Navadurgā: Journey with the Divine Mother
Devotional Program
Scripture, Stories & Sādhana
"Oh Lotus Eyed, I sing and describe your many names and forms! May this please you, oh, reliever of difficulties."
~ Devī Mahatmya
The Goddess, who appears in many forms & phases.
You can learn about each one, so you can orient yourself to remove obstacles & receive blessing from Her for the rest of your days.
Navadurgā: Journey with the Divine Mother
Now Available Self-Paced
The Navadurgā are the 9 aspects of manifestations of Durgā. These forms are can be invoked and praised during Navarātri - one goddess for each of the nine days & nights.
It is easy to find "lists" and "factoids" about each of these forms.
But devotees are not interested in information, we are interested in deep healing & transformation.
Behind the "facts" lie powerful stories, meaning & revelation!
Each aspect of the Goddess reveals a keystone of the human experience.
"Facts" are not the heart of the Navadurgā.
As a seeker you want to fall in love with the goddess, find personal meanig in Her, and be held and guided by Her.
And this is possible when we go deeper with the Navadurgā.
In this program, we'll explore the stories & meanings of the Navadurgā, along with devotional chanting and revelations of the 9 forms of Durgā as...
The journey of the Goddess
The journey of Life itself.
The journey of the Devotee.
"Oh Goddess, the one who recites your names and praises you daily will find no difficulties in the three worlds"
~ Devī Mahatmya
Inside Navadurgā: Journey with the Divine Mother
Kaya will set the stage for our devotional study with teachings about the hidden meanings of "Navarātri" including a look at sacred number 9. Then, one by one, she will share a progressive unfoldment of the the Goddess, who's 9 forms and names reveal an abundant journey.
Each class will be rich with meanings and stories that are attributed to each day of Navarātri, but also to each stage of the human journey of life itself.
Each class will also include Sanskrit recitation of praise to her 108 names, which is traditionally chanted during Navarātri.
This 3 part offering is designed serve to guide & support your relationship with the goddess.
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Navadurga
Self Paced | Join Anytime
Kaya lovingly guides your relationship with the feminine divine with teachings of the 9 Manifestations of Durgā Devī.
Navarātri
This program was taught during Navarātri - the 9 Nights of the Goddess, but you can delve into Her realms anytime that you feel called.
Goddess festival times are portals to the sacred - a time for stories, sādhana & secrets of the Goddess. In fact, there is a mini Navarātri every month - as you will learn inside the program.
Navarātri cycles can crack you open in the best of ways, opening you to love and the inner illumination of your own heart, where the divine pulses within.
Like the newborn baby in the lap of the mother, when we listen to Her meanings, and chant to Her it is like we are nestled in her arms. The meanings & mantras can be applied to sustain your relationship with the goddess and serve as an upāya [remedy] for difficult karmas - both material & spiritual.
"Even if being being burned by fire, or in the midst of enemies on a battlefield, or or whenever thoughts are occupied by fear, no sorrow will envelop such a person who takes refuge in the Mother."
~ Devī Mahatmya
“Thank you Kaya! This was a precious teaching!!
Erin
“This has been such an amazing journey. I feel invigorated and it reminds me of the importance and the gift of studying with others.”
Trishan
"Thank you for this Divine offering, Kaya. I’ve truly loved being part of it and feel steeped in devotion. It’s been such a deep and beautiful journey. It’s been wonderful to see the parallels between my own life as a mother and the Divine Mother. These sessions have been so rich and special. One of my favourite sadhanas is simply listening to you share your vast knowledge, wisdom, and storytelling. I’ve been listening to Divine stories for many years, but they land so differently with you. I also want to thank you for the added asana practice, I always feel huge and spacious afterwards after practicing with you. I’m so deeply grateful. Thank you."
Claire
Thank you so much for all of tge beautiful storytelling and sharing of this sacred wisdom. It is so nourishing to learn about these expressions of Durga and how each is unique and yet they all are one.Thank you all for everything you share. I look forward to learning about the three last forms and all the Navratris in the future where I can begin to deepen my connection, knowledge and practice!
Katie
A Note from Kaya
My devotional practices to the Goddess began two decades ago… when a teacher advised a daily practice. My relationship with Her was simple… rooted in the mantra alone. No study, no intellectualizing, no academics… no real “information”. I was simply given a hymn to sing, and followed the instruction.
Nine years in, and I had had chanted to Her as a daily habit, in desperate moments of prayer, during childbirth and in celebration.
It was then that I was first given deeper teachings of Her… from one of my Gurus, who is a great devotee of the divine Mother disguised as a Vedanta Swami. He was brought to tears teaching about the Mother during Navarātri… and this was where a different aspect of the journey began to unfold.
The journey continued from there. And yet… often her stories and iconography mystified me.
Until I was able to coalesce the practices & stories in contemplative moments at my altar, in nature and when telling stories to my children that more meanings began to be revealed. Here Her stories became profoundly personal.
It would be be an honor to share some of this with you during this Navarātri.
Love,
Kaya
Navadurga
Self Paced | Join Anytime
Kaya lovingly guides your relationship with the feminine divine with teachings of the 9 Manifestations of Durgā Devī.
FAQs
This class was taught live in 3 parts, and attendance is now available self paced.
Chanting handouts will be provided, or you can bring your Devi Mahatmya {Chandi Path}. You may also wish to have a notebook & pen for your personal notes.
In keeping with the Vedic tradition style of teaching, there is little to no required preparation or reading. I follow my teachers’ approach in unfolding the teachings in real time in relationship with students. We will make printable handouts available for the recitation if sanskrit recitation is part of the offering.
Each class is 90 min of teachings, story, chanting & 30 min Q&A. In addition, you will have a bonus one hour practice to do at your own pace.
If you’re trying to minimize screen time, just darken your screen listen as an audio course. The video is there to make it a little more engaging for people who are in need of visual connection to the teacher, however this program does not include visual slides, it is more like sitting chest-to-chest with the teacher. The visuals of the goddess can flow within you!
Yes! You may find your questions are asked in the recorded Q&As! You’ll also be invited into our Devī Sangha – a beautiful, diverse and supportive group of Navarātri students online. There you can share your experience, insights & questions.