INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S RIGHTS DAY, MARCH 8
What if a more feminine world were not a utopia, but a necessity? By rebalancing the values of cooperation, intuition and empathy with those of action and rationality, could we build a more harmonious society aligned with human and environmental needs?
Written by TINA - March 2025
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WHAT YOU'RE ABOUT TO DISCOVER
- The origins of March 8, a date born of women's struggles for equality and the recognition of women's rights around the world.
- The notion of the sacred feminine, a universal energy that crosses cultures and spiritual traditions.
- The role of yoga in awakening the sacred feminine, offering a space for reconciliation and inner balance.
- Practices and postures that awaken this energy, inspired by natural cycles and body symbolism.
- March 8, a day of mobilization, when the fight for women's fundamental rights remains at the heart of our demands.
- A hymn to power and resilience, celebrating women's power to adapt and transform throughout history.
- A more feminine world, a necessity? a reflection on the balance between the feminine and the masculine for a more harmonious future.
- "Let's take a look!
THE ORIGINS OF MARCH 8: A DAY BORN OF WOMEN'S STRUGGLES
International Women's Rights Day, celebrated every year on March 8, has its roots in the labor and feminist movements of the early 20th century. Its history is marked by women's demands for better working conditions, equal rights and the right to vote.
The day's official origins date back to 1910, when German feminist activist Clara Zetkin proposed the idea of a day dedicated to women's struggles at the International Conference of Socialist Women in Copenhagen. Her aim: to establish an annual mobilization to demand equal pay, the right to work and training, and women's participation in political life.
The first March 8th was celebrated in 1911 in several countries, including Germany, Austria, Denmark and Switzerland, with demonstrations bringing together thousands of women. But it was not until 1977 that the UN made the date official as International Women's Day, encouraging nations to recognize and institutionalize it.
This day is much more than a celebration: it remains a reminder of persistent inequalities and a call to action. Around the world, rallies, conferences and mobilizations are taking place to defend women's rights and promote equality.
Today, March 8th is not just about social and political demands, but also about reclaiming well-being and inner power. It's in this dynamic that the sacred feminine finds its full meaning, offering women a space to anchor themselves and reconnect deeply with their essence.
THE SACRED FEMININE: A UNIVERSAL AND TIMELESS ENERGY
The sacred feminine is an ancient notion that runs through cultures and spiritual traditions the world over. It's not just a question of gender, but a universal energy that complements the sacred masculine. Present in every human being, this energy symbolizes creativity, intuition, fluidity, receptivity and connection to natural cycles.
In ancient traditions, the sacred feminine was venerated through the figures of Mother Earth, goddesses and female archetypes representing fertility, wisdom and protection. However, over time and with the evolution of patriarchal societies, this essence has often been relegated to the shadows, giving way to a disconnection from women's bodies, intuition and inner power.
Today, the sacred feminine is back at the heart of spiritual and wellness practices, offering a path of reconciliation with oneself, of balance between strength and gentleness, and of deep alignment with one's true essence. It invites us to honor our bodies as temples, to listen to our emotions without judgment, and to open up to a more intuitive wisdom, often forgotten in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Through its philosophy and practice, yoga is a powerful tool for awakening and harmonizing this energy. By cultivating awareness of breath, movement and internal rhythms, it reconnects us with this deep feminine force, both gentle and powerful.
YOGA FOR THE 21st CENTURY : A TOOL FOR AWAKENING THE SACRED FEMININE
In a world where hectic pace and societal injunctions often lead to a disconnection between body and emotions, 21st-century yoga plays an essential role in reawakening the sacred feminine. Through its postures, breathing and philosophy, it offers a space of reconciliation with oneself, where women (and men) can explore, liberate and balance this profound energy.
More intuitive and introspective yoga
In contrast to rigid or overly performance-oriented approaches, many modern yoga styles are moving towards more fluid, introspective practices that enable practitioners to reconnect with their intuition and feelings. Yin yoga, for example, by slowing down the pace and encouraging listening to the body, enables us to explore buried emotions and rediscover inner harmony.
Postures that awaken feminine energy
Certain asanas are particularly powerful for activating the sacred feminine.
