Join us for an evening at Goddess Temple, an intentional space for women, where we ground in meditation, ritualize the seasonal cycles, dance our authenticity and close with a sound bath to integrate the journey. "In Pagan times the winter solstice was referred to as Yule and was a celebration of the Goddess (Moon) energy." We will gather to celebrate the deepest of the dark time, winter’s feminine yin to balance summer’s masculine yang. Let us nestle as the roots do, in the depths of the earth’s womb, as we use this time to draw inward and reflect. Ritualizing the longest night of the year honours this dark time when we have the capacity to do our deepest inner work with the greatest possibility of transformation. We surrender and we trust, as the light grows slowly and steadily from this time forth, guiding us through. Please bring offerings to honour the dark for the collective altar as symbols of your current transformations and/or to symbolize what you want to bring into the light. Heidi will open the evening with a guided meditation and intention-setting followed by a brief ritual; she'll close the evening with a sound bath. Please bring layers, blankets and/or a mat for your comfort during the closing. A dance journey follows the guided opening, featuring a diverse music set curated by Jaz and intended to nourish you from the inside out. The arc will be more gentle to suit this yin time of year. You are invited to be non-verbal during the dance as a way of deepening into the journey. Full movement freedom, authentic embodiment and whole-hearted expression are encouraged. This is a safe, sacred container for women. Here's the flow of the evening for the December 18th event Doors open at 6:15pm - arrive, stretch, explore the space 6:30pm opening guided meditation & ritual 6:50-8:20pm dance journey 8:20-8:35pm sound healing 8:35-9pm closing circle (approximate timing) Cost: $25-$45 sliding scale Cash or etransfer Space is limited so pre-registration is requested. Reserve your place by sending an e-transfer to dancetempleinfo@gmail.com Drop-ins welcome, as space permits No dance experience necessary We acknowledge that these sessions take place on unceded Lekwungen Territory, home of the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations. We honour, with respect and gratitude, the long-time and on-going indigenous stewardship of this land. Bio for Jaz: Jaz is passionate about movement as a means of awakening and authentic expression. She has a lifelong background in the movement arts and is inspired by creating sacred space for others. She uses her intuition and skills as a dance facilitator to create a safe and playful atmosphere for you to move, feel and express your wild, free self. A co-founder and facilitator of Dance Temple Victoria, Jaz has been facilitating dance events for more than 12 years. She feels called to support with healing and empowering the collective feminine. Bio for Heidi: Heidi has been a workshop leader, dancer and musician, holding sacred circle space with women for the last 25 years. She is devoted to creating a safe container that generates trust, depth of presence and transpersonal growth for individuals and groups. Contributing and participating in intentional spaces where evolution emerges organically is her greatest passion