Molly Lannon Kenny
Karma, Yoga and Right Livelihood
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In this workshop, we will look at some common principles of Karma from both a Buddhist and a Yogic viewpoint. We will explore the dynamics of poverty and abundance, and address how they translate into all we do, including how we work or operate a business.
We will explore some of the pervasive ideas that contribute to a “poverty” mentality, which creates an atmosphere of fear and wanting, and learn how to instead create and cultivate a mentality of abundance and trust. We will look at real-life examples of successful businesses that are built on the principle of abundance, and specifically study the “long view” of Karma that invites us to step away from an expectation of immediate reward and instead develop
trust in ourselves, the Universe, and our work. Participants will learn specific, practical tools to use in developing an existing or future business, and be inspired to move into a new way of working – one that creates space, joy, trust, and – yes – more money!
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Abhinivesha: Challenging the Obstacles to Happiness
In Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, he describes the five obstructions to happiness, the kleshas, and states that while all five stem from the first, avidya, or lack of knowing our true nature, that the fifth klesha, abhinivesha, or fear of death, is the most difficult to overcome.
As a culture we are terrified of death. We don’t talk about it, we spend billions of dollars trying to keep ourselves and the ones we love alive even when death is unavoidable, and we have no common language for providing words of comfort to the dying or bereaved.
And although different cultures deal with death differently, and some in much healthier ways than others, this undercurrent of fear of death and clinging to life is a part of human nature, and will always be a challenge for all of us.
This workshop will address cultural perspectives on death, grief and loss, as well as how to provide comfort to people who are seriously ill or dying, or those in bereavement. We will discuss how yoga philosophy and practice helps us to navigate the challenges of loss and bereavement, and how we as yoga teachers and students can assist others down this path with practical skills for addressing grief and loss at the level of all five koshas. The workshop will include suggestions for asana practice and discussion on choosing appropriate postures, as well as how to choose language that supports wholeness at all levels. This workshop is for yoga teachers and hospice workers, as well as anyone else seeking ways to assist those who are seriously ill or dying.”
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Speaker Bio: Molly Lannon Kenny, MS-CCC, is a nationally recognized innovator, researcher and educator in the field of yoga-based therapy, and one of the nation’s leading experts in neurophysiology and yoga. She is a licensed speech-language pathologist and certified yoga instructor, and is the founder and director of The Samarya Center for Integrated Movement Therapy and Ashtanga Yoga. Read full bio »