Turning Inward to Engage Outward
Practices for self-reflection and transformation
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ABOUT IAM
I AM fosters the expansion of compassion and love
Intention
Involution Arts and Meditation (I AM) is about developing and sustaining practices that support self-reflection and intentional direction in life flow.
You are welcomed to this community of individuals who seek the meaningful path in life. I AM will serve as a resource for generating insights and wonder. It is the intention of I AM to offer tools to re-invigorate the vibrancy of your life so that you may spread that joy and wonder to others.
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ABOUT CIT ANANDA (RISA FOWLER)
Loving the World Toward a Better Place
Passion
Cit Ananda (Risa Fowler), founding member of I AM, brings her passion for well-being and desire to leave the world a better place to all endeavors she pursues. She teaches workshops centered around enhancing the skills of compassion, classes to children with the same emphasis as well as yoga classes in the TriYoga lineage. Cit Ananda desires to share the skills she has been taught including TriYoga®, Creating Compassionate Cultures, and focused Breath Work, as a way of paying it forward. Thank you for making that possible.
Purpose
Curious about the reason humans wander the Earth, Cit Ananda has wondered about the role of consciousness in form. She is constantly exploring boundaries around ideas of purpose and meaning, bringing together service and Divine Inspiration. Cit Ananda is dedicated to opening herself to possibilities beyond the limited aspects of human potential to receive the guidance and LOVE of that deep stillness that is always present. And she is constantly humbled by the twists and turns of this beautiful human journey.
Dedication
This work is dedicated to all living beings that have breathed the breath of life. Born from tremendous gratitude to the Earth for offering her shelter and support, a home of the most reliable nature, may this work inspire a way of life among her inhabitants that is universally loving and mutually respectful. Let the expression of this work serve the evolution of the universe and expand and enhance accordingly. May the work be of value beyond the scope of personal awareness and may the effort put forth resonate for as long as it serves.
INVOLUTION ARTS
Practices for Daily Involution
INSPIRATIONS
SOURCES OF INSIGHT
Devaji is a modern-day mystic and non-dual teacher who embodies the heart of unconditional love. For over 20 years, he has been devoted to guiding seekers who are wholly committed to freedom on a heart-opening journey of liberation. His tender, loving wisdom and pure devotion offer a unique look at the non-dual teachings of Ramana Maharshi and the devotional path of Ramakrishna, in a hands-on way, where the personal relationship and smaller group arena is the framework for where the spiritual rubber meets the road. Devaji leads retreats in California, Hawaii, Ireland, Portugal, and India, as well as regular online gatherings available to everyone worldwide. He lives in Mount Shasta, California, with his wife Faith, where a dedicated sangha has blossomed around him. He is the author of the book Illuminated by Love.
Tri Yoga, the art and science of yogaflow®, is the dynamic, meditative trinity of asana, pranayama and mudra. Prana-inspired and systematically introduced, Tri Yoga unites breath and mudra with flowing and sustained postures. It has the inherent qualities of rhythmic pacing, relaxation-in-action, wavelike spinal movements and economy of motion.
The team at Creating Compassionae Cultures seeks to create happy, successful and meaningful lives by empowering people of all ages and cultures to awaken knowledge, strength and compassion.
TESTIMONIALS
"IAM enables me to nurture my inner life. Much like a guide in the wilderness, the blog posts bring clarity to thought and offer instruction that builds understanding. IAM's blog constructs a conceptual framework around otherwise chaotic and jarbled thought. The framework allows me to see myself, and my behavior in a new light. The writing flows, it's easy to understand, and, most importantly, the ideas are both insightful and actionable."
S.K., San Fransisco CA
Risa has such a unique gift. Each post is enlightening, filled with pearls of wisdom gained from many years of personal and professional training. I especially appreciate her distinctive ability to make information more accessible through analogies. These undoubtedly provide I AM readers with a deeper understanding of each topic. Her insightful perspective keeps me grounded in my practice, simultaneously encouraging me to reflect and grow. I am forever grateful for her guidance.
A.R., Santa Barbara CA
Life gets busy and often my meditation practice gets neglected. An opportunity to spend a full hour connecting to Self is a gift I don’t give myself often enough. I leave Risa’s class with a tingling brain and body; fully recharged, inspired and focused. Thank you Risa!!
M.S. , Pacific Grove CA (Spring 2018)
Risa is a great instructor. I have just finished an eight week series with her and want more!
Anonymous, Pacific Grove CA (Fall 2017)
Deep, steady, balanced instruction and practice.
Anonymous, Pacific Grove CA (Spring 2018)
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