Budding Maiden's Circle
This is an opportunity for your daughter to learn about the menstrual cycle and the physical and emotional changes that accompany the transition to maidenhood. An emphasis will be placed on the importance and sacredness of this transition in the life of the young girl. The workshop has been designed mindfully to both inform and empower your daughter in preparation for her first blood.
Guest speaker and menstrual educator Narelle Fraser has experience in regularly speaking with pre-pubescent girls about menstruation and puberty in both school settings and in her private workshops. Narelle will discuss the bodily changes, effects of hormones, mental and emotional challenges that your daughter may face at this time in her life. Narelle will also introduce the idea of cycling with the moon; outlining the lunar phases and the effect of this phenomenon on the body and the mind in its different aspects.
This workshop is open to mothers with girls from 10+ who are expected to get their first period soon. The aim of the workshop is to support mothers in helping their daughters to understand, appreciate and honour the transition to maidenhood.
Details:
Where: Picabeen Community Centre, 22 Hoben Street, Mitchelton
When: Saturday, 21 July, 12.30-4.30pm
Cost: Red Tent Members $39, Non-members $49 (1 ticket admits one mother / daughter pair)
Purchase tickets online (tickets will not be sold at the door due to materials required to be arranged prior to the event). If you prefer to do a direct debit funds transfer, email Cyena at samfordredtent@gmail.com. Spaces will be limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Refunds will not be issued.
Meet your facilitator
Hi, I’m Cyena! I started participating in women’s sharing circles at 18yo when a university friend and I would gather to share poetry, meditate and share honestly with each other, always around a candle and with cups of tea. The circle slowly grew as we invited other women. Over the years, I have attended many other circles and gatherings. I love the sacred ritual of a women’s circle and the safe space to honestly, openly and deeply share with other women, even if you don’t know them. I’ve found that when women gather in sacred space, in the spirit of sisterhood, acknowledging the spiritual soul and strength within each other, it's a powerful and inspiring thing. Whether it’s a gathering of two or a gathering of 60, the intent always fulfils its purpose within a circle and I always leave feeling that my cup has been filled. I hope that you will join me in sacred space so that we can uplift each other.
Enquiries:
Facilitator: Cyena
Mobile: 0418 792 827
Email: samfordredtent@gmail.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/samfordredtent
About Red Tent Australia:
Red Tent is a non-profit community organisation seeking to connect women, providing a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space for women to gather, honour and inspire each other. Babes in arms are always welcome at Red Tent events. To become a member, visit the website: www.redtentaustralia.org.
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