I lit a beeswax candle this morning before my tea + ritual writing practice.
The simple practice of beginning my day in candlelight is something that brings me both joy and comfort.
With the Autumn Equinox behind us, the dawn is dark, the night falls sooner, and we will continue to deepen in this relationship to dark as we move towards Solstice in December.
Lighting a flame is just one way I orient to the ever-present warmth + light within.
October holds an imprint of mystery and magic, a calling inward to fearlessly observe what might be lurking in the shadows, and then, inviting the possibility of alchemy and transformation through our tending.
As we descend, we can also clean the mirror, the lens through which we see ourselves, our life, and the patterns we notice.
A few moments of stillness + silence in the morning is an opportunity to cultivate our energetic hygiene, so we can witness our emotions, physical sensations, the stories we tell ourselves, and the caliber of our thoughts.
When we get still, breathe + feel, we recognize what is ours to clean up.
There is nothing to shame or push away here, but a call to all our sacred parts + pieces to unite in the remembrance we are whole + complete NOW.
Take a sweet simple moment to embody your experiences, and iterations of being, to come and warm yourself by this flame.
“Let me know you, I will hold you + love you back into the light.”
Showing up in presence and nurturing is a reparenting practice you can give yourself, but like parenting, it requires your unconditional love, devotion/discipline.
When you are ready to alchemize and transform what may be lingering as unhealed parts, or your shadow self, be gentle - go in tenderly, and simplify.
In my experience, this mundane act of just lighting a candle for my shadow self has given me an anchor of self-love.
A reverent dedication to the darkness is a beautiful way to make space for your shadow and welcome what may felt scary or shameful.
By embracing the dark, we welcome ourselves as whole, not perfect.
By showing up daily, with an intent to feel, heal + invite all aspects of ourselves without abandon, is the devotion necessary for transformation.
Autumn by nature, is a season of letting go.
What are you ready to release? What will be the compost for your next season of growth’s abundance?
If you are lost in the dark, struggling to meet difficult emotions with love or understanding, if you are unfamiliar with a “Sadhana” (Spiritual Practice) and are seeking a space to process and orient to a personal practice that feels aligned + nurturing, I invite you to reach out to me.
is a 1-1 intimate container where you can safely go within yourself. It’s a space to acknowledge what may feel like discomfort or blocks but is actually the material you need to alchemize as you uplevel into this next iteration of being.
Through this 4-week program, we create a space for you to move through stagnation, confusion, inertia and emotional density to invite the light in.
I bring my full medicine bag of tools; including nearly 20 years of Yogic Practice, kundalini, meditation + postures, breathwork, mantra, mudra + alchemical awareness of elements.
Attuned to nature’s cycles (seasons/moon phases/ golden age astrology) earth medicine, meditation, energetic + frequency healing. I will work with you to develop a sadhana (spiritual practice) as a way to bring sacredness to everyday life. I will help you discover your unique medicine/gifts and the tools you can lean on to bring greater grounding, clarity + meaning to your life.
“Working with SJ in this 1-1 container was exactly what I needed to shift out of some old patterns + engrain some new ones that better serve/honour myself. Her ability to hold a safe and kind space for me with curiousity is truly one of her many superpowers” RP
“I didn’t really know what we would be working on when I said yes to working with SJ. I just knew that I was fed up with how I felt and wanted to change. SJ held me through a process of self discovery and created the perfect space for me to feel safe and express. The breath sessions paired with her music were so transformative! The resource guide she created for me is a tool I use regularly to track how I’m showing up for myself and continue to add to. I would have paid more for this program!!” HS
Work intimately with your unique intentions + personal prayer. Facilitating a sacred space for you to move through what you need to through supportive somatic embodiment, and ritualized self-care. Experience Breathwave ceremony: conscious connected breath, as a vehicle for vibrational recalibration, to invite letting go + relax deeply within. Apx 2 hour session.
Grounding into gratitude and community. Source the breath + our unique connection to Spirit. These sessions include powerful visualizations, moving meditations, kundalini + chakra balancing, music + vibration, yoga, dance + breathwork. Classes are live Friday at 7 AM PST, and/or recorded for your self-pace.
** SPECIAL OFFER! Join before Friday Oct 7 + receive 4 Bonus Sessions!
Give yourself the gift of time + space. The nurturing flow of Tea and elementals support 4 days of ceremony in an intimate circle. Learn about the way of tea, Cha Dao, and receive your unique transmission of how this subtle plant teacher can open you up to peace, beauty, harmony and calm joy. Includes complementary guidebook. *Substack subscriber price $125 | reg $144
Loving these fall vibes. I’m heading back to Mexico for some retreats this winter… if you care to join me in January - hit reply to this email + i’ll send you all the details!
