YOGINIS :
In Tantric traditions, the 64 Yoginis are viewed as powerful goddesses embodying various aspects of the divine feminine. Each Yogini represents a different quality or force, and together they form a comprehensive pantheon of feminine energies.
KHAJURAHO :
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments, located in Madhya Pradesh, India, is renowned for its intricately sculpted temples and vibrant architecture. Among these temples, the 64 Yogini Temple stands out for its unique design and spiritual significance. Dedicated to the 64 Yoginis, the temple features an oval-shaped sanctum with a circular colonnade surrounding it, each segment housing sculptures of the Yoginis
TANTRIC PRACTISES :
The worship of the 64 Yoginis is associated with Tantric rituals aimed at attaining spiritual enlightenment and power. The rituals often involve meditation, visualization, and invocation of these deities to harness their energies for personal and spiritual transformation.
SYMBOLISM :
The Yoginis are often depicted as fierce, independent, and powerful. They symbolize the dynamic and transformative aspects of the divine feminine, challenging conventional norms and encouraging the practitioner to transcend ordinary consciousness.
TRADITION & ROOTS :
Shakta Tantra and the 64 Yoginis hold significant roles in the ancient Tantric tradition. Shakta Tantra focuses on the worship and understanding of the divine feminine, emphasizing direct spiritual experience and the integration of the material and spiritual worlds. The 64 Yoginis embody various aspects of divine energy and play a central role in Tantric practices, offering guidance, empowerment, and insight into the nature of the divine. Together, they represent a rich tradition of spiritual exploration and transformation
RISE OF THE MYTH:
By retelling and reimagining ancient myths through literature, rituals, art, esoteric practices and performance, the Goddess can be seen as a living tradition, continuously evolving and adapting to reflect contemporary issues and perspectives. The Goddess from myth represents a dynamic process where ancient symbols and narratives are revived to address contemporary spiritual, cultural, and personal contexts. It is a calling to reflect on the transformative power of the divine feminine in modern times.
TANTRIC RITUALS:
A peek and brief study of erotic imagery of KAMASUTRA. These temple carvings is often seen as symbolic of the union of the divine feminine and masculine, as a means to achieve spiritual enlightenment, a key theme in Tantric practices. Although Kamasutra is not directly a Tantric ritual manual but is relevant to Tantric traditions through its exploration of sexuality as a sacred force. The Khajuraho temples, reflect elements of Tantric philosophy and the integration of sexual and spiritual energies as a ritualistic approach to engage with divine energies.
Sacred KULA of WOMEN:
Together we will invoke a sacred KULA of empowered Women focused on worshiping the divine feminine within and without. Harnessing her energy for spiritual transformation through puja (worship), sadhana (spiritual practices), Embodiment work, Secret initiations, and empowering transmission of the ancient art through a contemporary view in a safe container.