Embodying Shakti

11/12/2015

My awakening began about three years ago, after a broken heart and years of depression finally obliterated my ego down into nothing. I was confused why it seemed that no one could love me, because I had so much love to give. It was at that point when I was sick and tired of being so sad that I turned my attention inward and began working from there. I studied Buddhist philosophy, read countless books on self-help, talked to people about their happiness tricks and soon understood that it was all up to ME to be happy. "What you think, you become" became a daily mantra, a mantra that I would never let the subject be "unhappy" anymore. It's taken three years to get where I am now, but after finding my Essence Twin/Twin Flame, focusing energy on positivity, realizing my way to serve others, and experiencing life at a much higher vibration than before, I have come a long way.

Last week I began my Yoga Teacher Certification course, adequately named Embody Shakti. "Shakti" is the creative life force energy of the Universe, and also the predominately feminine energy, as "Shiva" is consciousness and considered masculine. My course is taught by two incredible women, Alison Litchfield and Dayna Seraye, both of whom have extensive knowledge of yoga, consciousness, female empowerment, and much more. Combined, the two have created a class full of all facets of yoga, meditation, shamanistic traditions, and Goddess philosophy. Their intentional energy brought a group of eight powerful women together. Each of us felt the call and could not bring ourselves to say no, regardless of time, money, or effort.

On the first day of the session, I felt that I was in exactly the right place and I was fulfilling the longing I had to create something new for myself. This journey started when I was doing press for ARISE Music Festival in Loveland, CO. The entire weekend I had been all over the festival grounds, dancing to the music, exploring art exhibits, meeting people, or just chilling out with my crew at our campsite. I had wanted to attend several workshops but the timing just wasn't right. I had my eye on one particular workshop and made absolutely sure I was there to attend. It was called "Embodying the Priestess", and the leader was Dayna. At this workshop, we moved through each of our chakras by invoking the elements related to them through song, chanting, and movement. By the end of this hour-long workshop, I had cried both happy and sad tears, for I had broken through energetic blockages and was overwhelmed by a feeling of purpose and unconditional love. I talked to Dayna briefly after the workshop and she handed me two flyers for different opportunities she was offering. One of these described a yogini immersion and teacher training, and I kept it in my pocket to research further when I returned home. As I walked (but really it felt like flying) away from the tent back to my campsite, I was justbeaming from ear to ear, so excited to tell everyone what had just happened and share this new-found gratitude.

When I returned back to "real life" after the end of the festival, I remembered the flyer and took a peek at their website. The first words on the page read, "Welcome Sister, we are so glad you came." My entire body immediately got tingles all over and I  thought, Me too.  As I read over each bullet point of what was offered in this training, it felt like someone was gently tugging on my heart and quietly whispering "Yes! Do it! This is what you've been waiting for!". Since getting the news that I would not be able to go back to college just yet for lack of funds, I was searching for the redirection that the Universe was pushing me towards. This class was it. It was exactly what I was searching for, but I hadn't known it until that moment. I got to the end of the page and my heart dropped - the cost of the class was way more than I had expected, and certainly out of my budget. I didn't want to leave the page, but I did anyways as my logical side overcame my hope. Still, I kept it on a bookmark and thought about it daily.

A month passed and I had almost given up on the thought. Then, I found myself mentioning the class to my channel after an extremely powerful channeling session with Archangel Michael. During the session, I was given access to information that changed my perspective on my life indefinitely. I learned that I had been a crystal healer on Atlantis, using crystal grids to enhance the type of energy that my patients needed and heal them of their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual ailments. Noticing the similarities between these practices, I mentioned that I was interested in this woman empowerment class and my channel said, "They (my guides) are in the background saying, 'YES, JAELYN, YES THAT IS RIGHT! That is exactly what you are meant to do!'" as if they were my own personal cheerleaders. I grinned, finally getting the affirmation I was seeking, and emailed Dayna that evening asking if the class was full and if there was a payment plan we could negotiate. A few days passed and she responded to my email, and next thing I knew, I was marking the dates for the class on my calendar.

When given an opportunity at the end of the first day of the class to say a few words that came up, I told the beautiful Goddesses in front of me that I felt that I not just recognized, but knew all of them previously. Not in this life, but perhaps in another. They all smiled and uttered words of agreement. I believe that we have come together to do this before, to help raise the frequency of the planet and help bring it to balance and peace. Each woman in our circle brings a specific energy to it, and we all play a very important role. I connected with these ladies on a level that was vulnerable yet powerful, exciting yet kind of intimidating, and humble yet so immensely important. The Universe has called us together again to create a tidal wave of positivity, of service, and of empowerment for the feminine after 5,000 years of patriarchy.

Throughout our week together we not only learned asanas and alignment, but also sacred Sanskrit mantras and chants, how to call on specific Goddesses for assistance, and how to clear energetic blockages in our chakras along with so much more information about ourselves and the world that words just don't do justice for. Each day we would do a yoga practice, some anatomy and alignment, philosophy, energy work, chanting, and personal reflection. We uplifted each other to our highest and most beautiful selves. We held space for each other when emotions overcame us. We helped each other see our best qualities that sometimes we forget. We laughed together, sang our hearts out, danced our booties off, poured out sweat on our mats, and combined frequencies to create an environment of harmony and unconditional love. We have begun to embody the feminine that has been quiet for far too long. We are rooting ourselves in our Truth in order to give permission for other women across the world to do the same. We have chosen to Awaken, as it is our responsibility as well as our 'response-ability'. By following the guidance from Spirit and staying connected to our purpose, we are making a commitment to consciousness. 

Namaste, my Sisters. Together we are ONE.

Jaelyn Kohlawakening, shakti, embody shakti, yoga teacher, yoga teacher certification, arise music festival, goddess, yoga, meditation, self-help, namaste, asana