After our daughter died in 2014, 2 things were said that 1) helped me move forward and 2) felt appropriate and affirming:
1) “What is this experience teaching me that I couldn’t learn any other way.” I attended a Sanskrit workshop with : she shared this wisdom which was passed down from her Guru, Shri Brahmanada Sarasvati. This helped me move forward.
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2) “fu€k.” A strong, beautiful woman I’ve known for years - our kids went to grade school together - owned a local restaurant, and when I visited the restaurant after our loss, this was the word she said. Quietly and reverently. It was affirming and left space for me to share/not share from there.
I hold no monopoly on the dos and don’ts of supporting someone who has lost a child. These are solely based on my experience. I invite you, whoever needs to read this, not to fear doing or saying the wrong things but instead, meet a person who is suffering with presence, compassion, and the capacity to hold space for their suffering.
In loving memory of
Phoenix Kelly Sweeney
June 26th, 2014 - June 26th, 2014
Dana Sweeney Yoga
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31/05/2024
Meditation 🔑 -
Meditation 🔑 My own meditation practice has become an indispensable anchor, but it was so hard to get here alone… Hence, the 28-day meditation series was born.
11/04/2024
last call...
06/02/2024
This trip shook my container 🫙
I’ll try to explain:
My container is this physical body and inside this container is my soul, co-existing with all these different defining experiences and roles of my human experience.
Some of those experiences and roles I’ve chosen, some chose me. Some I’ve had to learn to live with, while others make me wish for more hours in the day.
This trip with it’s landscapes and other worldly energy and beautiful co-travelers shook my container and all of the pieces and parts of my experience were shaken, too. I stepped outside of my roles and life experiences and I just felt… spaciousness. and wonder. and awe. and love.
It was a week long, spiritual experience in motion.
Maybe you just need an adventure, maybe you just need a fu***ng break, maybe you need to mark this year as special, maybe you need to interrupt a cycle..
Maybe you need to shake your container, too and if you do, I’d love to have you.
Xoxo
21/01/2024
Bucket List Trip of 2024 🇮🇸 Icelandic Yoga Retreat!!
I loved this trip so intensely, I chose to turn right back around and do it again in 2024. It was that good.
There’s so much magic included: all you have to do is arrive, ready to have your mind blown by this incredible planet.
July 20-27, 2024
What’s included:
⚡️Morning vinyasa and/or evening chill-out yoga practice
🐧 Foodie walking tour of Reykjavik
⚡️Three nights in a Reykjavik lux hotel
🐧 Four nights discovering nature in Snaefellsness and Húsafell
⚡️Explore iconic and tucked-away Iceland gems:
🐧Soak in the natural hot springs and amazing scenery of Hvammsvik
⚡️Plumb the depths of Iceland’s largest lava cave
🐧Wander the banks of Selvallavatn and behind (if you dare) Selvallafoss
⚡️Stroll the quaint fishing village of Arnarstapi
🐧Take a short stroll to Langifoss and soak in the Húsafell Canyon baths
⚡️Hike Úlfarsfell for amazing views over Reykjavik
🐧Summer trips can stroll the river Straumfjarðará and bask under the midnight sun
⚡️Reykjanes Peninsula day trip
🐧Cross the ‘bridge’ and the continental divide between the American and Eurasian plates – walk from America to Europe (ha)
⚡️Check out the beautiful blue clay and bubbling hot spring of Seltún
🐧Stroll the Krýsuvíkurleiðin route on the Reykjanese Peninsula
⚡️Head to the Blue Lagoon for a long soak
🐧Entrance to the Blue Lagoon with extras
⚡️Full buffet breakfast daily
🐧Five included lunches and six delicious Icelandic dinners (vegetarian and non-vegetarian options)
⚡️Transportation to and from Keflavik (KEF) airport (on arrival and departure days only)
http://bit.ly/yogaiceland
A $500 deposit saves your spot.
Carpe Diem, my friends. The Travel Yogi
20/01/2024
Would love to see you PDX frands! Join us on the first Saturday of every month for Beyond Asana: a Monthly Extended Practice event with Dana ✨
This spiritual practice will include yoga philosophy, chanting, physical practice (asana), breathwork (pranayama), & meditation (dhyana)
This monthly event kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 3! Head to the SSY app or our website to save your spot!
17/01/2024
This winter, I have officially entered my Slash era.
While an ice storm kept us home today, online classes are still a thing!
You can join me at 5:30p tonight. danasweeneyyoga.com/schedule to sign up 💋
And if you’re a PS2 owning Guitar Hero nerd, can we talk about how much harder Legends of Rock is on Hard than it’s predecessors?
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