The powerful gift of uncertainty or, the fruits of faith
"People say, what is the sense of our small effort? They cannot see that we must lay one brick at a time, take one step at a time. A pebble cast into a pond causes ripples that spread in all directions. Each one of our thoughts, words and deeds is like that. No one has a right to sit down and feel hopeless. There is too much work to do."  ~ Dorothy Day


Three years ago in February, I was sitting in a window seat of an air-conditioned bus careening down the highways of south India, a Bollywood movie playing silently on the inconsistent screen above our driver.

As I watched the rolling fields fly by, wincing every time I looked up to see our bus just barely miss hitting a cow, or a rickshaw, or another bus, or an entire family riding - no helmets - on a motorcycle, a woman seated side-saddle behind her husband, bright sari flowing in the wind behind her as she held her infant baby to her chest, I sought respite from the terrifying and barely controlled chaos which often define road trips in India.

On this particular day, a bright, hot day, a long day of travel, respite came in the form of a headset and a podcast. Settling into the corner provided by my window seat, checking first to make sure all the students were cared for and finding their own ways to manage the adventure, I tuned in to an interview with one of my heroes, Representative John Lewis. The day made an impact on me, because it was tied to this particular interview and the profound influence it had on my consciousness, and especially a reconciling of faith and action - things I had been thinking about, teaching about, and grappling with for many years. I was moved not only by his direct impact and involvement in the civil rights movement, but by his unwavering integrity and his deep faith - the very foundations on which he stood to effectively lead the cause with determination and resiliency.

Three years later, I found myself once again on a bus in India, once again feeling the powerful awakening that comes with being immersed in a culture where faith is at the center of seemingly everything, and where the individual, direct relationship to God presence is respected and encouraged.  And once again, I was feeling unnerved.


Molly's coming to the Pacific Northwest! 

Read on for dates and descriptions. All levels classes, IMT workshop, and even an IMT on-line class you can attend from the comfort of your own home, starting Monday, March 27. 


Molly on Vashon Ferry
Join Molly starting Monday, March 27  for IMT Basics on-line , her newest on-line version of this super inspiring foundational workshop for Integrated Movement Therapy trainings.  

These on-line workshops are a great way to connect with Molly, meet other students with shared values and visions, and to learn more about the IMT method. IMT Basics is a pre-requisite to any IMT Level 1 training. 

Especially wonderful is that if you miss any of the on-line classes, you can watch them at your convenience in your own home! You can even register after the course begins and catch up by watching the recorded sessions.

The timing is perfect to take this prerequisite - we have two wonderful IMT workshops coming right up! Students wishing to pursue certification can get all of the Level 1 workshops in before this summer's Level 2 retreat in Portland!

IMT and Teens with Rachel Plies at unfold studios in Portland, April 7 - 9.

IMT and Children with Molly at the Bainbridge Yoga House on Bainbridge Island, April 21 - 23.

Some scholarship opportunities still available. Clinicians and educators currently working with special needs kids, and parents of special needs kids always receive a 20% discount. 
Connecting with Molly and the Samarya community in Seattle 


Please go to Molly's website for complete descriptions or to register for any or all of these opportunities. All of these are all levels, everyone is welcome! Register soon, space is limited at each of the locations.

Advanced Exploration - yoga asana as part of a holistic practice -   Thursday, April 13, 6 - 8 pm,  Eastlake Yoga

Bhakti - a personal practice for challenging times -  Friday, April 14, 6 - 8 pm,  Eastlake Yoga

Lectio Divina and asana ~  bringing contemplative practice to movement, and movement to contemplative practice -  Saturday, April 15, 10 - 12,  8 Limbs Yoga Center  Capitol Hill

Samarya community class -  Sunday, April 16, 10 - 12:  Wise Orchid Qiqong  in the Central District.

FREE and open to all! Samarya community potluck and gathering -  Sunday, April 16, 4 - 8 pm: Lynnwood

Molly on Vashon Island

Take an evening ferry ride, or come on out of your island home, to share two beautiful evenings with Molly on Vashon. 

For full details and registration for these classes, please check here

Using the directions of life force to cultivate compassion and forgiveness - Wednesday, April 19, 6 - 8 pm. Joan Hanna's Yoga Barn, Vashon Island

The Chakra System - a fun and practical introduction - Tuesday, April 25, 6 - 8 pm. Island Yoga Center,  Vashon Island
Yoga Service Council conference

Join and expand our Samarya community at this year's Yoga Service Conference, May 19 - 21.   

Molly has recently joined the board of the Yoga Service Council and is the new blog coordinator.

She will also be teaching several classes at the conference, along with many of her favorite teachers and colleagues. 

Come to Omega and connect!
Save the dates! Samarya Yoga Teacher training and Samarya community gathering at the Texas Yoga Retreat

Looking for deeper study and connection? 

Save the dates for our fall
Samarya Yoga Teacher Training, September 29 - October 13  -  open to all levels of students, with all levels of background and experience, whether you want to be a yoga teacher or not, this is for you to dive into contemplative practice, the history of yoga, yoga philosophy and personal retreat and transformation. 

Mark your calendars now for the Texas Yoga Retreat, held at the gorgeous Radha Madhav Dham in Austin, Texas, October 20 -22. Molly and EB will be holding a pre-retreat gathering for Samarya and Unfold communities beginning on Wednesday, October 18. Stay tuned for details - this is a not to miss event. 


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