Sila Na Gig, St. Patrick and "That Maiden Doesn't Need Saving"

In this amazing conversation with Irish yogini, herbalist, and storyteller Sarah Fox, we explore the concept of triplicities and compare the Celtic, yogic and herbal traditions as they relate to power, truth + the divine feminine. Highlighting the importance of Sila na Gig (especially in light of St Patrick’s Day) we look at collective and personal ideas that have suppressed and disconnected us due to religious and patriarchal suppression while also looking at stories that empower. The Well of Sergais, The story of Lugh, Cu' Chulainn, and the Morrigan, as well as symbology in the form of snakes, cauldrons, dragons, and Kundalini, are only some of the topics we touch. We also shared personal stories of scientific and spiritual perspectives, lineage, and our own way of doing things. Sarah shares sheds light on what Clarissa Pinkola Estes coined the "Medial Way" archetype, and (a new term for me) Samildánach  ("equally skilled in many arts"), which honors the many gifted aspects within us, that if we listen to and follow, can lead our purpose in life. We spiraled again and again to how the triplicity of yoga, herbs and Celtic practices help us to receive TRUTH from liminal spaces- such as in meditation, in the places behind the veil, or Otherworld… and most especially in the landscape… if we just tune in and listen.Enjoy the end, where Sarah takes us through a delectable, shamanic style Triple Cauldron Meditation weaving yoga + Celtic techniques together for your own insightful empowerment.**************Transcription:Intro: Introducing Sarah Fox and her “long and winding” narrative of education, professional training and practice of herbal medicine (science + spirit), yoga and Celtic spirituality 12:13min: Clarissa Pinkola Estes’ “The Medial” Archetype14:13min: Herbal Science Vs Plant Spirit Medicine + “Unverified Personal Notice”22:17 Science as a spiritual path + Tantric Worldview 26:42 Land Connection + Cultural Myths as Keys27:38 The Well of Sergais Story30:11 From ‘Spiritual Tourism’ to “Doing You’ in lineage and path 35:21 The Story of Lugh: Samilda’nach (the Many Gifted) and how everyone is many gifted37:39 The Cultural Narrative of St. Patrick’s Day, Divine Feminine + Triplicity 42:46 The Serpent + Kundalini Power43:50 Sila Na Gig as a rising feminist icon of Source power49:23 Our personal stories on Sacred Truth and Answers from liminal spaces and storylines57:19 Sarah shares a powerful myth and perspective in what is missing in the Hero’s Journey: Listening to the power of the Land, to not fight with the Dragon, and maybe that Maiden doesn’t need saving 1:06:08 The Triple Cauldron as a crossover of yogic and Celtic spirituality 1:11:46 Guided Visualization with Sarah: The 3 Cauldrons1:29:46 How to connect to Sarah Connect to Sarah FoxSarahfox.ie (website & Instagram)Oak and Willow School ***Plz also visit www.thewildtemple.com to see our upcoming retreat to Ireland (July 5-13, 2022): The Spirit of Ireland: Wild + Sovereign, Ancient Ruins + Holy Wells.