The May 2012 webinar was so much fun to do. I’ve condensed it into a seventeen minute presentation which you can watch here. It’s filled with my art work, of course, to illustrate my story telling.
I describe how ecstatic wisdom postures
hone our capacity for ecstasy, a skill we have largely lost as modern humans. That ecstasy deprivation leads to all kinds of ills, including addictions.
Then I show you how ecstasy relates to wisdom
and a healed relationship between Self and Ego. I’d love to hear your responses.
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is celebrated and the mysteries are honored.
an informative personal essay about my first two or three years learning this practice
back in 1993 – ’95.
My story of growing kinship with the spirit world
helps you see how the practice might grow to be meaningful to you, too.
And then there’s our first issue of a journal called WOW. Short but provocative.You can certainly try a pose home alone but
it’s always richer to join a group for your first experience of this potent practice.
The next Introduction to Ecstatic Wisdom Postures is happening on Bainbridge Island, WA, at the Island Yoga Space, August 4 and 5, 2012. Click here for more information.
Hello Deborah! Ah, finally got around to reading your lovely synopsis about postures and I cannot wait to have the experience myself. I have a better grasp now of what you have been sharing with me in this regard. I love most the quote you included by Dr. Goodman, “In the long run…humans cannot tolerate ecstasy deprivation.” This really resonates with me…I think the lack of ecstatic experience is much to blame for addiction, and our reliance on alcohol/drugs (sex, shopping, gambling, etc.)…Our culture seems to condone these types of altered states (if kept in-check), while scorning practices such as chanting, ecstatic dancing, and other “natural” forms of altered experience. But like dreaming/REM sleep, we must find a way to achieve ecstatic experience for our emotional/spiritual/mental/physical well-being. And working with postures (much like shamanic drumming/journeying) seems like a great way to achieve this.
thank you, so much for your comments, “A.” I look forward to sharing Postures with you. When you have a chance to look at the powerpoint, you’ll learn more about my views of ecstasy as well. I’ve begun drafting a new paradigm of psychology, called Ecstatic Psychology. Gives the ego a more reasonable place in our system.
Thank you for explaining and connecting me with this information. This type of work is right in line with the shifts and changes that are occurring within myself as well as the planet. I look forward to learning and participating in this process.
I appreciate your affirmation, Loretta. We’re surfing the crest of the cultural wave – one of those big ones!!!
Just outstanding Deborah. Your artwork is just the right imagery to enrich the information about the postures. What a great tool for introducing people to the work we love!
Thank you, Belinda. Your acknowledgement means a great deal!
Thank you, Belinda, for your acknowledgement. It’s been so good for me to bring my perspective into public view, to honor the importance of ecstasy, wisdom, and changing paradigms for the ego as gifts of this practice for humanity.
Hi Deborah,
I really enjoyed reading what you’ve written here and the power point. It certainly does carry a great archetypal wisdom and connection w/ earth and greater self. Thanks.
Blessings,
Robin
Robin,
So very good to hear from you AND congratulations on your big adventure. I hope you and your new home visit me in the Pacific Northwest. I’ll sing 4 JOY! warm wishes…