Tantric Revolution
Thriving with an Open Heart in a Precarious World
a 4-week online series with
Douglas Brooks
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Todd Norian
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March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. ET
Freedom. Boundary. Guardianship.
We live in a time now when we can no longer stay silent and just sit back and allow life to diminish our basic sense of decency and steal our joy away. In a universe of lies, greed, and deceit, what’s a yogi to do?
In the “open heart yogic culture” in which we live, I believe not enough is said about creating healthy self-boundaries, about saying no, about how to protect our heart, protect our joy, and thrive in life.
We must become the guardians of the heart and mind. We have a say in what we allow in and what we put out. According to Nondual Tantric philosophy, the universe helps those who help themselves. If we don't stand up for ourselves, no one else will.
During this Tantric Revolution, you will draw on ancient Tantric myths and teachings, to come to recognize that you have a responsibility to yourself, your life, your loved ones, to stand in and for yourself; to name your shame and call out injustice.
When you align with what you know in your heart, life always works out.
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Join world renowned Tantric scholar, Douglas Brooks, Ph.D. and Yoga Master Teacher and founder of Ashaya Yoga, Todd Norian E-RYT500, with their combined wisdom of 125 years of practice.
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​Experience sublime Tantric teachings that open your heart and empower you to live your best life
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Transform old grooves of self-criticism, perfectionism, and unworthiness into self-love
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Weave the transformational Tantric teachings into your body through the Ashaya Yoga Method
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Breathe the cosmic life-force into your body to manifest real change on a cellular level
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Learn practical skills for maintaining your joy in a precarious world
Practice online within a supportive community of other heart followers who are ready and eager to grow themselves by learning the value of setting healthy self-boundaries.
By the end of the intensive series, you’ll have a renewed sense of purpose, inspiration, and freedom to live your best life and bring more hope and joy into the world.
Ashaya Yoga is an accessible, therapeutic, and safe practice for all levels of beginners to advanced yogis. Modifications are given and you’re encouraged to go at your own pace.
“So much yoga is said to be about breaking, losing, or "transcending" boundaries when it is with boundaries (and conditions) that we experience the best of our humanity."
-Douglas Brooks
How it Works:
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Four Consecutive Monday nights in March via Zoom
March 3, 10, 17, 24 (2025)
6:00 pm - 9:15 pm ET
(video access up to 45 days past session)
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$325 by Feb 3, 2025,
$365 thereafter.
A la carte sessions $125
no refunds
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Each session will follow this general format:
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Introduction and Centering with Todd
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Profund Tantric Myths, Stories, and Teachings with Douglas Brooks
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Short Break
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Asana guided by Todd
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Journal writing, Reflection, and Sharing in Community​
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“In effect, boundary is our only freedom. Living without boundaries invariably leads to authoritarianism and nihilism where nothing but the power remains.”
- Douglas Brooks
Session Topics
click each title to register a la carte
March 3: Become the Guardian of Your Heart and Mind
​How do we install the gatekeeper of the mind and soul? What does guardianship mean? What are the implications for us as yogis who just want to open our hearts to everyone and open to grace? Teachings include Ganapati’s (elephant-headed deity’s) role as Fierce Warrior and Guardian of the Abode of the Heart
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March 10: True Power: The Play of Freedom as Boundary, Create Healthy Self-Boundaries
We live in a universe of power. How we use that power directly reflects on our inner and outer experience. What are we saying yes to in our life? What should we be saying no to, but for complex reasons of attachment and levels of fear, we continue to prolong our suffering?
Teachings include wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita.
March 17: Shift from Victim Consciousness to Victory Consciousness
How do we step out of our self-limiting beliefs and deeply engrained and practiced samskaras of unworthiness, not-enoughness, and smallness? Teachings include stories from the Ramayana and Hanuman (the monkey deity) and the virtues of strength in adversity, humility and the power of devotion, and self-less service.
March 24: The Heart of Recognition: Role of Boundary in Relationship
How do we navigate our spirituality in a dangerous world? Why must we shield our heart, then lower the shield? How does this relate to creating healthy, strong, intimate relationships? How can this inspire us to live a more empowered life of joy? Teachings include reflections from the cosmic relationship between Shiva (the sky of consciousness) and Shakti (the power of consciousness).
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Recommended reading:
Douglas Brooks:
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Auspicious Wisdom: The Texts and Traditions of Srividya Sakta Tantrism in South India
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​​Poised for Grace: Annotations on the Bhagavad Gita from a Tantric View​
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Todd Norian:
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Tantra Yoga: Journey to Unbreakable Wholeness, A Memoir;
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Ashaya Yoga: Align Your Body, Awaken Your Heart Manual;
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Introduction to Ashaya Yoga Therapy Manual