Blessing Our Bleeding
A shabbat potluck medicinal meal, wisdom & story circle
honoring rituals of rest,
nourishment, & care for healing the full womb continuum
Private Residence in Albion, California
August 19th 11am - 4pm
address given upon RSVP / space is limited
onsite overnight tent & van camping available for $15
The womb is a spirit door.
A profound waxing & waning of spirit into matter moves here.
We gather to bless, honor, & heal the full continuum of womb bleeding: menstruation, pregnancy release of all kinds including miscarriage, abortion, childbirth, & postpartum periods
Samantha Zipporah will facilitate an info, skill & story share while participants enjoy a potluck medicinal meal. Drawing upon embodied wisdom from 20+ years of study & praxis tending the full womb continuum, Sam will begin by establishing vital insight into the commonality of physiology & biochemistry involved in all our womb bleeding experiences. The distinct form & function of uterine tissues, the biochemical states that influence their development & release will be discussed.
Sam invites us to create a culture of care that rests upon 4 reverent & ritualized pillars for blessing our bleeding:
community
rest
nourishment
warmth
Drawing from an array of recipes & rituals from diverse lineages across the globe & throughout history that fulfill those 4 pillars, we will explore options to soothe body & soul during these tender transformative times. The psychology of pain, role of epigentics, & the collective grief work needed to heal our culture of bleeding will be discussed.
A myriad of plant medicines & healing foods will be discussed. Practical actionable tips & tools for tending the greater gardens of our nervous & endocrine systems will be offered.
With the intention to counter the common narratives of isolation, suffering & subjugation we know all too well, we will spend the last hour of our time together sharing stories of blessings, triumphs, healing, pleasure & power during womb bleeding. Story medicine can be shared via any medium of artistic expression : poetry, visual art, &/or other modalities of expression that celebrate positive bleeding experience are welcome.
By blessing our womb bleeding, the gateway is opened to give & receive healing for what has been inherited through our blood.
art by Liz Darling
Save your spot in this sumptuous circle & RSVP with a sliding scale investment, suggested $36-$136.
The week before our gathering, participants will receive a pdf with information & inspiration for preparing nutrient dense ancestral foods for nourishing bleeding bodies. Participants are invited to prepare a dish of their choice that is yin/blood-nourishing, mineral rich, & warming to enjoy in circle.
With respect to ancestral & traditional foods for nourishing bleeding bodies, our potluck will be omnivorous. Any vegetarian & vegan folks joining may wish to bring extra provisions & not rely on the potluck to satisfy their bellies. The same suggestion applies to those with allergies & food sensitivities. All dishes should be clearly labeled with all ingredients.
onsite overnight tent & van camping available, please just add an $15 to your RSVP investment.