Full Moon Fire Release & Sound Ceremony

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This workshop opens with a fire ritual followed by a gentle dynamic movement section to prepare the body for a relaxing 75-min sound ceremony. Gentle sounds will be played on crystal bowls, rattles, tuning forks, drums, and a gong. 

Not so long ago, women gathered in community to share songs, stories and support. Women had grandmothers and sisters living in the same town they could turn to for advice and help. Today women are disconnected and carry the weight of the world on their shoulders, trying to do it all alone. We have rewarding careers yet feel empty. We have busy family life but no time for ourselves. We might feel lost searching for some unknown missing piece.

What if the missing piece is connection? It’s time for women to come together again in sisterhood. Gathering at the Well is a community of women coming together to learn, to share stories and laughter. The gathering will nourish your head, heart, and hands. This workshop will incorporate storytelling, deep listening, group discussion, lighthearted movement and a craft.

I invite you to join the first gathering on Friday September 19 6-9pm. This month’s gathering is themed: Courage. Courage is about moving through discomfort with an open heart and mind; not the absence of fear.

Inspired by the Michaelmas celebrations at Waldorf schools we will explore the story of St. George taming the dragon. The dragon in western mythology often represents our fears, doubts, and anxieties. The more we deny and suppress them the louder and fiercer they become. Through journal prompts, guided imagery meditation and discussion we will identify our personal dragons and find our inner light and courage to tame them. Then we will get creative and make a kite paper star or maple leaf.

This workshop will include a 20-minute intention setting salt bowl ceremony where participants add herbs, crystals, flower petals, and their intentions into a bowl of epsom salt. Everyone will get a jar to take home to use in a bath or somewhere special to them. It will also include a relaxing 60-minute restorative practice where gentle sounds will be played on crystal bowls, rattles, tuning forks, drums, and a gong.  

During this Kids Yoga Workshop for 5-8 year olds, your children will learn some valuable mindfulness tools that they can carry into their everyday lives. Teaching children these tools while they are young will help them to navigate their worlds with more awareness of how to process their big feelings, through movement, quieting the mind, listening to stories, playing games, and breathing intentionally. We can't wait to share the gifts of yoga with your children! 

In the sacred men's circle, we sit together and drink cacao as we focus on an intention for the night. This can be simple (like "clarity" or "peace") or something more specific ("I'd like to learn how to better show up in my relationship" or "Why am I self-sabotaging in [insert aspect of your life here]."). Then we partake in a tobacco-based ceremonial plant medicine that helps us receive answers to our intention—or takes us in a totally different direction based on our inner need. Some choose to abstain from this medicine and instead hold space for others going through their process, which is a profound experience in and of itself. For those feeling called to share, we share our insights and learn from each other. Then we lay down for breath work, receive additional insight, and share again if we're called. We suggest comfy clothes and a water bottle. Other than that, just come up with a desire to show up for yourself. 

Looking for a way to unwind and reset that doesn't require a yoga mat or complete stillness? You're invited to learn the art of Zentangling with Jenny. All necessary materials (paper and markers) will be provided. No artistic ability needed, just a desire to focus on drawing one line at a time. As you do, you'll notice how your thoughts and worries fade into the background. We'll finish on the mat with a few restorative poses and a cozy savasana. 

Join a dynamic and informative lecture that promises an insightful journey into the world of mushrooms! The session kicks off with a deep dive into the educational benefits of supplementing with mushrooms where attendees will explore the various types of mushrooms, their nutritional profiles, and how they can enhance well-being. The second segment transitions into the fascinating realm of psychedelics, discussing their history, scientific research, and potential therapeutic benefits. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session allowing for an in-depth exploration of both topics. To enhance the experience, attendees can sample mushroom extracts and will receive a goodie bag to take home.  

Moms, dads, or anyone caring for a new baby is invited to join Valency the second Saturday of each month to gather, connect, and begin to integrate your practice with a new little one. You can expect a safe and nurturing environment where you get an opportunity to ease the physical and mental discomforts that arise while being a care provider, while also having time to bond and move with your baby.