Winter Solstice Blessings - by Ally Maz
The Winter Solstice is here signifying the longest night of the year. This is the time to embrace darkness. Capitalism has made this time of year about shopping, outings, and busy, busy, busy…but nature is reflecting back to us the opposite. Nature says, slow down. Rest. Reflect. Let go. Holiday buzz can be all consuming but you are a conscious and sovereign being that has the power of choice! So if you can, pump the breaks.
So, how do we celebrate the solstice? To me, this is a time of going in. Darkness is one of the greatest teachers. It is a time to both grieve and celebrate:
To look back and reflect on the year, to release old patterns and things that no longer serve you.
To rejoice in your efforts of all that you made happen this year.
The whole spectrum of emotion is welcome here. Cry, laugh, dance, be still. The darkness offers us this fertile void of getting to know oneself deeper.
Light a candle, grab your journal and let your heart pour out onto the page. I made a little tiktok yesterday about the Solstice here to inspire you :)
In other news, the last Full Moon of the year is here next week. I will be back in my hometown of Vancouver and offering an in-person workshop at my dear friend, Adri’s new space. We will come together to move, breathe and let go in community. This 90 minute workshop will start with a yoga flow, into active breathwork (3 part breath) and finish with specifically curated journal prompts to support deep reflection, release and renewal. Bring your own yoga mat, journal +pen and eye mask for breathwork. Wear cozy clothes you can move in, as well as socks and a blanket for extra coziness! This workshop is open to teens and adults. Tickets will sell quickly so don't wait!
Sign up here.
As we close out this year, I am sending you all a warm hug and deep bow of gratitude. Thank you for supporting my work and showing up and doing your own personal work! Walking the spiritual path can feel lonely and scary at times. I bow to you and all of your efforts. Solstice blessings to you. To all your light and dark— so much love,
Ally xo
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