Goddess of overflowing bliss
Lalita Devi - She who bestows nectar and sweetness!
There's a Goddess I am particularly enamoured with. Her name is Lalita Devi - though I like to describe her as the "Goddess of overflowing bliss". She is one of the ten Mahavidya, or Tantric wisdom Goddesses.
I remember vividly being on retreat in India in 2015. It was quite an austere retreat. Three weeks offline in very basic huts in the jungle, far from any touristy luxuries, mingling with monkeys and engaging a fairly rigorous schedule of meditation, pranayama and yoga asana.
Whilst I recognise the value in this kind of practice, it was also a bit dry. You might also describe it as very "masculine" (even though the teacher was a devotee of the Great Mother!).
During the afternoon breaks when it was too hot to do anything else I would devour books about Devi - the Goddess. And I distinctly remember reading about Lalita Devi and this incredible surge of eros arising within me- a definite sweetness, like honey.
This energy, or shakti, permeated my being, so that even the 'dry' yogic practices became very, very sweet and pleasurable.
Such is her magic! Which is something we each have within us.
Students in my Teacher Training have described being on aeroplanes or other such bland environments whilst being inwardly enraptured by the Goddess. This is the shakti of Lalita at play.
And she very much is at play. In fact, that's one of the translations of her name - She who Plays.
So maybe being a "Goddess of Overflowing bliss" sounds a bit far fetched, but I promise you it isn't. In fact, my specialty is showing you how to access this inner current of delight. This is what we do in Shakti Yoga!
And honestly - I know there is a lot of S&*t going on in the world right now, and to me this is ALL THE MORE REASON why we resource ourselves and anchor in this deeper current of life.
We must drink the nectar, lest become sour and sullen, defeated and down.
I find SO much value in the inner Tantric practices which include breath, mantra and how we orient our awareness, such as feeling and sensing the subtle currents of delight that permeate existence (starting here in this body). Not to mention - movement rituals that bring this energy to life - like what I teach in Shakti Yoga!
Which leads me into my exciting announcement...
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ANNOUNCING "The Living Goddess": Three (online) retreats, three Goddessses
Goddess of Overflowing Bliss (Lalita) will begin this sumptuous series NEXT SATURDAY! Come to one, or come to them all.
In each session you will be invited to connect with the unique energy of the Goddess in a deeply embodied way through Shakti Yoga practice.
After a short introduction to the Goddess & her mythology, I'll share a full-length Shakti Yoga practice, guiding you to awaken her distinct flavour of shakti within yourself. Through this practice, you’ll connect with each Goddess as she lives inside you, cultivating a personal and intimate connection to her energy signature.
Come and experience the living presence of the Goddess within! Retreats are Saturday mornings at 8am Brisbane time (AEST) for 2.5 hours.
16th November: Goddess of overflowing bliss (Lalita Devi)
7th December: Goddess of devotion & sacred union (Parvati)
4th January: Goddess of abundance & beauty (Lakshmi) - new year blessings
$44 AUD per retreat, or $119 for the full series
LIVING GODDESS: 🌺 SHAKTI YOGA SERIES (ONLINE)
5-WEEK SHAKTI YOGA COURSE IN-PERSON COMING UP (Brisbane) November 18
UNFURLING THE FEMININE is a spring-flavoured edition, with a focus on fertility (in all senses of the word), sensuality, beauty and fully flowering from within.
As spring leads us into summer, this is a time where we can enjoy the blooming of life all around us and within. The fragrant presence of the Sacred Feminine – shakti -brings beauty, blessings and aliveness to our bodies, lives and our senses. Shakti Yoga awakens us to this Reality!
Each session is a delicious, deep, embodied journey that is sure to leave you feeling in touch with your softness, beauty AND your power as a woman. The Shakti Yoga glow is for real!!!
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This one is not to be missed!!!
LOCATION: Soul Space Newmarket, Brisbane
WHEN: Mondays 6pm - 8.30pm from 18th November - 16th December
INVESTMENT: $399. Payment plan available.
This spring series will be all the Shakti Yoga practices you love with a focus on sensuality, beauty & fertility! Newcomers and all ages welcome.
TESTIMONIAL FROM MY WINTER COURSE:
"I am deeply grateful for Jasmine’s Shakti Yoga series. Through her guidance, I’ve experienced a beautiful commitment to myself—giving me the space to rest, restore, and reconnect into the depths of my sensuality . This practice has allowed me to explore pure pleasure, diving into a sense of playfulness and transformation that goes far beyond my usual yoga and movement routines.
Jasmine creates a safe, nourishing, and nurturing environment where every class feels like a sacred opportunity for go deeper into how my body is feeling and what she needs . Jasmines attunement to the energy in the room is truly profound, and she uses that connection to guide us deeper into the practice, helping us to unlock new layers of self-awareness and connection.
Thank you, Jasmine, for your beauty , support and wisdom. Your classes have been a gift, and I am so grateful for the space you've held for all of us to grow, explore, and heal." Ange, June 2025
FULL OVERVIEW & BOOKINGS FOR 5-WEEK SHAKTI YOGA SPRING SERIES 🌸 (Earlybird ends Friday)
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
💃🏼 Dance of the Womb - November 24 Upper Brookfield, 4pm - 7pm. Cacao, womb connection & temple dance
🔥 Women's ritual fire dances - 21 December, Upper Brookfield 5pm - 9pm. Warm company, wild dancing, ancestral remembrance
🔻 Shakti Yoga Teacher Training - Begins February 1 2025. APPLY NOW - Womb-centered yoga & embodied feminine wisdom (9-months online + in person retreat)
You can also hire me for your own personal ceremony or celebration - get in touch!
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Wishing you play, pleasure and plenty of whatever brings you bliss
Much love,
Jasmine Rose
www.jasminerose.co
IG: @jasmine_la_rose