What Spirit Rising Means to Me...
Spirit Rising Yoga Center is shifting to all-virtual programming and closing its brick and mortar space.
We thought it would be fun to share some of our community member’s experiences with Teacher Training and Chair Yoga classes for seniors.
A Poem by Maria Egel, 84 years old, chair yoga student,
“I FOLLOW THE GENTLE VOICE OF OUR TEACHER AND BREATHE IN DEEPLY,
AND BEFORE LONG MY MERE BREATH AND HIS VOICE TRANSFERS MY BODY INTO THE MIDST OF A MEADOW, ABLOOM WITH WILD FLOWERS.
MY LUNGS EXPAND, INHALING THE FRAGRANT SCENT OF BLUEBELLS AND DAISIES. EXHALING, I LEAVE BEHIND ALL TROUBLE AND PAIN.
THE SOUND OF THE GONG MAKES MY BODY FLOAT AS IF I AM A MERE WAVE OF WATER, BEFORE I BECOME LIGHT AS AIR, NO LONGER CONSTRICTED BY BORDERS, I MELT INTO NOTHINGNESS.”
See what Teacher Training Graduates and other students have shared about their experiences at Spirit Rising Yoga.
"Our community will continue without bricks, floors and walls, but not without heart. A community without borders and embracing all. The legacy is never forgotten and will continue on. Blessings to you all." SPK
“The program was undoubtedly one of the most transformative experiences of my life.” SR, ’01
“I expected we’d learn a few new cool exercise sets; instead I expanded my whole life.” AE, ‘02
“The program was undoubtedly one of the most transformative experiences of my life.” SR, ’01
“The teachings seemed to open up to me at just the right time.” JC, ‘07
“I want to thank you for creating a safe environment for deep healing.” JF, '08
“I would HIGHLY recommend this program for anyone who is ready to move forward to a better understanding of who they truly are and a life full of joy.” MK, ‘11
“I am so glad I agreed to take this journey. We are not only learning to Keep Up! but also how to Keep Up! Thank you!” EG, ‘13
“I took (the course) to help others. I realized I’m not here to help others but to light a path for them to follow.” TKK '15
“Practicing this technology to connect with and experience divine source energy is a gift.” TG '17
“Beautiful and divine and healing as well to be able to softly and trustingly open up and mirror purity of the soul to one another.” DD ‘18
“I feel lucky to have the course set up to give us time to teach individually.” AG ‘19
“During my online practicum, my best friend of 18 years didn't realize it was me until I started speaking--that's how much someone can change during this profound program!” IF ‘20
“I give thanks regularly for having found you and your guidance on the path. I am grateful to all the teachings and to all my wonderful teachers. Thank you for your beautiful light and never ending service.” RS
“Thank you for all that you have poured into me in the last months. This has been an invaluable experience that I will treasure always. I have been on the path for sometime now I am honored to be called a Teacher.” JK
“As anticipated the course allowed me to delve deeper into myself, and for that I am grateful. Thank you to both of you for providing such a rich experience for all involved. Chicagoland is fortunate to have such Authentic Kundalini Studies. It is a wonderful conscious community.” PPK (Level 2)
“This Yoga instructor helps to control my mood and helps to find inner peace. He is a wise and good person.” L (Chair Yoga)
“This class made me relax and breathe easily. In every part of my body the tightness got away. I love this class. I will always try to attend.” AP (Chair Yoga)
“I chiefly come to learn stress reduction techniques that I can apply anywhere but especially on the job. I also come because he (Shiva Singh) is an expert on yoga and stands out among other yoga teachers.” SK (Chair Yoga)