awakening Women team for Sadhana.
I feel like I have a new map in my body, a way to incorporate both the grief and joy, the love and light but also the fear of living a fragile, temporal life, into my being.
The framework of the myth and the support of the Yogini circle are a huge empowerment bringing more of me to life, to presence, to fully being here.
I feel more alive!
Ellen Davidson
Author
EllenDeeDavidson.com
$108.00
The teachings will be delivered in e-mails and audio recordings.
You will also have access to our online platform where you can access all of the content at your convenience.
FAQ
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What is Shakti Sadhana?
Sadhana means spiritual practice.
Shakti is a Sanskrit name for the feminine creative life force of the universe.
Shakti Sadhana is embodied spiritual practice, where the Goddess is the portal to awakening. In this practice, you consciously engage with both your inner and outer life, your darkness and your light, essentially seeing all of it as part of the unfathomable wholeness you are made of.
Shakti Sadhana is not a seclusive spiritual practice; it is a path that permeates every aspect of our lives.
The Yogini Circle is a timeless field of wisdom. Our online 21 Day Sadhana immersions are gatherings of women from all over the planet, when we come together with a shared intention of awakening, the power of the circle is activated, providing each of us with a powerful transmission of guidance and empowerment.
What will I learn in a 21 Day Sadhana?
In ancient Goddess mythology, we find maps supporting us in this awakening process, and you will be initiated into practices from this alive lineage of women’s embodied spirituality that Chameli and the Awakening Women community are dedicated to.
Will I have the time to do sadhana in the midst of a busy life?
You participate as much as is possible for you. To do some practice is better than no practice, and many of the practices are done in the midst of your life, as it is for you.
Once you enter the sadhana, you enter a mandala of Shakti, of transformation. The practices and teachings will, independent of how much you “do”, unfold in unexpected ways.
How does it work?
For 21 days you will receive an email with a practice, poem or short sutra of awakening. You will also be given access to our online platform we you can access the daily content at your convenience.
Who is it for?
If you feel called, a pull, a sense of YES inside…then claim your seat in the circle.
All levels of experience are welcome. Our focus in embodied spirituality is on direct experience.
YOUR experience is the authority. Always.
“I was able to feel the presence of Goddess like never before”
I was able to feel the presence of Goddess like never before. The message of softening was there again; softening of the senses and the mental grip. Thank you Dear Chameli Ardagh and sisters at Awakening Women Institute for taking the leadership to hold this Sacred Space. May all that’s done be a blessing to all. Namaste.
Safi Jayari
Volunteer at Isha Foundation
“There have been both subtle changes and massive changes in my life since I started the Sadhana!”
There have been both subtle changes and massive changes in my life since I started the Sadhana! I have now been able to adapt a daily practice and remind myself of so many gifts that she bestows upon me and my life on a daily basis. I would eagerly await your daily email in my inbox because of how it made me feel to be connected to her grace through you and this group of incredible women. I am eternally grateful for opening this door for me because I know that she has always been in my life but I didn’t know how to connect to her in a deeper, more meaningful way. Now I do!
Sapna Chandaria
Guide.Coach.Healer
SoulfulLiving.Co.Ke.com
“I am on my knees at the power of this circle”
It’s been a big Sadhana for me…a return home into myself, moving through lots of my own shadows. Sisters, I am on my knees at the power of this circle. I feel it. I breathe it. More and more in my life I realize the power of practice—that I really do not need to figure anything out. I am beyond words with gratitude! I bow to all of you. I send you my deepest love from my heart and the fruits of this work
Rosalie Whatley
Moon Cycle Educator
Rosalie Amber Grace
$108.00
The teachings will be delivered in e-mails and audio recordings.
You will also have access to our online platform where you can access all of the content at your convenience.
Practical Information
What is included?
:: Daily practices and/or short awakening poems into your email inbox.
:: Access to an online closed Facebook group where you can connect with women from all over the world, practicing just like you. This is an already established and cherished online sanctuary, which will also be there for you after the 21 days are over.
:: Recordings of all 3 Retreats (also available to download as MP3)
What happens after I join?
:: On the checkout page, you will create an account to get access to our online portal, where you can start your sadhana at any time.
Due to recent changes in email deliverability and spam controls on most email management systems, we cannot guarantee that emails will be delivered daily. All daily practices will be available to you in the morning inside our online portal.
After the 21 days are over you can go back ay any time to continue your practices.
If you need support, please email us.
Your Guide
Chameli Gad Ardagh
Founder of Awakening Women &
The Women’s Wisdom School
Chameli (pronounced sha-meh-lee) is a story teller and women’s wisdom keeper. Her love of ancient wisdom teachings and her own practice in women’s circles all over the world has crystallized maps of spiritual awakening and leadership that are accessible, practical and honoring of women today. Rooted in earth honoring, devotional women’s spirituality and goddess centered tantric yoga, she is especially appreciated for her love of mythology and storytelling as a key to spiritual awakening and embodiment.
Giving back
We honor the invaluable gift and responsibility it is to share and practice these sacred teachings from India, and as a way of honoring the circle of reciprocity, we share a portion of the financial gains with the Fearless Collective, Ramana's Garden and Dr. Vandana Shiva in India, as well as to Pachamama Alliance and CHIRP.