The phrase "shadow work" can conjure images of deep, dark, and discomfiting feelings. In reality, the act of deeply inspecting and accepting ourselves is an incredibly pleasurable and rewarding experience. Join sexuality educator and yoga instructor Haylin Belay as she outlines the relationship between pleasure witchcraft, the body, and working with our inner shadow. This class explores and explains the physiological pathways of shame, pleasure, and intuition
(hint: they're the same), while also offering simple self-healing and embodiment practices suitable for witches of all experience levels.
All participants will receive a specialized PDF, as well as a link to replay for 7 days of viewing.
Pleasure as Magical Touchstone- 3 Practices Rooted in Desire
Pleasure is a truly unique way to tap into your personal magic. Letting the sensations, activities, and textures that bring you joy guide your decisions is a truly powerful way to constantly tap into your intuition. Even though we live in a time where not every aspect of our daily lives can be pleasurable, we can strive to incorporate pleasure into every part of our lives.
Our theme this month is “Body As Sanctuary” - the idea that our bodies are inherently a safe space for us; worthy of love, pleasure, and softness- our homes.
Treat your body like the sacred Altar it is - worship yourself like you would a lover, be soft with your petals like a new flower, and understand you have the same strength as a rooted tree.
Take some time this month to explore your body’s desires. Get embodied, get juicy, and have some fun with it!
These Desire Rituals are intended to build on one another, and address different facets of your pleasure. Try keeping a dedicated pleasure journal, and revisiting these prompts over the course of several months. You’ll see your pleasure grow and shift as you become more in tune with your desires!
Ritual: Dream Date!
When we are able to fill our own cup, it’s easier to show up and support our loved ones and communities from a place of authentic joy. Plan a date for yourself as a ritual to fill your own cup with pleasure!
Plan it out as if you were taking someone else on a date, but you get to do all your own favorite things! Maybe this looks like waking up early, or sleeping in. Having a leisurely breakfast, or a smoothie at the park. Write yourself a love letter to read while you take a luxurious bath. Or try that new restaurant you’ve been eyeing near by!
Whatever you decide to do, allow yourself to really embrace the idea of courting yourself. At the end of your day-long ritual, be sure to take some time to reflect and journal. What parts of the day feel easy, or is there something that feels sticky? Was it hard to take an entire day? Is there something you felt like you missed out on during the day?
