A Movement and Meditation practice marked by the New Year in the Gregorian calendar and the heart of the Celtic Omens days in the nature-based calendar of the ancients. Join me in a journey of embodied movement, breath, self-inquiry, soul, and spiritual exploration to savor the wisdom that lives in retreat.

[Retreat from the systems that hinder our inner knowing,

Retreat from the noise that drowns out our inner voice

Retreat from the dissonant expectations that stifle our deepest desires

And remember, remember, remember the belonging, the value, the support, the inspiration, the love, the wholeness that is already yours

That pulses in your veins and rests in your marrow

That lives in you]

All levels welcome.

Donation based.

Slow Flow & Somatic Integration: a practice for coming home to the heart; the wise, compassionate Self; a source of resilience; an ocean of gratitude.

*Slow Flow: slow, mindful movement and breath to deepen awareness, presence, and connection.

*Somatic Care: a gentle opportunity for caring for the behaviors, beliefs, and feelings held in the body, soaking them in the support of the heart.

*Concluding in spiritual exploration through a meditation practice to deeply feel gratitude and reconcile internal and external fragmentation.

All levels welcome.

Spots limited.

At Cowee School.

The end of October/beginning of November is the halfway point between the Fall Equinox and Winter Solstice.

Historically celebrated as the New Year in many ancient Celtic cultures.

Tis and twas a time of mystical experience and mythical exploration.

As the veil thins and the density between the seen and unseen dwindle, the otherworldly realms evoke the part of us experiencing decay and eventual resurrection.

With loss, there is grief.

With loss, there is newfound space.

With loss, comes resurrection

With loss, life takes on a different shape.

With loss, potential bubbles in the cauldron.

With loss, old walls crumble.

With loss, the foundation can be rebuilt.

With loss, love deepens and expands.

With loss, life thrives.

This class will move through a gentle, restorative Yoga practice with plenty of space to feel into and breathe into what is in decay and what potential lives in its place.

There will be time for meditation to sip from the holy grail of wholeness and enoughness so that we may remember our most essential truths.

In conclusion, we will explore communion with the unseen and the cosmic intelligence that nurtures life through a tarot reading, self-inquiry, embodiment, and intimate dialogue.

Please bring something to write on or with and an empty mug for a caffeine free herbal tea.

All levels welcome.

Donations can be made online or in-person.

Space is limited.

Location: Cowee School in Franklin, NC

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Join us for an intentional practice as we shift into Autumn and welcome a new season of potential and medicinal properties

Autumn marks the transition from long, warm, sunny, lively, robust days of Summer to crisp mornings, dwindling daylight, cozy weather, wood-burning fires, decay, and permission to slow down.

In most authentic wisdom traditions and spiritual practices, the seasons were a reference point and compass for navigating our own lived experience and internal world.

This practice will be an intentional flow of slow movement, breath-work, mindfulness, mantra meditation, cacao ceremony, and somatic integration to explore what invitations Autumn has for you.

If you are feeling the call to reintegrate a more holistic approach to your life, well-being, and spirituality, this is a lovely, accessible opportunity.

Ashlyn will be guiding the movement, meditation, and somatic integration portion of class and Narda will be facilitating the cacao ceremony and holding space.

If you are unfamiliar with the purpose of a cacao ceremony, Narda has shared a beautiful description:

Cacao has been used in the ceremonies of many American ancient tribes long before we learned how to make chocolate out of it. It has many health benefits that have been proven by cacao takers to support our physical and energetic bodies. Cacao takes root from South and Central America where the ancient Mayan civilization occupied the Western land of the Andes Mountains. The aroma and magical benefits of the cacao trees captured the attention of the Mayan tribe. The ancient Mayans of Belize treated cacao as the “Food of the God” under the name “Theobroma cacao”. “Theo” stands for “food” and “Broma” stands for “God”.

Benefits of Cacao: heart opener, heightens meditation, nurtures creativity, elevates energy, clears the mind, cultivates peace.

About Narda:

Medicine Woman • Healer • Facilitator

Narda was born in Ecuador, as an Incan descendant her gifts come to light and her heart expands full of joy every time she gets to cultivate her daily Sun gazing/movement along with gentle yoga practices and meditation in Nature first thing in the morning. She is a Kambo Practitioner, tonic herb enthusiast, raw food/ vegan, and Ayurvedic advocate. Narda also regularly hosts cacao ceremonies with Origen cacao and Mandala chocolate.

Things to be mindful of: This medicine is non psychoactive. If you take heart medications or antidepressants be advised it might make your heart beat faster or (don’t intake ). It will may make you dehydrated a little bit so drink plenty of water before and after.

All levels welcome.

Donation-based (you can pay online when reserving your spot or you can select the option to pay later and pay in-person).

Spots limited.

Pre-registration encouraged so we know how much cacao to make.