You are part of nature, and just like everything else in nature, you are influenced by the seasonal energy.
What is happening in nature is happening within you. Tuning into these seasonal influences helps you to adapt and guide your energy in a balanced, potent, and clear direction toward your resolve to evolve. Within each of nature’s cycles are powerful teachings. I guide you, with focused intentions and practices, to clarify intentions and manifest desires. The four focal points of the year, Winter Solstice, Spring Equinox, Summer Solstice, and Autumn Equinox, offer illuminated stages of an inner spiritual journey. As we consciously link our awareness to nature's cycles, our understanding of our own cycles begins to deepen and evolve.
WINTER SEASON: JNANA MUDRA
Mudra for Balancing the Life Force Within. Harmonizing the Energy System
MUDRA is a Sanskrit word which means a hand (hasta) posture, seal or gesture. It is a link between individual lifeforce and universal cosmic energy. The position of the hand influences energy (Prana) flow of our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual body. It acts like a subtle “plug” into the energy flow “sockets” and reflexes to the brain, the master command center. Use mudras to plug in and light up your consciousness.
JNANA MUDRA: Gesture of WISDOM
From Sanskrit, jnana means “knowledge or wisdom”.
The thumb represents the Universal Higher Consciousness and the element of Agni (fire, light). The forefinger represents the individual consciousness or our inner reality and the element of Vayu (air). The two fingers touching each other forming a circular loop, signifying the oneness and connection of all. The Individual self is not different from the Universal Self. The Higher Self connects in light with the human self.
The three other fingers represent the three Gunas of Nature. The middle finger represents Sattva Guna (Light, Purity, Clarity of mind, understanding, etc.). The ring finger represents Rajas (action, passion, movement, etc.). The little finger represents Tamas (inertia, dullness, inaction, confusion, etc.). These three Gunas have to be transcended to reach the ultimate reality, the Universal Consciousness.
This mudra redirects the energy inwards so that the mind energy is internalized. It calms the mind. Meditative asanas make the body steady, while the mudras add to the steadiness the mind.
Affirmation:
I open myself to the wisdom of my body, my higher mind and the entire universe.
Visualization: As you hold jnana mudra, visualize a bright light forming between your thumb and index finger, symbolizing the flow of knowledge and insight. Allow this light to flow, filling your mind with clarity and peace.
2025
Seasonal Specialties
200-Hour Metta Yoga Teacher Training with
Michele Klink
January - May 2025
Starts THIS FRIDAY, January 24, 2025!!
Join Metta Yoga for Yoga Alliance Registered 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training led by Lead Teacher Michele Klink along with guest Metta Yoga faculty, Carla Herzenberg and others. In this training, you will explore the many layers of asana, pranayama, philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodologies.
Location includes Friday night philosophy at Cloudbreak Sausalito. Saturday and Sunday at Metta Yoga San Rafael
You will deepen your practice, and uncover truths about yourself. If desiring to teach, you will learn to confidently, safely, and authentically teach an aligned, intelligent and creative Yoga class. If you don’t desire to teach, this is an incredible opportunity for personal growth, jump into a transformation zone and meet new lasting friendships.
You will complete this Yoga Teacher Training feeling confident and ready to teach, if desired, equipped with a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher certification recognized by Yoga Alliance.
International Retreat
Morocco
September 18 - 26, 2025
Dazzling Days
and
Mystical Nights
Take an enchanting
“magic carpet ride”
through the varied landscapes
of Morocco
Catch the early bird discount ending January 31!!
This will be a transformative retreat that blends ancient tradition with art, culture, cuisine, and sacred experiences. Begin amidst Marrakesh's bustling souks and ornate palaces, finding serenity within the city's vibrant energy. After ancient city immersion, continue on to the desert. As dusk falls, transition to tranquility for soulful experiences under the sunset and star filled skies, nestled in luxury desert camps. Continue on to the majestic Atlas Mountains, where rugged peaks and breathtaking panoramas offer balance amidst raw natural beauty. Immerse in Moroccan culture through excursions, traditional cuisine, desert stargazing, and visits to Berber villages, each unveiling layers of the country's rich heritage and a peak into your own ancient soul.
Highlights over 8 mystical and magical days and nights:
Ancient cities, desert dunes, Atlas mountain peaks
Expertly planned itinerary
Exquisitely designed luxury hotels
Exploring the bustling, ancient medina
Meeting with local artisans
Visit to Yves Saint Laurent museum
Overnighting in luxury desert camp
Hiking, camel riding through the desert
Relaxing at an award-winning hotel in the mountains
Visits to remote mountain villages
Daily yoga practices with Michele
EARLY BIRD ENDS JAN 31, 2025
Grab your spot(s) soon as this trip will get waitlisted!! There are limited rooms and this is one of the most popular retreat destinations!
Energy Medicine Session
with Michele Klink
ENERGY MEDICINE
can be defined as any energetic or informational interaction with a biological system to bring back homeostasis in the individual. The energy field includes all the ways that the body communicates, and this body intelligence has the ability to restore balance. The key is to discover to tools to help redirect the energy communications toward the optimal outcome desired.
Michele supports the health and wellness needs of individuals using her advanced skills, perspectives and intuition. Michele is trained in multiple energy disciplines including:
Chakra Clearing and Balancing
Vibrational Healing
Therapeutic Touch
Energy Transmissions
Reiki
Hypnotherapy
Psycho-Spiritual Counseling
Yoga Therapeutics
Flower Essence Remedies
Herbal and Holistic Health Guidance
Energy Medicine sessions, can be combined with Flower Essence or Holistic Health consultations, where Michele offers energy clearing, balancing and filling through a tapestry of customized modalities specific for you.
Energy Medicine Session (60 minutes)
includes a customized energy clearing/balancing/filling meet your personal needs and intentions. Plus, a customized remedy bottle of Flower Essences (see below) is created and infused with specific healing intentions.
Contact Michele to inquire what an hour session would look like for you.
Flower Essences with Michele Klink
Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, low energy or melancholy?
Learn about a powerful tool to manage the energy of emotions!
Stress-Less, Joyful ADULTS
Grounded, Focused TEENS
Confident, Calm CHILDREN
Relaxed, Happy PETS
Flower essences are herbal preparations that work to peel away negative emotional residues of the past and help cultivate a flow of positive emotional states toward peaceful, contented living. They are made only from the flower of the plant in a way to embody its higher vibrational healing and are used to address profound issues of emotional well-being, soul development, and mind-body health.
As catalysts to facilitate change, they work at a deep level to alleviate suffering, remove subtle layers of trauma and stress, and strengthen the ability to process emotional energy.
Plants are sacred gifts from nature. We live among thousands of different species, each carrying a unique blueprint. These beautiful plants are full of colors, textures and medicinal properties that are highly intelligent and available for us to come into greater harmony with ourselves and the world around us.
Bringing Flower Essences into your wellness routine is a profound way to feel more connected to nature and your soul. It is a subtle yet powerful experience to shift your energy through the support of nature's magic.
For a small fee, customize your own personal Flower Essences Remedy Bottle to add to your energy management tool kit. Remedy Bottles are water-infused drops (herbal tincture-like) and the water-drops are taken throughout the day over a short period of time.
FOX
Winter symbol for yin
inward
observing
listening
Fox medicine is a metaphor that represents a variety of traits, including:
Adaptability: Foxes can make the most of both urban and wild environments.
Cunning: Foxes are often associated with trickery and cunning.
Observation: Foxes are known for being observant.
Diplomacy: Foxes are known for being diplomatic.
Swiftness: Foxes are known for being swift in thought and action.
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