Reclamations & Reflections Photo Ritual
Radical self-love summons us to be our most expansive selves, knowing that the more unflinchingly powerful we allow ourselves to be, the more unflinchingly powerful others feel capable of being. Our unapologetic embrace of our bodies gives others permission to unapologetically embrace theirs
-Sonia Renee Taylor
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So much of our culture pulls us away from our bodies and the wisdom we carry. The dominant culture is disembodied, disconnected and destructive. We were born to be in right relationships with ourselves, each other and the planet. Giving care, affection and loving kindness to our bodies sends ripples into our communities and helps to shift the false narrative that we are separate. These old stories find a home deep in our minds and bodies and linger within our shadow self. When these old stories are able to be witnessed and watered with love and truth - we transform what is stuck in shadows of shame and shine the light on something big, bold, and beautiful.
What can you expect from Reclamations & Reflections Photo Ritual?
Amanda & Carrie will create a supportive, nourishing and empowering space for folks to deepen your relationship with your body. We’ll participate in rituals to clear out the impossible societal and patriarchal standards. Our desire is to have you feeling creative and empowered in your unique expression. Let’s remember the sacredness of our bodies and its connection to nature and each other.
You’ll receive:
Half-day retreat of movement, art, altar making, authentic relating, and to deepen your connection to body, self, and community while witnessing each other shed layers of conditioning that are keeping you small
15-minute individual photo session woven with somatic and embodiment practices
15-20 Edited Photos
Online Gallery delivered within 2-3 weeks
Guided Meditation
Journal Prompts
Special gift
Making peace with your body is your mighty act of revolution. It is your contribution to a changed planet where we might all live unapologetically in the bodies we have.
You’ll leave this retreat feeling light, expansive, and deeply connected with yourself and community.
ease, and sensuality in your own skin
Deeper connection to yourself
Lighter having shed layers of impossible conditioning around the feminine body
Photographic artifacts of your empowerment and healing
Visual evidence of your courage and beauty
Community connections and empowering sisterhood bonds
“My first visit to this song circle was amazing. I loved it so much! Also, some very old layers of yuck that I've been trying to move out of my body just spontaneously released and peeled away in the night. All that sacred singing turned out to be a powerful healing force for me, which was unexpected. After that first circle, I've continued to attend every month I'm free, because I just can't get enough of this experience. I'm not usually a singer-in-public and this has turned out to be such a welcoming venue for me to try something new and scary. I find that each circle flies by in a river of warm, beautiful sound and community, and I'm never ready for them to end. I have much appreciation for Amanda's creation and leadership of this magical opportunity.”
-Leah M.
“Singing in community has been beyond nourishing. The container Amanda creates feels ancestral. The songs have roots that remember me into my lineage and the belonging is shaped by voice and heart. Rhythm of Belonging has become a place for me to hear my voice and the voices of my ancestors. Thank you Amanda, for finding your voice so that I can find mine. Deep bow.”
-Alicia B.
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Anyone 18 years or older is welcome to join. Our circle is open to people from all walks of life, cultural backgrounds and warmly welcomes people of all genders, gender expressions, gender-nonconforming & non-binary individuals.
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I offer sliding scale ticket pricing from $20–$40 to help make the circle more accessible. A limited number of spots are also available for those experiencing financial hardship. If cost is a barrier and you would like to attend, please feel free to email me, we would love to have you.
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YES. This circle is a beautiful space for moving through the tender and sticky layers many of us hold around our voices. Our song circle is rooted in warmth, support, and belonging, where imperfection, vulnerability, and messiness are not only welcomed, but celebrated. You do not need to sound a certain way or “get it right.” Singing is your birthright and your voice is inherently worthy.
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We gather every 2nd Saturday of the month from 7pm - 9pm