an invitation
to rest
This time of year can feel like a lot – parts of us yearn for community and connection, for excitement, joy and festive spirit. Other parts of us are begging for quiet and solitude, for a deeper connection to ourselves. As we arrive at the Winter Solstice, the darkest time of the year, our bodies and spirits know this is a time of retreat. When we look to nature, we see that all is quiet, still, at rest.
In the midst of what can be a very busy season, this 12 day journey is an invitation to come back to yourself, to draw us closer in to the magic and mystery that comes with this season of darkness.
This is a journey of ritual and retreat – one that you can shape to fit your needs in this season. Each day you will be invited into rituals that honor the season – slow movement, gentle attention to the natural world, and deepening reflections that encourage your own inner unfolding.
If you are feeling the nudge to slow down and turn in this season, I encourage you to listen. You know what you need.
the details:
This ritual journey, over 12 days and nights, invites you to devote about an hour each day to slowing down, grounding, and moving gently through the darkest days of the year. Each day includes:
-5-10 quiet minutes outside
-A 30-minute guided yoga/ breathwork practice (live or pre-recorded)
-Two guided journaling/ reflection prompts that guide you through the journey
Guidebook:
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On Saturday, December 20th, you’ll receive an email with everything you need to begin, including a printable/digital guidebook. It contains all journaling prompts and additional rituals you can weave into the season.
Using the guidebook is optional—you’ll also receive a daily email with your recorded practice and prompts.
Guided Practice:
Your 30-minute daily guided practice will be:
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3 live practices (see below for days and times)
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Pre-recorded practices on all other days
All live sessions are recorded and sent out right after. I aim to have practices emailed by 10am CT each morning so you can move at your own pace.
You are encouraged to shape this ritual cycle in the way that best supports you. Join the live sessions for more connection, you can choose camera on or off, or journey entirely in solitude through all recorded practices—all paths are welcome.
Let this be a season of deep listening, quiet grounding, and returning to yourself.
Let this journey be yours.
Schedule:
Day One - Sunday December 21st: Pre-recorded practice
Day Two - Monday December 22nd: Pre-recorded practice
Day Three - Tuesday December 23rd: Live practice 9-9:30am CT
Day Four - Wednesday December 24th: Pre-recorded practice
Day Five - Thursday December 25th: Pre-recorded practice
Day Six - Friday December 26th: Pre-recorded practice
Day Seven - Saturday December 27th: Pre-recorded practice
Day Eight - Sunday December 28th: Live practice 9-9:30am CT
Day Nine - Monday December 29th: Pre-recorded practice
Day Ten - Tuesday December 30th: Pre-recorded practice
Day Eleven - Wednesday December 31st: Pre-recorded practice
Day Twelve - Thursday January 1st: Live practice from 5-6pm CT
For quick time difference calculations, these will be held:
7am PT | 8am MT | 9am CT | 10am ET | 3pm UTC
A gift for the season:
This offering is free / donation-based to make this accessible to all. If you feel called, or if you feel supported by this work and wish to give back, donations are deeply appreciated and help sustain my seasonal offerings and creative work. You can donate to my work here:
You can also support this work by joining future Grounding Workshops, or sharing my work and offerings with friends. Every bit of support—monetary or otherwise—helps keep these seasonal rituals, writing, and offerings alive and accessible to the community.
There is no expectation to contribute — truly. Your presence is what matters most. I’m simply grateful to share this space with you. Your engagement and willingness to walk this path with me fuels my energy for this work more than anything else.
register:
- Yule: A 12 Day Ritual JourneyDec 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jan 01, 2026, 6:00 PM
