Membership Resources
October in the Ashaya Membership:
Kali Ma: The Fierce Longing for Truth
In Tantra, the goddess tradition begins with the recognition that you are the embodiment of the great spirit, the light, grace, the goddess. The infinite universe became finite as you for the sheer delight of it. But how do we really come to know this?
This month we’ll focus on the role of the three Goddesses – Kali, Saraswati, and Lakshmi, with the emphasis on Kali, the goddess of all possibilities. She is unbounded, supremely creative, and free. She is the fierce desire for truth. In Kali, time dissolves. She is the darkest, deepest, and most compact energy. Even light can't escape her.
Kali encourages us not to let fear stop us from experiencing our heart's deepest desires. Not to give up even in the most challenging situations. She helps us trust our heart and be guided by spirit within.
Ultimately, we come to the recognition that we are co-participators with grace and that our bodies are the magnificent manifestations of the divine, not merely material vessels of inferiority.
During this time of change and transformation, come celebrate the light of the spirit through the teachings of the goddesses to guide us on our path home.​​
October 2025 Resources
October Mantra Sheet (click to download)
Listen to the Mantra Recording​
Five Asanas before Meditation
Class Descriptions
Ashaya Yoga Morning Sadhana (Spiritual Practices)
Calm Your Mind. Balance Your Nervous System.
Get centered. Get still. Get reconnected to the deepest wellspring of source consciousness. In this 40-minute practice, Todd starts with an inspirational Tantric teaching followed by japa mantra, pranayama (yogic breathing), silent mantra meditation, and Savasana (deep relaxation).
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*The Ashaya Morning Sadhana classes are designed to evolve from the beginning to the end of the month. The first week will contain more instruction and explanation of the basic and foundational details of the practice. As the month continues, the focus will shift from the basics to more in-depth practices. All students are encouraged to go at their own pace and not strain or force any aspects of the practice. Newcomers are encouraged to review the introductory materials included in their on-boarding email, before they begin the practice.
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All Levels Asana
Align your Body, Awaken Your Heart.
This is a delicious 45-minute asana class for all levels of practitioners from beginners to advanced, designed to give you everything you need to feel stretched out and opened up. Using the Ashaya Method of alignment expect some challenge with modifications and use of props. Todd begins with a heart-centered, Tantric teaching followed by a flow of movement and breath, postures that build to a peak pose, and ends with calming poses and Savasana (relaxation). This class builds alignment strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility while opening the heart.
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Deep Core
Strength, Balance, Vitality.
Take this 45-minute workout for strength, endurance, and fortitude with the focus on toning the deep abdominal core muscles. Designed for all levels of practitioners, this class supports spinal health, blood flow, and bone growth. Practice proper anatomical alignment for the full therapeutic benefit as you increase your energy reserves, vitality, and groundedness. Enjoy the physical challenge. Go at your own pace.
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Full Moon Practice
Go Deeper in Sadhana.
During the time of the full moon, a window of opportunity opens up to experience a deeper spiritual and transformational energy. Our thoughts become more potent and our capacity to manifest our heart’s deepest desires increases. Purnatva is the principle of fullness and perfection and describes the universe that lacks nothing and has no missing parts. It’s full. It points to the Tantric teaching that we are perfectly imperfect just as we are. We celebrate our fullness during this time through a special mantra practice called “Chakra Flossing.” This is continuous chanting of the chakra resonant sounds that opens us to the fullness of our potential for vitality, fulfillment, supreme love, and ecstatic joy.
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Gentle Asana
Stretch, Breathe Deeply, & Let Go.
Practice easeful and soothing poses that gently stretch and open the body. This is the time to slow down, focus on breath, and allow your heart to truly open. During this 45-minute class, you'll rejuvenate and nourish yourself in the warmth of self-acceptance and self-love. Practice simpler poses at a slower pace, with modifications that make every pose accessible and more enjoyable. End with a deep Savasana (relaxation).
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​​​Just Asana: All Levels
More Poses!
This is a special class of just asana teaching which will allow more time for concentrated asana practice. This class will give you 45 minutes of asana from start to finish. The practice will include more poses, more variety, and a 10-minute Savasana! There will still be a Tantric theme. But it will consist of one or two words which will be interwoven into the poses.