Workshops
Together We Rise, Awakening Dance
As a community we have witnessed and felt in our bodies a disaster not unlike being in a war zone, in which our very lives felt under attack by a confluence of extremely unusual circumstances that brought death, loss and a complete upturning a world we relied upon.
What was awakened as a result of this challenge? For me personally it felt like a cutting loose from dependable structures both within myself and outside myself. The result of which was learning to deeply access my intuitive and instinctual body wisdom and the group consciousness of loving support, that rose up dynamically. I also realized a courage to face the worst and embody beauty and hope nonetheless. As a good friend eloquently expressed, pain and joy married each other.We all expanded in ways we have yet to fully embody, that will certainly serve the manifestation of the new world of beauty we all long for and see in the peripheral vision of our hearts and minds.
Our bodies hold the wisdom, the healing and the ability to manifest what we dream. Life is movement and movement removes blockages hampering us from full empowerment individually and as a world community. What am I willing to discover, awaken and bring into reality?
Dance is movement and movement is life. Dance is moving from an intuitive felt sense in
the body. Dance is embodiment of what is arising within us without judgement. It is an authentic claiming of the self and the soul. Movement heals. It releases stuck and stagnant energies that correspond to unfelt feelings and unprocessed stress and trauma. Spontaneous movement arising from your body’s wisdom is simply allowing and
honoring the self, letting go of self -consciousness and celebrating life, emotion in motion, community and Source.
Dance is a moving prayer that sends the energy of our hearts into the earth and sky and joins us in love.
Bring your water and a towel, blanket or mat to sit on for our opening and closing circle. Bring your heart and your willingness to surrender to the inner flow.
Friday April 11, 11:30-1:00pm
White Horse Black Mountain
11:30-1:00PM
Free with suggested donation a minimum of $20
Register at https://whitehorseblackmountain.org
Life Flow Integrated Yoga for Anxiety Online Workshop
Life Flow Integrated therapies are a system of strategies to help others and yourself move from dis-ease to ease and fulfillment in all areas of life, particularly addressing anxiety and trauma based conditions like PTSD and disassociation.
Participants will learn the underlying philosophy of yoga, transpersonal psychology and shamanistic traditions and energy medicine as a multi -pronged to return to the integrated Self, and thus unlock potential and return to integrated awareness and live a fulfilling, creative, harmonious life.
A variety of tools can be utilized to create a lifestyle plan and class designs to support the process of integration (Yoga). These are all rooted in safe space, grounding, breath, non judgment, compassion, acceptance, awareness, mindful movement, and touch. The goal is to bring centered acceptance and cognitive awareness without judgement that allows for healthy progress toward positive outcomes.
This course includes prerecorded session videos, PDF documents and a final exam. Completion of the course entitles students to 20 hours of continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance and IAYT.
Introduction To Jyotisha, Vedic Astrology
Discover your life purpose through Vedic Astrology with Neva
Vedic Astrology, is a system known as Jyotisha. It is an older and more nuanced system than Western astrology. Jyotisha reveals not just the sign you were born in but more importantly, the star constellation or Nakshatra that was emerging over the horizon at the moment of your birth.The Nakshatra and the planet that rules your birth sign carry the source code of your life purpose. The map of your birth chart also shows your strengths and karmas or obstacles, not to enforce victimhood but to empower your blossoming. Once you are in alignment with this this code that we call Dharma, everything in your life will synchronize.
In this workshop Neva shares the fundamentals of astrology from the Vedic perspective. According to the Vedas, knowing your chart is even more important than knowing your Dosha or constitution in the health system of Ayurveda. We are here to bring our gifts to fruition and to realize the source of our being.
You will discover the difference between Vedic and Western astrology, the nature of the planets and the nodes of the moon, Rahu and Ketu as indicators of your karma, the houses and signs and the importance of your nakshatra (star Constellation) and planetary ruler.
Purchase of this video recording gives you access to the video for 6 months and 10% off the minimum suggested donation of $200 for an in-depth
analysis of your chart by Neva.
A Journey Through the Chakras
A Process of Self Discovery and Empowerment
Join Neva Ingalls, Director of Inner Domain School of Yoga, in the ancient and powerful practices of meditation, mantra, breath work (pranayama) and asana to tune into the energy centers (chakras) of the subtle anatomy understood in the yogic teachings. Blockages manifested through unresolved experiences from the past, lack of understanding (avidya), less than optimum pranayama, physical miss alignments and more can impede our development into all that we can be. Even in the absence of significant blockages, it is possible to enhance the functionality and integration of these key centers and strengthen our ability to live a fulfilled, empowered and inspired life generated from peace and gratitude.
Let's take this deep dive together.
This series will be held in 4 sessions.
Session 1. Earth and Water, the elements of the first two and most physical of the chakras, Muladhara and Svadisthana.
Session 2. Fire. The third chakra that governs energy, transmutation and digestion in life, (Manipura).
Session 3. Air (Anahata) and Ether(Space, Akash, Vishuddha). The fourth and 5th more subtle chakras that govern individualized soul experience, and expression.
