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To be held / by the light / was what I wanted, / to be a tree drinking the rain, / no longer parched in this hot land. / To be roots in a tunnel growing / but also to be sheltering the inborn leaves / and the green slide of mineral / down the immense distances / into infinite comfort / and the land here, only clay, / still contains and consumes / the thirsty need / the way a tree always shelters the unborn life / waiting for the healing / after the storm / which has been our life.
— Linda Hogan, Dwellings

My Practice

Western society is not built for people who can talk with trees…and yet, and yet…something has been shifting recently. Have you felt it?

The collective consciousness feels more spacious now than it ever has in my lifetime. People seem to be openly and actively seeking alternatives to our current cultural ways of being in the world - maybe that’s why you’re here. In that case, I’m grateful you’ve found me amongst the wide array of practitioners out in the world today.

This is often the space where people try to convince potential clients that they alone are qualified to teach you, help you, heal you, and that only they can provide you with whatever it is they think you need to grow into your fullest and most actualized self. That they, and somehow only they, have the magic combination of weekend trainings or year-long retreat experience or time spent with such-and-such a guru or revered teacher that makes them qualified above everyone else to handle your spiritual awakening, growth, or healing.  

True awakening, growth and healing (Self, Spirit and Soul) comes from within - end of sentence. You do not need a guide, guru, teacher, or anyone else to do the work of soul awakening. Anyone trying to convince you otherwise is selling something. Be wary.

To be as clear as possible: I am not offering any secret knowledge, I am merely holding a quiet space for the wisdom of Nature inherent within every one and every thing to be able to come to the surface. I am not the magic, the messenger nor the teacher. I am here to curate the container, pour the water, and be of service as a listener. Nothing beyond that is within my control, nor should it be

You do not have to be good. / You do not have to walk on your knees / For a hundred miles through the desert, repenting. / You only have to let the soft animal of your body / love what it loves...
— Mary Oliver

So, Wildheart - are you ready to be held by the light? Whether you’re looking for a 1:1 container, or perhaps a more community-focused experience of retreat, scroll down to learn about current offerings and opportunities to work with me one-to-one.

If you’re curious as to whether or not we would be a good fit, please read the “About You” section to find out more.


Tea Journey™ + Deep Listening™ Sessions

NEW - Autumn 2024: Distance Deep Listening Sessions: The same intentionally held container, but virtually (by video call) for those not located in Calgary. Due to the digital nature of this offering, a Tea Ceremony is not able to be integrated into these sessions. We will do a somatic practice of body awareness and connection instead, to create a similar state of consciousness and ease.

Together we will focus on deepening self-knowledge, connection, and the tender work of a soul’s expansion. We may explore sacred ways of listening, means of connecting with the earth, somatic practices, dreamwork or the process of soul initiation. I’ll draw from my own background as a nature guide, yoga Nidra teacher, somatic practitioner, dreamer, mystic and Tea Ceremonialist. We may drum or dance, practice breathing techniques or work with somatic exercises, there may be homework practices or readings I ask you to do, there may also be simply sitting in space with silence and listening to what arises. Everyone is unique, and so each session will be as well.

The container of these Deep Listening™ Sessions is an extension of my Tea Journey™️ offering. I wanted to give guests the opportunity to work with me one-on-one directly following Tea. Our silent Tea Ceremony will be followed by a Deep Listening Session™️ to hold space for whatever feels present and is holding energy for you in that moment. By entuning ourselves with nature, the elements, and the medicine of Tea, we can begin to open to the natural rhythms of our environment and begin to heal our connection to the earth. Ideally at least three of these sessions will be booked at once, to allow for proper development of the of the container, the relationship and the work to unfold.

** While the Tea Ceremony portion of my sessions will always remain free, the Deep Listening portion of this offering has a cost associated with it. A note explaining why cann be found here. Sliding scale pricing is available for those to whom cost is a barrier. Tea and the Tea Ceremony part of my offerings will always be offered free of charge.

** While I hold a Master’s Degree in East-West Psychology with an additional certificate in Spiritual Counseling, these sessions are NOT a replacement for traditional psychotherapy. I am not a medical doctor and cannot diagnose, treat or prescribe medication for any medical or mental health concerns or conditions. I am not a licensed therapist and cannot assist people in crisis. This offering does not replace traditional therapy, medical treatment or health advice from qualified, registered practitioners.


 

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Retreats

Retreats offer space away from the hustle, bustle, noise and chaos of daily living. They are a way to tune in - to the rhythms of our bodie, the rhythms of nature, and the deeper thrum of the cosmos that connects all life everywhere. I aim to hold space on retreat at least once a year, and regularly co-host retreats with others, as Tea Ceremony is a beautiful complementary offering to movement practices like Qi Gong and Yoga, as well as meditation and silence.


A Silent Qigong and Tea Retreat: June 13-18th 2025

with Stephanie Nosco + Cat Reynolds at Hollyhock Retreat Center, Cortes Island, Canada

Experience the medicine of Nature, Qigong and Tea on a transformative journey home to your self. Join us for a silent retreat focused on the practice of Qigong and the mindful art of Tea Ceremony. Our retreat will be hosted by the world renowned Hollyhock Retreat Centre, located on the picturesque Cortes Island in British Columbia, Canada.

The silence and time away from social stimulation and urban noise will help you return from the commotion of daily life, into a home of deeper, listening presence. Your time at the Hollyhock will combine the ancient healing arts of Qigong, Yin Yoga practices, Meditation and Tea Ceremony, to enhance your connection to yourself and to Nature. The practices and teachings that will be offered are intended to not only inform your time on retreat, but also impact your life post-retreat. 

With a maximum of 18 guests, this retreat is also intended to offer an intimate boutique experience between the land, the guides, and the guests. Accommodation, 3 plant-based meals per day, one Tea Ceremony a day, use of the sauna and hot tub and access to both the beach and hiking trails are all included in the cost of this retreat. While social silence will be held throughout the retreat, intentional speech, Qigong healing sounds, chanting, music and Alchemy Crystal bowls will be incorporated to encourage the movement of energy through voice and vibration.

Registration is NOW OPEN and is expected to fill up quickly. (If you book before March 14 you will receive 10% off accommodation)

 
 


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