WomanSpirit 2 Reclaim Our Bodies Hygieia Goddess of Health
 
How do we enter into this new journey? Well, if a Medicine Woman were going into a Sacred Lodge, she would first center herself to clear her personal space both physically and mentally. But we are a virtual lodge!
 
In this second gathering, we enter the Temple of Hygieia to reclaim our body wisdom and address the Body, Mind, and Food Connection. This is a topic that affects every woman, as our bodies take the brunt of our beliefs, behaviors, and actions. We often punish ourselves with too much food or we withhold it, so it is a good time to bring these background activities into consciousness and consider how we treat this physical house that holds our spirit.
 
Following the ancient prompt to let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food, we explore what addictive substances mean symbolically. You may think it is food you want, but we will figure out what that hunger represents in your inner landscape. To help you navigate this, we provide a mindful guide on how to meditate to lower stress, connect better with your pain, and be kinder to yourself. We practice bringing our attention to our breath, giving ourselves permission to s....l....o.....w d....o....w....n and deeply listen to the gifts of the sacred arts.
 
At the end of each class, you will do the art, journaling, dream work, and contemplation exercises. This includes creating Soul Portraits in pastel to explore your inner landscape. These practices bring the work from the inside of our bodies through our hands and creativity out of our body, which is what creates healing and brings transformation. All of this takes place within your own private classroom, where you can safely engage with these sacred arts.