Session 4. The Chakra referred to as the “third eye”, ( Ajna) the master chakra of perception and the potential of clarity and the crown chakra, (Sahasrara), which is the chakra of total manifestation of the divine creative intelligence into our physicality.
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I hold workshops on many topics from Basic Vinayas, Yoga Nidra and meditation to Yoga Therapy and Somatic healing though movement. In addition, I share my knowledge of healing through lifestyle choices based on the philosophy of Ayurveda which supports Yoga.
Contact me about leading one of these workshops for your group.
Sanskrit and the Yoga of Sound
Sound is the first creative energy to arise from the primordial field of energy potential we know as Brahman or Atman. Everything that exists in the universe has a sound vibration, from the planets spiraling in their galaxies to the hum of the earth itself.
Every living thing has a sound signature, like a divine name. The ancient language of Sanskrit is composed of 50 sounds which carry the full range of creative potentials that compose the material world and its expressions. Chanting the ringtones of the mandala of Sanskrit letters harmonizes the entire body, mind, and spirit.
When these letters are combined in specific ways they form seed sounds or bija mantras that carry forces of healing and transformation. When chanted with intention or sankalpa, they purify the mind and spirit enabling the practitioner to enter the state of union with the Truest Self, known as samadhi. The practice of mantra is central to Ayurvedic psychological healing and the deeper practices of yoga.
Join Neva in the exploration of the healing tones of Sanskrit and the harmony of of mantra.
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra is the guided art and science of traveling to the deeper ocean of your vast consciousness to dispel negative tendencies and plant seeds for renewal, empowerment, and transformation. Coupled with sankalpa, or conscious intention, this practice is profoundly effective. It reduces stress, increases immunity, establishes you in your center, and cleans your vision to see the miracle of Being. Most importantly, it is effortless and supremely enjoyable.
Fusion Yoga Dance Workshop
Expressive fusion yoga dance is a form of therapy that will put you in touch with yourself, will help you feel what you feel, and express yourself through creative spontaneous movement. For dancers and non-dancers alike, it involves letting go of the usual approach to dance, which is either self-conscious and aware of how one looks to others, or is done with the intention to dance with someone else in stylized steps that are hard to remember and execute.
Not so with Fusion Dance Therapy with Neva. It is about honoring and empowering and finding a freedom in letting go. Neva will guide you in the quality of movements rather than specific stylized steps. These qualities will give your body a "voice" to move in a variety of ways, such as sadness, joy, anger, chaos, peace, and inner quiet.
It’s about getting to know you. In our busy lives we can loose sight of how we feel and who we are and neglect to hear our own hearts. In this respect, dance therapy is like yoga — the fusion of body, mind, and heart.
Yoga will be incorporated as a warm-up, and students are invited to move through poses if that's how they want to move. We will be moving continuously for most of the class, like a yoga class but less structured and more intuitive. Your energy exertion is up to you and you can rest when you need to. We will close with savasana and a short guided meditation.
This is a chance to connect to your self in a new way, shake loose a little, have fun and be in enjoyable community.
Dance gives the body a voice. As sensory beings, our consciousness extends through every cell of our bodies and therefore holds an intelligence beyond comprehension. When we let go of self-consciousness and move by spirit, we can tap into this greater wisdom, which is the wisdom of Nature, the mother, the feminine. It is an intuitive wisdom that seeks power through compassion and balance. First feel, then synchronize, then let go into the power wherever it takes you until it is complete. Unwind your way into simplicity, open awareness, and peace.
The natural movements of the body can be compared to the qualities of the elements that comprise our world. The feet and knees moving heavily in a down beat, releasing in the support of the Earth. The hips respond with freer movement, creating a flow of waves and spirals through the body as Water. Passion awakens as Fire in the belly and is expressed through the thighs and sparkling eyes. Chaos releases deep stuck patterns and resolves as Air into smooth heartfelt expressions through the arms and hands. We float light and free and intelligent with Divine clarity.
Meditation with Neva
Meditation is for everyone. It is a natural state of relaxed mind when we let go into silence. In silence the nervous system is re-set and all systems harmonize. In silence we discover the clarity we need to steer our lives peacefully and successfully.
This class is for novices and experienced meditators. Three types of meditation will be experienced:
Breath-guided
Sound vibration
Brow-center focus
Class will consist of a brief sun salutation warm up, dharma discussion, and short meditation sequences with rests in between for contemplation and discussion. Enjoy exploring your inner domain.
“I just wanted to write and express so much gratitude to you for leading the amazing experience we had this past weekend. I feel quite cracked open in a way that feels healthy, honest, and precious. I'm excited and energized to keep traveling and walking towards ever-more of what you helped teach me and expose me to.”
“The Yoga Nidra workshop with Neva was lovely and just what I needed. Neva's approach was knowledgeable and compassionate. She guided us through deep rest and mediation that soothed my soul. I walked in tired, but friends noticed I was walking out with a lightness and easy glow in my eyes. And Neva is a masterful and deeply compassionate teacher who guided us all safely on this healing journey!”
“Thanks for an incredible weekend! With many more attributes unsaid, you are such a unique, gifted, passionate, generous, and knowledgeable teacher! We are fortunate to have you and learn from you!”
—Laura U.