- Heart-opening postures (Ustrasana, the camel posture, or Anahatasana, the melting heart posture) promote confidence, emotional openness and self-acceptance.
- Anchoring and pelvic fluidity postures (Malasana, the garland posture, or Supta Baddha Konasana, the elongated butterfly posture) stimulate creative energy and help you reconnect with your roots.
- Lunar practices, such as Chandra Namaskar (the moon salutation), invite us to honor natural cycles and cultivate a balance between action and receptivity.
A return to natural rhythms and cyclical energy
Following in the footsteps of ancient traditions, contemporary yoga increasingly incorporates the notion of female cycles, encouraging women to adapt their practice to the phases of their menstrual cycle, the seasons or lunar energies. Hormonal Yoga, developed by Dinah Rodrigues, is a concrete example of a practice aimed at balancing the female hormonal system, promoting physical and emotional well-being.
Pranayama and meditation to cultivate the sacred feminine
Beyond postures, breathing and meditation practices are essential to awaken this energy.
- Lunar breathing (Chandra Bhedana) helps to calm the mind and soothe the often-dominant yang energy.
- Meditation on the sacral chakra (Svadhisthana) reconnects you to your creative energy and inner sensuality.
- Mantras and sacred chants, such as those dedicated to Hindu goddesses (Shakti, Durga, Lakshmi), activate and nourish this inner strength.
A quest for balance between feminine and masculine inner selves
Twenty-first-century yoga aims not only to glorify the sacred feminine, but to harmonize the two polarities present in everyone: the feminine (intuitive, fluid, receptive) and the masculine (structuring, active, logical). This holistic approach enables us to find an inner balance, where action blends with intuition, strength with gentleness, and discipline with freedom.
In a world that often values productivity and rationality, modern yoga reminds us that getting back to basics also involves listening, gentleness and reclaiming inner power, fundamental pillars of the sacred feminine.
MARCH 8, A DAY OF MOBILIZATION FIRST AND FOREMOST
International Women's Rights Day on March 8 does not primarily promote inner power or self-care, but rather the struggle for equal rights, justice and emancipation for women worldwide. Its essence lies in the recognition of persistent inequalities, the denunciation of gender-based violence, the demand for fundamental rights (education, financial autonomy, access to healthcare, political representation, etc.) and the celebration of the advances achieved thanks to feminist movements.
A Day of Mobilization Above All
Historically, March 8 has been a day of collective demands rather than individual celebration. It is marked by demonstrations, conferences and initiatives aimed at raising public awareness of persistent inequalities and promoting a more equitable world. The focus is on :
- Equal pay and equal opportunities
- The right to security and justice in the face of gender-based violence
- Women's education and economic emancipation
- Access to health and reproductive rights
- Visibility and recognition of women's contributions in all fields
Inner Power and Self-Care: Reclaiming Yourself
Although self-care and inner power are not the central pillars of this day, they can be seen as tools of resistance and emancipation. In a world where women are often overburdened by multiple roles (family, professional, societal), taking back time for oneself, honoring one's body and mind, becomes a militant act.
The sacred feminine, in conjunction with yoga, is therefore part of this perspective: that of giving women back the space to reconnect with their inner strength, intuition and well-being. While March 8 is a time for social and political demands, it is also a reminder of the importance of emancipation on all levels, including the personal, spiritual and emotional.
A Day of Commitment and Celebration
Thus, this date is as much a reminder of past and present struggles as it is a hymn to the power and resilience of women. Celebrating the sacred feminine through yoga on March 8 can be a way of honoring the legacy of these struggles while cultivating a personal grounding. It is in this balance between collective action and individual affirmation that the true significance of this day lies.
A HYMN TO POWER: WHAT IT MEANS
March 8 is not just a day of struggle and demands, it's also a celebration of the strength, courage and resilience of women throughout history and around the world. Behind every fight for equality, every right won through hard struggle, there are women who have shown unfailing determination, adaptability and immense transformative power.
Feminine power: A driving force for change
Women's power is not limited to physical strength or professional success. It's a multi-faceted strength, manifested in :
- The courage to break norms and make your voice heard, even in societies where women are silenced.
- The protective instinct and solidarity that unite entire generations in the transmission of knowledge, values and culture.
