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Hey there, Dear Heart,
Deepest gratitude for joining us this Imbolc and sharing your magic in the circle. We hope your transition home was smooth and you’re settling in with songs on your lips, seeds of ideas in your belly, and embers stoked in your heart.
MotherBone (Tish) wants to remind us:
“ [To keep] our key ancient wisdom and relationship with sacred roots ‘warm.’ Keeping material ‘warm’ is part of wild women's nature - the aim is to remain close - through attention, inquiry, slow spaciousness, curiosity, singing to, and speaking to. It's about deepening and directing energy toward, rather than adding more to your to-do list. "
Poems shared:
The Ancient Ones by Patricia Reis, shared by MotherBone (Tish)
In between the dark and light… by The Wild Matryoshka, shared by Kori Gelinas
Closing Prayer from Shaktified, written by Melody Joy, Local Astrologer, shared by Gaby Goldberg
Gaby brought us somatic movement &
offered some home practices:
3 Foundations of Somatic Experiencing (SE):
Orient - around the space you're in, take in the shapes, colors, textures, smells, locate the exit is and allow your head to turn side to side so the motor sensory nerves "turn on"
Slow down - Practice slowing down in the moment, especially when feeling negative activation in the nervous system (i.e. anxiety). Observe the body's temperature, heart rate, breathing, and sensations and let go of judgment.
Resource - Connect with an object that is pleasant in the space you are in, inside or outside. Take in any appealing aspects of it, appreciate and enjoy it. Notice what happens in your body when you slow down to enjoy the object. Connecting an enjoyable visual to sensation, our nervous systems shifting to create an "Embodied Resource".
3 Ways to Stimulate + Tone the Vagus Nerve
Chant, hum, sing, create vibration in the throat, chest and belly with sound.
Gargle water daily and notice sensations in jaw, mouth, neck, throat before & after
Massage around ears, jaw hinge, and sides of neck on the SCM muscles
Remember to steep in the integration time and:
- Nourish your body with whole foods, snacks, herbal tea and hydration
- Cleanse with salt baths, forest walks, & tech-free time
- Move your body in gentle and intuitive ways
- Leave space for insights to come through and record your experiences
- Connect with sisters you met or reconnected with, knowing that they would love to hear from you
Stay in touch with our incredible presenters and their other offerings:
Summer 2025 Registration is Now Open!
August 22, 4pm - August 24, 4pm
South Hero, Vermont
Use code ROOTSANDBONES for an Early Bird Discount
Payment plans are available
This summer we will…
go deeper into folk herbalism, making remedies to bring home
invoke personal power through magical crafts
explore movement in the water, around the fire, and throwing axes
meet in workshops on practical wisdom and co-created healing rituals
share voices & rhythm through sacred song and drumming
cackle and PLAY!
If you need a WILD WOMXN SUMMER CAMP then this is for you!
Make a deposit and build your own payment plan
Remember to enter the discount code:
ROOTSANDBONES
at checkout!
From all of us on the Medicine Womyn Retreat staff, our heartfelt thanks for joining us. We see you in all of your strength and wildness and we are honored to stand with you in the sacred circle now more than ever.
Until next time,
XOX the Medicine Womyn Dream Team
Photography by Jess Rhoades Photography
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