Experience Alaya

07/23/2023

Such a sweet place to stop for a quick bit, food for dinner or a glass of wine

3070 U.S. Rte 2, East Montpelier, VT 05651

12/10/2020

If you join, check out Day 15 Ashleigh Sergeant will be sharing her Yoga Nidra wisdom in this 21 Sweet Spot to Self Care Series.

Why do we resist caring for ourselves? According to Somatic Therapist and Resiliency Coach, Jennifer Degen, it's not our fault: We were patterned to look and act like everything is okay. In this article, Jennifer describes the connection between vulnerability and resilience, writing, "When you know how to care for yourself and deepen your relationship to your mind, body and spirit, it is the wellspring of resilience."

Read more here: https://diggingdeep.org/resist-caring-ourselves/

11/02/2020

I know that these times have kept us apart, and I know that we keep finding ways to come back to each other. I know that we live in a world that is trying to divide us, and I know that we are so much better together. I know that our pain can shame us into thinking that we are alone, and I know that we are deeply connected by the struggles of our humanity. I know the world seems ugly and chaotic right now, and I know that there is an innate beauty inside each of us that can help to heal the world. I know that living into that authentic beauty and allowing it to be seen feels vulnerable, foreign, or perhaps terrifying; and I know that we need each other now more than ever, in our rawness, in our realness, in our deepest presence. I know that these times are hard, and I know that together we can do hard things. I know that fear and hate are singeing the fabric of our society, and I know that I love you, I know that I love you, I know that I love you.
Xo,

It is for all of these reasons, and so many more, that I have created REFUGE, a virtual immersion of community, authenticity, and true connection. We begin in January of 2021. All of you are/is welcome here.

Join by November 20th, to receive a healing meditation and customized altar for the immersion.

Join with a friend and you will both receive a discount for the program.

Details in the bio...

04/22/2020

Today. 10am PT... join us to discuss how to anchor into the earth of ourselves so we can live and lead from our hearts. Zoom link in bio

03/25/2020

Join us! and will be sharing some deep quiet, meditative time together as well as opening a conversation about the dissolution of rugged individualism and the rise of heart-based community. How can we be grounded, practical and effective leaders in these times?

10am PST on Zoom. Link in the bio. ❤️

03/18/2020

Hello Alaya Family,⁣⁣

We are feeling the incredible web of connection and support of our beautiful Alaya community during these wild and uncertain times. Though we are all being asked to slow down and stay in, we hope that you can feel how you are not alone. We, Meg and Ashleigh, are holding each of you in our hearts with such love.⁣⁣
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As we continue to remain informed and patient within this time of full surrender, we are also working on creative solutions to:⁣⁣
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help our community stay well (body, mind and spirit) at this time⁣
engage upcoming trainings, should the need for alternative plans arise,⁣⁣
move forward with our community in new ways that reflect the clarity we are finding, and the new possibilities that are arising, in this precious time of slowing down to a more natural, harmonious rhythm.⁣⁣
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With respect not only for personal well-being, but also the tremendous, growing load the COVID-19 virus is having on our vulnerable populations, medical community, and systematically on our health-care system, we feel a responsibility to amend our upcoming schedule.⁣
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We will continue to assess the situation on a daily basis, amend the schedule as needed, and stay in touch with information, resources and opportunities for us all to connect online. To that end, we would like to invite you to join us on Wednesday, March 18th at 10:00am PST for an Alaya Community Gathering focused on navigating these uncertain times. ⁣
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Here is the link: https://zoom.us/j/656517134 ⁣⁣
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If you do not already have zoom, you can download their free app here: ⁣
https://zoom.us/download ⁣⁣
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In an effort to keep the background noise down, please be sure you are muted when you enter.⁣⁣
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We look forward to connecting with you there.⁣⁣
Until then we send our love,⁣⁣
Meg & Ash

02/15/2020

Congratulations to our recent 200-Hour YTT students! It was a gift for our Lead Teachers, & to share the space at .yoga.reno ✨

We look forward to seeing what gifts you bring forth into the world and supporting you along your yoga journey!

PS - If you’re considering deepening your practice, our next 200HR begins in September in Reno and Super Early Bird pricing is available until March 1. Plus! By paying the $200 deposit, you will also receive 4 calls with and between March and September to have all your YTT questions answered and begin integrating the teachings early.

https://experiencealaya.com/trainings-overview/200hr-yoga-teacher-training-reno-nv/

02/12/2020

✨ Experience Your Divine Feminine⁣⁣⠀
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Unlock your divine power and personal potential at Living Through the Lens of the Goddess | 25HR Yoga Training & Immersion taking place from May 1-3 in Reno, NV. ⁣⁣⠀
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Early bird pricing ends this Saturday, 2/15! ⁣⁣⠀
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Taught by our Co-Founder and goddess teacher, Ashleigh Sergeant and inspired by her 10 years of studying with Sally Kempton, author of “Awakening Shakti: The Transformative Power of the Goddesses of Yoga.”⁣⁣⠀
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Each day is dedicated to one goddess: ⁣⁣⠀
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✨ DURGA - Warrior Goddess of Protection and Inner Strength⁣⁣⠀
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✨ SARASWATI - Goddess Who Flows as Language, Insight and Sound⁣⁣⠀
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✨ BHUVANESHWARI - Goddess of Infinite Space, She Whose Body Is The World⁣⁣⠀
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Through , , and , you will awaken each of these goddess energies within you and learn how to call on them at the right times. Find a balance between the shadow and light side and cultivate a balance as a student, teacher and empowered leader. ⁣⁣⠀
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This is an AMAZING training for yoga teachers, coaches, healing professionals, mothers, daughters, sisters and those ready to step into their full potential. ⁣⁣⠀

Click here to register 👉 https://experiencealaya.com/living-through-the-lens-of-the-goddess/
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‼️ Remember: the Early Bird price ends on 2/15!⁣⁣⠀
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We can’t wait to practice with you, fellow goddesses ❤️🧘‍♀️

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02/08/2020

Early Bird Registration for Living Through the Lens of the Goddess closes on 4/15 ~

Step into your personal power and embrace the divine feminine by studying the goddess energies that are within you ~

Join us from May 1-3 in Reno, NV with Ashleigh Sergeant for 25-Hours of Mudra, Mantra, Meditation and Pranayama practices ~

See you there, goddesses ✨

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02/01/2020

“Everything Is Waiting for You” by David Whyte

Your great mistake is to act the drama
as if you were alone. As if life
were a progressive and cunning crime
with no witness to the tiny hidden
transgressions. To feel abandoned is to deny
the intimacy of your surroundings. Surely,
even you, at times, have felt the grand array;
the swelling presence, and the chorus, crowding
out your solo voice. You must note
the way the soap dish enables you,
or the window latch grants you freedom.
Alertness is the hidden discipline of familiarity.
The stairs are your mentor of things
to come, the doors have always been there
to frighten you and invite you,
and the tiny speaker in the phone
is your dream-ladder to divinity.

Put down the weight of your aloneness and ease into the
conversation. The kettle is singing
even as it pours you a drink, the cooking pots
have left their arrogant aloofness and
seen the good in you at last. All the birds
and creatures of the world are unutterably
themselves. Everything is waiting for you.