Join E-RYT 500 Mollie Busby for an immersive 12-week Soulful Sadhana, and dive into the Tantric Teachings of the Goddess through the lens of the yogic tradition, drawing inspiration and wisdom from the book by Sally Kempton
We've all had teachers and coaches encourage us to tap into our "inner goddess," but... what does that even mean?
It's time we get some answers!
In this 11-week course for women, Mollie is honored to guide you through all this and more: What/who are the goddesses of the Yogic tradition, what is their history, how do they relate to our daily life, and how do we work with them as archetypes to invoke transformation in our own lives? This is not a surface-level course with a few stories and some yoga poses... this is a deep dive into using the goddesses for vehicles of transformation, from the inside out. You'll walk away with a deep appreciation for the feminine, and as always, you take with you what resonates, and let go of what does not.
So many questions — and tons of time to dive in! Coursework is all online, self-paced. Our text for the course is Awakening Shakti by Sally Kempton.
Each week, you can dive into a new Sadhana (practice), recorded meditations, alongside a bite-size Satsang (wisdom talk) from Mollie + a workshop of inquiry questions will drop into our online platform, Yoga Hive Connect. You'll be able to access these teachings from wherever you are, and work through them at your own pace. Buying the book (or audible version) is optional, but highly recommended to immerse yourself in the teachings.
You'll gain lifetime access to this course and the materials, so if you can't commit to each week, you'll be able to work through it at your own pace! Need accountability? We have a private social Mighty Network where you can connect with other course participants, ask questions, and ponder the weekly content in good company.
Here's what you get:
12 Weekly Satsangs (Wisdom Talks): You’ll get 12 lessons with Mollie as she breaks down the primary message behind each Goddess discussed in Awakening Shakti, along with her perspective on how we — in today's world — can apply these teachings to our lives, and work with our own divine feminine energy. We call them "weekly" lessons, but of course, you can stretch it to 12 months, or 12 years, if you wish!
12 Sadhanas (Yoga Practices): Because each week features a unique Goddess, you'll get 12 totally unique, easily digestible, yet powerful himalayan kriya yoga sadhanas — one per week — taught by yours truly, customized to flow with the goddess of the week. The teachings may include Kriya, Breathwork, Asana, Mantra and Mudras, and expect to spend 20-30 minutes practicing per week. You can use the weekly recording to practice daily, for the greatest possible results!
12 Kriya Meditations: To dive even deeper beyond the yoga sadhana, I've included the opportunity to use some longer kriyas to access deeper states of integration and alignment with each goddess' energy.
12 Weeks of Inquiry Questions: Teachings are only truly integrated if we bring them into our daily life... and although our weekly yoga practice will be a good compliment, these exercises have been designed to get you thinking, journaling, writing, and taking action in your life — and learning by doing along the way.
12 Bhakti Practices (supportive mantras + mudras): Honestly, the best way I've learned Sanskrit is from teachers who are willing to chant for me, and then I repeat the heck of the mantra in my head until it sticks! When we use mantras over and over and over (often using a mala), we fill in the gaps of our life, and we infuse our subconscious mind with productive, life-affirming vibrations... slowly our destructive thoughts fall to the wayside. Each week, you'll get a new mantra, spoken by me so you can hear it and chant it for yourself, and you have the option of using it as a japa practice as often as you like — or using it with a mudra (hand gesture) that's supportive to the mantra.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will it last? 12 weeks. Awakening Shakti features 12 goddesses, and because there's so much juicy content within each one, we will to spend a week studying each one. You can budget about 60 to 90 minutes of time each week between the wisdom talk, exercises, and yoga/meditation practices, to truly feel like you're getting the most out of this course. That's 10-15 minutes per day.
If I'm a registered yoga teacher, can I get continuing education credits through Yoga Alliance for this course? Yes! This course is worth 20 hours.
What’s the format? The entire course will be pre-recorded, released week by week on the Yoga Hive Connect Mighty Network platform, so you work through it at your own pace. We’ll have our own private group on the network to share stories, ask questions — it’s like Facebook group without all the baggage of Facebook.
What is our Soulful Sadhana textbook? Each month, our Soulful Sadhana typically has a recommended “textbook." This round, we’ll read (you guessed it!) Awakening Shakti, by Sally Kempton.
*Books are not included in the price of the course!*
Seriously I have no experience. Hear me when I say: You’re ready, just as you are! If the course feels right, trust your intuition. All practices are lovingly guided so that if you don’t know things, I’ll teach you.
Tuition
Soulful Sadhana is always $27/week. This course, full price is $324.
You have options:
PAY IN FULL: 1 payment of $297 up front ($297 Total - SAVE $27)
PAYMENT PLAN: 3 monthly payments of $108 ($324 total)
Scholarships:
We do offer sliding scale discounts for those who find themselves with a deep desire to learn but in a financial bind. Please email Mollie directly (via the form below) with a short explanation of your situation, and a price that suits your current budget.
Upon successful receipt of payment, you will be contacted within 24 hours by Mollie with an invitation into the private course on the Yoga Hive Connect Mighty Network! Any immediate questions, shoot a text to: 4 0 6 - 3 1 4 - 8 6 6 7.
I'm Mollie Busby, your humble guide and devoted yogi, teaching to you from above Alaska's Arctic Circle where I live deep in the bush with my husband Sean and eight sled dogs, and we operate our yoga retreat center, Arctic Hive.
Awakening Shakti is ABSOLUTELY one of my favorite books. I was lucky to find this book (and a passion for the goddesses) through one of the inspiring facilitators who led my 200-hour training. After reading just the first few chapters, I was hooked. I've used this book over the years to guide hundreds of yogis and yoga teacher trainees through goddess meditation, invocation, and study, in tandem with my own philosophical studies from the Himalayas and beyond.
This I know for sure: When we create Sadhana (practice) and rituals to invoke goddess energy, we not only become more devoted to our own lives... but we find deeper meaning and power within ourselves. This is NOT about seeking energy that's outside of yourself. When we get right down to it, it's the exact opposite. Everything we need is already within us — the goddess is within us, in her many forms. These teachings simply aid us in calling upon that divine feminine within — so it can be wild and free!
Join this course with an open mind and a willing heart — I look forward to having you there!
Schedule
Each week includes a 10-30 minute recorded Sadhana, workbook of practices and inquiry questions, and a 30-60 minute lecture with Mollie about the Goddess of the week. You work at your own pace, and many folks who have taken the course have benefitted greatly from jumping around depending on which Goddess is resonating at any given moment. Feel free to work through this content however your heart desires!
Week 1: MAHA SHAKTI
Week 2: DURGA Warrior Goddess of Protection and Inner Strength
Week 3: LAKSHMI Goddess of Abundance and Good Fortune
Week 4: KALI Goddess of Revolution
Week 5: PARVATI Goddess of Sacred Marriage
Week 6: SARASWATI Goddess Who Flows as Language, Insight, and Sound
Week 7: SITA Goddess of Devotion and Mystical Submission
Week 8: DHUMAVATI Crone Goddess of Disappointment and Letting Go
Week 9: RADHA Goddess of Romantic Longing
Week 10: CHINNAMASTA Goddess of Radical Self-Transcendence
Week 11: LALITA TRIPURA SUNDARI Goddess of Erotic Spirituality
Week 12: BHUVANESHWARI Goddess of Infinite Space, She Whose Body Is the World