In day 5 shiva shakti becoming wholehearted, Janet Stone guides you through a transformative practice to unite consciousness and energy. This session, part of the 7-Day Bali Retreat: Awaken to Bliss series (Season 1, Episode 5), offers a dedicated space for balancing Shiva and Shakti. Through a thoughtful Level 2 Hatha yoga flow, this practice bridges the steady presence of Shiva with the dynamic movement of Shakti. By integrating these forces, you can experience a profound heart opening yoga practice designed to release tension and foster inner unity.
This Janet Stone yoga session utilizes Hatha yoga backbends to physically and energetically expand the chest, helping to dissolve emotional blocks and cultivate resilience. As a divine feminine and masculine energy yoga practice, it encourages practitioners to move beyond dualistic thinking and find a peaceful alignment within. This is a specialized yoga for cultivating wholeheartedness, inviting you to step onto the mat with clear intention and compassionate vulnerability. Please note that this intermediate practice requires blocks and a strap to support proper alignment, and it is not recommended for individuals currently experiencing acute back pain.
In classical Hatha yoga philosophy, Shiva represents the unchanging, silent witness of pure consciousness, while Shakti represents the creative, dynamic energy that animates the physical world. When these two principles are out of alignment within us, we may feel either ungrounded and chaotic, or rigid and emotionally stagnant. This 45-minute practice provides the somatic tools to harmonize these internal states. Through deliberate breathwork, steady holds, and heart-opening postures, you will learn to anchor your awareness in the present moment while allowing your vital energy to flow freely, creating a bridge between stability and movement.
Begin your exploration of this balancing practice and discover the path to becoming wholehearted. Start watching this episode of the 7-Day Bali Retreat: Awaken to Bliss on Gaia today.