Simple ritual for the shadow
Simple ritual for the shadow
Simple ritual for the shadow
I lit a beeswax candle this morning before my tea + ritual writing practice.
The simple practice of beginning my day in candlelight is something that brings me both joy and comfort.
With the Autumn Equinox behind us, the dawn is dark, the night falls sooner, and we will continue to deepen in this relationship to dark as we move towards Solstice in December.
Lighting a flame is just one way I orient to the ever-present warmth + light within.
October holds an imprint of mystery and magic, a calling inward to fearlessly observe what might be lurking in the shadows, and then, inviting the possibility of alchemy and transformation through our tending.
As we descend, we can also clean the mirror, the lens through which we see ourselves, our life, and the patterns we notice.
A few moments of stillness + silence in the morning is an opportunity to cultivate our energetic hygiene, so we can witness our emotions, physical sensations, the stories we tell ourselves, and the caliber of our thoughts.
When we get still, breathe + feel, we recognize what is ours to clean up.
There is nothing to shame or push away here, but a call to all our sacred parts + pieces to unite in the remembrance we are whole + complete NOW.
Take a sweet simple moment to embody your experiences, and iterations of being, to come and warm yourself by this flame.
“Let me know you, I will hold you + love you back into the light.”
Showing up in presence and nurturing is a reparenting practice you can give yourself, but like parenting, it requires your unconditional love, devotion/discipline.
When you are ready to alchemize and transform what may be lingering as unhealed parts, or your shadow self, be gentle - go in tenderly, and simplify.
The simple usually is the most profound.
In my experience, this mundane act of just lighting a candle for my shadow self has given me an anchor of self-love.
A reverent dedication to the darkness is a beautiful way to make space for your shadow and welcome what may felt scary or shameful.
By embracing the dark, we welcome ourselves as whole, not perfect.
By showing up daily, with an intent to feel, heal + invite all aspects of ourselves without abandon, is the devotion necessary for transformation.
Autumn by nature, is a season of letting go.
What are you ready to release? What will be the compost for your next season of growth’s abundance?
If you are lost in the dark, struggling to meet difficult emotions with love or understanding, if you are unfamiliar with a “Sadhana” (Spiritual Practice) and are seeking a space to process and orient to a personal practice that feels aligned + nurturing, I invite you to reach out to me.
A few ways to work with me:
Radiant Capacity
is a 1-1 intimate container where you can safely go within yourself. It’s a space to acknowledge what may feel like discomfort or blocks but is actually the material you need to alchemize as you uplevel into this next iteration of being.
Through this 4-week program, we create a space for you to move through stagnation, confusion, inertia and emotional density to invite the light in.
I bring my full medicine bag of tools; including nearly 20 years of Yogic Practice, kundalini, meditation + postures, breathwork, mantra, mudra + alchemical awareness of elements.
Attuned to nature’s cycles (seasons/moon phases/ golden age astrology) earth medicine, meditation, energetic + frequency healing. I will work with you to develop a sadhana (spiritual practice) as a way to bring sacredness to everyday life. I will help you discover your unique medicine/gifts and the tools you can lean on to bring greater grounding, clarity + meaning to your life.
Radiant Capacity
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1-1 Embodiment Breath Ritual Sessions
Work intimately with your unique intentions + personal prayer. Facilitating a sacred space for you to move through what you need to through supportive somatic embodiment, and ritualized self-care. Experience Breathwave ceremony: conscious connected breath, as a vehicle for vibrational recalibration, to invite letting go + relax deeply within. Apx 2 hour session.
Embodiment + Breath Session
Frequency Friday | WEEKLY EMBODIMENT SESSIONS
Grounding into gratitude and community. Source the breath + our unique connection to Spirit. These sessions include powerful visualizations, moving meditations, kundalini + chakra balancing, music + vibration, yoga, dance + breathwork. Classes are live Friday at 7 AM PST, and/or recorded for your self-pace.
** SPECIAL OFFER! Join before Friday Oct 7 + receive 4 Bonus Sessions!
Frequency Friday
Upcoming Tea Immersion Oct 24-27
Give yourself the gift of time + space. The nurturing flow of Tea and elementals support 4 days of ceremony in an intimate circle. Learn about the way of tea, Cha Dao, and receive your unique transmission of how this subtle plant teacher can open you up to peace, beauty, harmony and calm joy. Includes complementary guidebook. *Substack subscriber price $125 | reg $144
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Loving these fall vibes. I’m heading back to Mexico for some retreats this winter… if you care to join me in January - hit reply to this email + i’ll send you all the details!
Love SJ