- Creativity and innovation, which enable women to overcome obstacles and offer new perspectives, whether in science, art, spirituality or political commitment.
Throughout history, this power has taken many forms: the suffragettes who fought for the right to vote, the workers who demanded better conditions, the activists who denounced gender-based violence and the spiritual leaders who passed on ancestral wisdoms.
A HYMN TO WOMEN'S RESILIENCE: WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Resilience: The ability to be reborn and move forward
Feminine resilience is the ability to rise after hardship, to transform pain into strength, and to rebuild from the ashes of injustice. It is the strength of women who, despite discrimination, violence or oppression, continue to move forward, to create, to build and to inspire.
It can be seen in :
- Women who reinvent themselves after personal or societal hardship, like those who have survived conflict, disaster or violence and who, despite it all, rebuild their lives.
- Sisterhood movements that enable women to support each other, help each other and create spaces for listening and healing.
- Adaptability and transmission, so that despite the challenges, women continue to shape societies, educate, and pass on values of humanity and resilience.
How does yoga honor this power and resilience?
Yoga, as a physical, mental and spiritual discipline, offers the tools to nurture this inner strength and capacity for transformation. It teaches that true power lies not in domination, but in grounding and self-knowledge.
- Anchoring and opening postures (such as Virabhadrasana, the warrior posture, or Ustrasana, the camel posture) remind us that strength lies as much in stability as in assumed vulnerability.
- Meditation and pranayama help you cultivate mental resilience in the face of challenges, learn to breathe through storms and maintain a space of inner clarity.
- By listening to their bodies and emotions, women can stop fighting against themselves and transform their energy into a conscious, balanced force.
A celebration of women in all their dimensions
March 8 is therefore a day to honor not only those who have paved the way, but also those who, on a daily basis, embody this strength and resilience, whether they be mothers, activists, entrepreneurs, artists, teachers, sportswomen, healers or simply anonymous people who change the world in their own way.
By celebrating this date through yoga and reconnecting with the sacred feminine, we're not just claiming rights, but also honoring this universal force that crosses generations and cultures, and continues, despite obstacles, to enlighten the world.
WOULD A MORE FEMININE WORLD BE MORE RELEVANT?
A more feminine world does not mean a world run by women, but one in which the values of intuition, cooperation, empathy and respect for natural cycles are more fully integrated into our societal models. Today, the dominance of patriarchal values - competition, hyperproductivity, excessive rationality - has led to a visible imbalance in resource exploitation, mental overload and rigid power structures.
A balance between the feminine and the masculine would :
- Put listening and emotional intelligence back at the heart of political and economic decision-making.
- Favoring cooperation rather than competition, favoring sustainable collective solutions.
- Valuing intuition and creativity alongside logic and strategy.
Yoga teaches this balance by integrating yin and yang, solar and lunar energy, and reminding us that true power lies in the harmony of opposing forces. Practices such as Hatha Yoga, meditation and pranayama reconnect us to this essential duality.
Far from being a utopia, the integration of feminine qualities is a necessity for building a world more aligned with human and environmental needs, where benevolence and intuition are no longer perceived as weaknesses, but as indispensable assets.
Thank you for this reflection on world balance! May the union of feminine and masculine guide us towards greater harmony, wisdom and transformation.
HEALTHY MIND, HEALTHY LIFE
TINA's bio
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TINA
1994, Reunion Island, Mauritius, a Life of the Indian Ocean and Yoga
Since childhood, this intrepid traveler has crisscrossed the globe, leaving her footprints on beaches the world over.Passionate about surfing, scuba diving and sailing, she has made the ocean her playground and source of inspiration.
The freedom of the waves, the serenity of the ocean depths and the wind in his sails have punctuated his journey, always guided by a quest for connection with nature.
Through her explorations, yoga has become more than a practice for her - it's a way of life.
Between morning surf sessions and meditative sunsets, she has found in yoga a perfect balance of strength, fluidity and self-awareness.
Today, she combines her passion for water sports with teaching yoga and is part of the Yogaterrae team, here in France, in the South-West and often remotely :)
This adventuress is a true source of inspiration for anyone who aspires to live in harmony with their body and nature.
Through her stories of incredible experiences, she invites everyone to open up to a world where every wave, every breath and every posture is a celebration of life.
