The pineal chakra and the Hara chakra can be related to masculine and feminine qualities (but not only) . . . the sketch below might offer some natural inspiration.
QUESTION for REFLECTION: Where in nature are you most at home . . . can you relate this to any feminine or masculine qualities (or both) in a natural setting you love?
Il chakra pineale e il chakra Hara possono essere collegati alle qualità maschili e femminili (ma non solo) ... lo schizzo a sinistra potrebbe offrire un'ispirazione naturale.
DOMANDA per RIFLESSIONE: In quale ambiente della natura vi sentite più a vostro agio ... potete mettere in relazione questo aspetto con le qualità femminili o maschili (o entrambe) di un ambiente naturale che amate?
Bowls can be considered a symbol of the feminine.
QUESTION for REFLECTION: What are some symbols of feminine bowl shape that you can imagine? What would be some masculine symbols that you could imagine (imagine something that is not necessarily bowl shaped). What are some bowls in your body? How do you perceive them?
Le ciotole possono essere considerate un simbolo del femminile.
DOMANDE per RIFLESSIONE: Quali sono alcuni simboli femminili a forma di ciotola che potete immaginare? Quali sono i simboli maschili che potete immaginare (immaginate qualcosa che non sia necessariamente a forma di ciotola)?
WEEK 2 HOMEWORK:
Part 1:
Please reflect upon and answer the questions above - submit in WORD or PDF format.
Part 2:
Please draw or paint a natural setting - it could be imaginary or it could be a place in nature that you love. Let yourself have a gentle and open approach to the artwork - it need not be literally or artistic . . . more flow, and enjoyment and expression. Do not TRY to make the drawing, and invitation to let it flow.
Notice what elements of this illustration contain “feminine” elements and “masculine” elements . . . say a little bit about this.
Some key considerations could be: the natural elements in the picture (earth, water, fire, air, space) or colours or temperatures (cool, hot, dry, wet) or animals that like to be in that environment, etc.
Please include a photo of your image/painting/drawing with the other questions from above as well!
Part 3: Please write if you have any spefiic questions about the practice we have done in the last week (if you do)
Submit by WORD.doc or PDF format by Sunday 23 February, 2025 to ateekayoga@gmail.com