Deep Winter’s Rest
2026
A 7‑Week Seasonal Retreat to Release the Old Year and Prepare for the fire horse
If you’re feeling tired of pushing, tired of carrying what no longer fits, or aware that the coming year is asking something different of you—this retreat was created for this exact moment.
Deep Winter’s Rest begins January 30th-March 15th and is a 7‑week guided retreat, held primarily on Zoom, that helps you release the residue of past years, reconnect with your Higher Self, and prepare—steadily and sustainably—for the energy ahead.
This is about meeting yourself honestly, shedding what’s ready to fall away, and remembering how to move forward from a place of alignment.
If you recognize yourself in these words:
You feel the year turning, but you’re not sure how to prepare for it in a meaningful way
You’ve tried setting intentions in January, only to feel disconnected or exhausted by February
You sense a deeper version of yourself trying to emerge, but old roles, habits, or expectations are still clinging
You’re carrying emotional, energetic, or physical residue from previous years
You want change, but not through force, pressure, or burnout
You’re standing at a threshold.
Where This Retreat Supports You to Go
By the end of Deep Winter’s Rest, participants often describe feeling:
Lighter—having released what no longer needs to be carried
Clearer about who they are becoming and what matters now
More connected to their intuition and inner authority
Better prepared to work with the energy of the year ahead rather than being pushed by it
Grounded in their body, rhythm, and sense of timing
This retreat helps you arrive at spring differently—not rushed, not depleted, but oriented and awake.
Why 2026 Timing Matters
Deep Winter’s Rest is intentionally aligned with powerful seasonal and energetic thresholds:
The Leo Full Moon — illuminating identity, truth, and creative fire
Imbolc (Feb 1–2) — the midpoint between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox, when life begins stirring beneath the surface
The transition into the Year of the Fire Horse — an intense, forward‑moving energy that requires awareness and containment
The Spring Equinox — balance, emergence, and re‑entry into the outer world
Rather than rushing intention‑setting on January 1st, this retreat honors the natural rhythm of release first, emergence second.
The Framework: Inanna’s Descent
This retreat is guided by the ancient myth of Inanna, the original goddess who descends into the underworld, passing through seven gates.
At each gate, she releases something she once relied on—status, power, identity, protection—until she stands fully stripped of pretense.
Each week of this retreat corresponds to one of those gates, offering:
A theme of release and inquiry
Gentle embodied practices
Space to notice how identity, power, and belief shift over time
This is not a story to analyze.
It’s a story that quietly mirrors lived experience.
How the Retreat Works
Format
80% live on Zoom, with weekly guided sessions
All sessions are recorded and available to rewatch
One optional in‑person Spring Equinox gathering to close the journey
Each Weekly Session Includes
Gentle yoga or embodied movement (accessible to all bodies)
Guided meditation or ritual
Teaching and reflection around the weekly gate
Space for integration and discussion
All practices are invitational. Rest, modification, and listening to your body are always encouraged.
The Journey at a Glance
Jan 30 — First Zoom prep session (Full Moon window)
Jan 31 – Feb 2 — Leo Full Moon & Imbolc support (self‑guided practices)
Feb 4 — Gate 1 & Fire Horse transition (Zoom)
Feb 11 — Gate 2 (Zoom)
Feb 18 — Gate 3 (Zoom)
Feb 25 — Gate 4 (Zoom)
March 4 — Gate 5 (Zoom)
March 11 — Gate 6 (Zoom)
March 15 — Gate 7 & integration (in-person full day retreat)
March 20 — Spring Equinox (self‑guided practices)
What You’ll Need
A yoga mat or towel
A notebook or journal
Comfortable clothing
Reliable internet access and a private space
Optional but supportive: a candle, water or tea, a blanket or shawl.
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is for you if:
You want meaningful change without pressure
You’re drawn to seasonal, mythic, and embodied ways of working
You feel ready to release old patterns
You value depth, grounding, and authenticity over performance
This retreat may not be for you if you’re looking for quick fixes, constant productivity, or purely intellectual discussion.
Investment
$200 for the full 7‑week retreat
Includes all live sessions, recordings, self‑guided practices, and the gathering for spring equinox.
An Invitation
Deep Winter’s Rest is a pause before momentum.
A descent before emergence.
A chance to take off your masks and meet your Higher Self to become integrated and aligned as you move into the energy of a new year.