Saturday June 20, 7:00-9:00pm $20
I am elated with your positive response to the Summer Solstice Slow Flow and Ceremony workshop. In these bizarre times we are needing and craving nourishment, place and community more than ever. I so deeply miss sharing physical space…..and certainly in such a rich intentional arena as the turn of the season in such chaotically transformative times.
However……..yes…..there is a however……..
I have decided to cancel the live event (alternative session in next paragraph) this Saturday due to ever increasing numbers in Covid rates. Regardless of opinion or affiliation of political or social status, Science indicates that we are the city with the most numbers (and increasing) in the entire country. Two months ago I only knew two people with COVID. Ask me now, and I’ve used up all my fingers and toes. Some days I want to disregard the whole thing and hug and kiss everyone and let nature run its course…..but my decision might jeopardize someone else’s needs. Most days I am working towards a respectable and informed compromise. As someone who lives to be cautious and an informed leader (we can all be leaders in times when we don’t have them) in meeting the diverse needs of the community, I think it is best to hold off. Even with my mathematical calculations of measuring mats and establishing a copious amount of sanitation practices, there are too many variables in play (wind, sneezes, asymptomatic concerns and simply not enough understanding of how this pandemic adapts, mutates and evolves). And truth be told, I didn’t beat cancer to get sick from this stupid shit. I know when I go for a hike and I’m not sure how much water to bring, I bring extra. I also bring a snake bite kit and snacks…just to be safe. There is nothing wrong with being safe. This, in itself, is a privilege. As a counselor in a field who helps people process their overwhelming “un-safety” as a result of trauma or adverse life experiences (the interruption of life as we know it), is something I strive to create for ALL people. As a helping professional with a long list of ethical codes of compliance for multi-contextual competence I feel, for now, it is best to wait until our ground is a bit more solid….and understood.
I cried a little at the thought of not “seeing” you all in person. I miss you. I miss us. I miss People and Place. If fucking sucks. Sigh. But it is what it is.
HOWEVER, (this one is much more exciting) I am still going to offer the class via Zoom. The most important and powerful aspect of ceremony is ENERGY and INTENTION. We can do this virtually, we are learning how to lean into the deeper subtle body and tap into the energy of the collective web (as in spider-web, not the internet). This is actually, I believe, a powerful evolution and a silver lining. With that said, the class will be from 7:00-9ish pm. Slow flow movement, meditation, ceremony….I have some special and specific things I will do to honor you….and I will be extra woo-wooy for those who need the spiritual nudge. 🙂
Things you might want to incorporate for your home ceremony:
– If possible set up your practice outside.
– A candle or means of creating fier. IF this isn’t possible, then find a source of dirt or ground (bring a pot with loose soil to the mat), or a source of water (even a toilet flush can remove old crap, lol…..)
– A letter or statement of release (something that you wish to let go of)
– A letter or statement of creation (something that you are feeding and bringing to life through a re-birthing).
– Bring paper to the mat.
– You may consider preparing a summer solstice altar that can be present during practice. Make it personal and creative, do some research and see what feels right for you. Perhaps consider your family heritage and cultural traditions. Here are some basic ideas:
– Flowers associated with the sun, such as sunflowers, marigolds, orange roses or other plants associated with the sun such as rosemary, lavender, or if lucky cactus blooms
– Drawings or art representing the sun or creation.
– Yellow, orange, gold or white candles
– Fruits and veggies that are in season
– Crystals associated with the sun such as citrine, pyrite or carnelian (again do research that optimizes your personal process).
– People (living or dead) who inspire you to meet your potential and encourage a sense of purpose and creation.
I will have both fire and water elements present and will work with those elements on our collective behalf.
If Zoom method is not your prefered practice, I completely understand and respect your wishes. Thank you for respecting mine and for your patience. I assure you when the world is more stable I will work creatively and diligently to meet your needs, as I have done the last decades of teaching. I get, it! I was soooooo looking forward to some normalcy. I can refund your money or credit to other classes.
For those that wish to continue please send a separate note saying “yay” that way I can include you in the ceremony I will be leading virtually.
Thank you all for your interest. Thank you for taking the time to listen and adapt. Thank you for feeding the fire of transformation in this intensely hot summer and feeding the practice of collective renewal and new world creation.
We are in this together.
Much, much love!
May our hearts inspire!
