🔥 “From Wrath to Wisdom: A Yoga Journey Through the Transformation of Goddess Kali”
Hindu mythology holds deep rivers of symbolism and emotion, and among the most powerful stories is that of Goddess Kali—a fierce embodiment of destruction, chaos, and ultimately, transformation. This workshop is an invitation to explore the raw and radiant aspects of ourselves, to hold space for our inner rage, power, compassion, and rebirth. Through myth, movement, meditation, and reflection, we’ll walk with Kali from fury to freedom. This is the hindu myth that got me hooked - totally enamoured by the transformative ability of the divine feminine that celebrates the fire and strength when needed, rather than
Workshop Intro
Kali, the goddess with wild hair, a garland of skulls, and blood-soaked tongue, is often misunderstood. She represents time, transformation, death, and fierce compassion. In her myth, she is born in a moment of desperation—to destroy the demon Raktabija who multiplies with every drop of blood spilled. But her rage becomes uncontrollable—threatening even the gods—until Shiva lays himself at her feet, and she awakens to awareness.
This is not just her story—it is ours too. It speaks to the wild emotional storms within us, the power of our shadow selves, and the sacred pause that leads to awakening.
Workshop Themes:
🌑 The Sacred Shadow – how darkness and destruction are part of growth
🔥 Emotional Alchemy – anger, fear, and grief as catalysts for transformation
🌺 Awareness as Awakening – finding stillness amidst chaos
💀 Death & Rebirth – letting go to reclaim your power
What to Expect
🔱 Opening Circle: Myth & Meaning (20 min)
A storytelling dive into the myth of Kali—her origin, her unstoppable power, and the moment of transformation. We'll discuss the symbolic meaning behind the story and how it relates to our own lives.
Introduction to Kali as a goddess archetype
Exploration of Raktabija as the “multiplying problem” – thoughts, patterns, trauma
Shiva's surrender – the wisdom of stillness
We'll touch on how these elements can mirror inner battles we all face—and how we might move through them.
📓 Journaling: Shadow + Power Reflection (15 min)
Prompted journaling session to reflect on:
What emotion or pattern within me feels uncontrollable right now?
What might my “Raktabija” be?
Where do I see fierce compassion in my life?
This journaling serves as an intention-setting and mirror into your inner world, preparing you for the embodied practice.
🧘 Yoga Flow: From Fury to Stillness (60 min)
A powerful, dynamic vinyasa flow that mirrors Kali’s transformation. We’ll journey through:
Ignition (Kali's Rage)
Strong, fiery breathwork (Kapalabhati)
Grounded standing poses (Goddess, Warrior II, Skandasana)
Kriyas + shaking to release tension
The Spiral (Loss of Control)
Fluid transitions, challenging balances, and playful movement
Encouraging expression, release, and sweat
Surrender (Meeting Shiva)
Yin-inspired floor postures
Hip openers, heart openers, forward folds
Emphasis on surrendering into gravity, letting go
🧘♀️ Savasana + Guided Meditation (20 min)
Long savasana with a visualisation meditation:You are Kali. You have destroyed what needed to go. You stand over the chaos—and slowly awaken into stillness. Imagine the heart softening, the rage melting, and compassion arising like the moon over a dark sea.
📓 Second Journaling + Intention Setting (10 min)
Personal time to reflect on the story told with prompted journaling - the story will be replayed while you journal for a final time in the workshop .You may wish to write a single word or phrase to hold as a mantra or reminder.
🔔 Closing Circle (5–10 min)
We close the container together with a short mantra, a moment of silence, and optional sharing. You’ll leave not with answers, but with clarity, softness, and inner strength.
Bundle Deal
Buy the series of 4 workshops and get over 20% off.. head over to the below and select before 13th September to get this offer.
https://www.innerlifetime.com/plans-pricing
Any preparation required?
You can show up with no prior awareness at all, or you can download the Nidrana App and listen to the 'The transformation of goddess Kali' if you are somebody who benefits from prior listening and understanding. Reach out if you are unsure on what the app is called.
What to Bring:
A journal or paper (materials provided if you forget)
Comfortable clothes for movement and rest
A water bottle
A willingness to explore both light and shadow
When to Arrive:
Please arrive 10 minutes early to settle in. If you’d like to enjoy a drink before we begin, the Coffee Hub will be open from 10:30am. We start promptly—once we enter the story, the transformation begins.
You may also like the following events from Inner Lifetime:
Also check out other
Workshops in Lincoln,
Health & Wellness events in Lincoln,
Meetups in Lincoln.
|
