In the earliest days following my brother’s death, I found myself particularly open to any and all possibilities for healing and solace.

On the morning of his funeral, what came to me was the 8th rule of Saint Ignatius.

The eighth: Let him who is in desolation labor to be in patience, which is contrary to the vexations which come to him: and let him think that he will soon be consoled. ~ St. Ignatius

In times of great suffering, we also encounter great humility, as we give ourselves up to whatever may soothe our pain. In this, I am struck by the overlap of the practices, theological frameworks, and perspectives on the mind and the pursuit of peace and freedom through faith.

I think many of us might think there is no relationship between Christianity and Yoga, and yet, the more I study, the more I find that the responses to our deepest human questionings are often the same, couched in different language and different practices. The Rules of Discernment, written in the early 1500’s, are completely consistent with Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra.

In this three hour workshop, we will learn about the rules of discernment, and how they can add a depth and clarity to our thinking, to our faith practices and ultimately to our experience of peace, resting in “our own true nature.” This is an exciting, interactive and inspiring workshop. All are welcome, of any or no faith, and all will benefit, especially those interested in the intersection of various faith traditions and in creating a greater capacity for understanding multi-faith perspectives.

This session is part of a 4 course series Molly is offering while in Seattle.

$55 each

two classes: $100

three classes: $135

four classes: $160