Embodied Courage: A Practice of Listening Within
“The success of yoga does not lie in the ability to perform postures but in how it positively changes the way we live our life and our relationships.”
— T.K.V. Desikachar
What does it mean to live with courage in our bodies, not just in our thoughts?
This three Thursday series invites participants into a gentle, contemplative exploration of embodied awareness grounded in the principles and Touchstones of the Center for Courage & Renewal. Through a thoughtful blend of pranayama, mindful movement, silence, and shared reflection, we will practice listening inwardly for the wisdom that already lives within us.
Each session will center on one Courage & Renewal Touchstone as a quiet anchor for the evening. We will begin with breath practices that regulate and settle the nervous system, followed by accessible embodied movement designed to cultivate presence. The physical practice will serve as a doorway into deeper inner listening.
The latter portion of each gathering will offer structured space for reflection, optional sharing, and the honoring of silence. Participants are invited to speak from personal experience, to listen deeply, and to trust their own inner teacher. No prior yoga experience is required. All bodies and all levels of familiarity with Courage & Renewal are welcome.
This series is about becoming more attuned. It is a practice of slowing down to notice what is true.
Over the course of three weeks, we will build relational trust, strengthen inner awareness, and explore how embodied presence can support more courageous and compassionate living in our daily lives.
The Center for Courage & Renewal and its facilitators do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.
