Close-up of a hand holding a small green sprout with two leaves.

Spring 1 :: Svadhistana

Ground of Being

That which hold us through the storms and the suns of the year ahead.

Svadhistana is the “home of the Self.” This is the personal self, the material self of this lifetime. This is where and how we come home to our intimate experience of our lives. Ground of Being refers to the place we are from, within ourselves. It is a place of knowing, the home of our answers and our urges.

Svadhistana is the low abdomen, the sacral plate. It is the energy of fluidity, adaptability. It is our changeable nature. This sequence is a chance to bring balance and structure to our inner mobility so we can be creative without being swept away by emotions.

We start March 23 - May 1, 2026

MWF 8-9am EST / 5-6am PST via Zoom

Live class ZOOM LINK and passcode SPRING1

Replays Day 1. Day 3‍ ‍Day 5‍ ‍ Day 8‍ ‍Day 10*‍ ‍Day 12‍ ‍Day 15‍ ‍Day 17‍ ‍Day 19‍ ‍Day 22‍ ‍Day 24*‍ ‍Day 26‍ ‍Day 29‍ ‍Day 31‍ ‍Day 33‍ ‍Day 36‍ ‍Day 38‍ ‍Day 40

Martha's substack
A dried poppy flower with seed pod and curved stem.
A close-up black-and-white photo of two women with heads touching, wearing traditional patterned clothing and headscarves, appearing to share an intimate moment.
Winding pathway through a woven wooden archway surrounded by lush green foliage.
A person with dark hair covering their face, sitting on a chair with arms crossed and head down, wearing a white long sleeve top and a light-colored skirt, with their feet resting on a small wooden stool.
A printed quote by Frida Kahlo on a white background, discussing the importance of love and understanding.
Close-up of a hibiscus flower with pink and purple petals and a yellow stamen.
Abstract painting with orange, pink, green, and blue brushstrokes and splashes.
Beaded wall art featuring an abstract portrait of a woman with curly hair and closed eyes.
A person dressed in dark clothing standing outdoors beneath tree branches with leaves.
A heron standing on a tree stump reflected in calm water with a tree and sky in the background.
Scattered wheat stalks on ground with wheat field background
A poem titled 'My Brilliant Image' by Hafiz, expressing a longing to show the infinite radiance and light within oneself.
Close-up of a daisy flower's white petals and orange center.
Gel electrophoresis results showing multiple colorful DNA or protein bands on vertical strips.
A woman standing against a weathered wall, with her mouth open and hands behind her back, appearing to scream or shout.
A grid of 64 black-and-white photos showing a slide progression of a vintage car from light to dark.
Two women in dresses are captured mid-air, seemingly jumping or dancing in an outdoor setting with a cloudy sky above.
A winding stone pathway through a lush garden with green foliage and blooming blue hydrangea flowers.
A typed note with the words: "your heart is a living forest full of songbirds e.e. cummings".
A person kayaking on calm water, creating ripples and small waves behind them.
Abstract black and white image resembling a pattern or inkblot design.
A white heron or egret with one wing raised, standing in shallow water with a cloudy sky background.
Abstract art with multicolored swirling lines and geometric shapes.
A girl doing a handstand with another girl sitting on her back in an open grassy field.
A handwritten quote on a textured white background that reads, "I want to THINK again oF DANGEROUS and NOBLE THINGS. I want to be LIGHT and FROLICsome. I want to be IMPROBABLE BEAUTIFUL and afraid of NOTHING as though I had WINGS." The quote is signe
A murmuration of birds flying in a swirling pattern against a cloudy sky.
A long, dug trench in a grassy field with a solar panel laying on the ground nearby.
Detailed anatomical diagram of a pine cone and its internal seed structure, including cross-sectional views and scientific annotations.
Close-up of a translucent blue sheet of paper with printed text underneath, creating a layered, textured effect.
Close-up of a heart-shaped formation of moss and small plants growing on a cracked concrete pavement.
Person sitting cross-legged on the beach, facing the ocean with waves
Black and white topographic map or abstract pattern with contour lines and terrain features.
Typed quote by Nelson Mandela about passion and living.
A child sitting alone on a wooden dock by a foggy lake with mountains in the background.
A printed quote by Anais Nin stating, 'I'm restless. Things are calling me away. My hair is being pulled by the stars again.'
Person lying on beach with a large branch or piece of driftwood on their back, sandy shore and ocean in background.
A series of overlapping semi-transparent colored circles decreasing in size from top to bottom, arranged vertically.
A structure made of stacked logs and branches creating an archway and walls in a wooded area.
Tile wall with blue and white water stain patterns.
An elderly woman with white hair wears a white t-shirt and appears to be doing a dance or stretching move with arms raised overhead in a room with light-colored walls and ceiling.
Close-up of two elderly hands holding a small daisy flower against a black background.