Australian Yoga Journal - May June 2017

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Embracing

the feminine

WITH MOTHER’S

DAY around the

corner, it seems

an apt time to be

celebrating all things

Shakti ... the divine

feminine. We all

embody elements of both feminine

and masculine, and as we begin to

move into Mother Nature’s more

nurturing seasons, there’s no better

time to celebrate this force within and

around us all.

A month ago I left the comfort of

home, and the domestically blissful

daily grind with my sister and

10-month-old nephew, to venture

to Bali and fill up my yoga cup with

studies and Bali Spirit Fest (more on

that in the next edition). This contrast

to my regular routine allowed me to

witness, through a Bali-inspired lens,

just how much I’ve dedicated myself

to the nurturing of others recently.

This very inherent desire to mother

had left me feeling a little depleted

and out of touch with my Self. I’m

sure most of you can relate to the

overwhelm we sometimes feel as a

result of taking care of everyone else

before ourselves, and the guilt if we

choose not to. But if there’s anything

I’m taking away from my experience

here, it’s that you must serve yourself

first. In doing so, you can feel joyfully

satiated, and easily begin to share

that joy with those around you —

which is so much more valuable to

them than your half-hearted attempts

at keeping everything flowing on

your wavering adrenaline.

In the creation of this Shakti-

inspired edition, I was fortunate to get

to know one of the most beautifully

feminine yogis out there, the ever-

inspiring and wise woman gracing

our cover, Shiva Rea (p.28-32), who

reminds us just how much yogic

knowledge there is to soak up. I am

constantly in awe of yoga’s magical

ability to propel me into the present.

Of course, it’s written in the texts, but

an understanding of the philosophies

isn’t necessary to experience the

benefits. Even if you only have a

moment, the practices on these pages

are laid out for your asana indulgence.

We’ve got poses to tune your chakras

(p.50), inquire within (p.64) and a

beautiful sequence with Shiva (p.29),

as well as a home practice to awaken

your sexual vitality (p.80). We’ve

explored some beautiful retreats and

trainings (Embodied Flow p.44 and an

Ayurvedic Escape p.60) and included

some wisdom especially for women

(Mindful Mothering p.48 and Hormone

Balancing p.88). Remember to browse

the Mother’s Day Gift Guide (p.26) for

some divine yogic goodies! Take

some time for yourself and enjoy the

offerings on these pages — they’re

just for you, beautiful goddess.

P.S. I’m going to be sharing some

workshops and events coming up

around Australia. Watch the AYJ

website and social media for updates,

as well as my personal accounts ...

@australianyogajournal and

@byronbayyogi

@yogajournalaustralia and

@byronbayyogi

JESSICA HUMPHRIES

Editor

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