The Seven Flames: Winter Solstice Ritual Retreat

Winter Solstice marks a sacred turning point — the threshold where darkness begins to yield to the returning light. As nature grows quiet and the earth turns inward, we are invited to slow down, listen deeply, and tend the inner flame.

Guided by the wisdom of the chakra system, this immersive retreat explores the seven chakras as flames of radiance and portals of awakening for our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual lives. Throughout our time together, we journey through these inner landscapes, exploring both the luminous gifts and shadow expressions held within each energy center.

Each day we weave transformative practices — meditation, kundalini kriya, asana, dance, yin and somatic movement, sound healing, writing, creativity, and seasonal ritual — designed to nourish the body, support restoration, awaken the heart, quiet the mind, and rekindle the sacred fire within.

Sound and voice also become an integral part of our exploration. Guest musician and teacher Daphne Tse joins us to share the healing practice of SoulSongs through live music, seed mantras, chakra toning, guided vocal meditation, and gentle vocal exploration. Together we’ll experience how sound moves through the body’s energy centers, awakening the flame within each chakra and giving voice to what has long lived beneath the surface.

This retreat includes:

• Dynamic and restorative chakra-inspired yoga
• Somatic movement and guided + freeform dance
• Crystal bowl sound journeys 
• Live music and SoulSongs vocal immersions with guest musician Daphne Tse
• Voice activation, chakra toning, and guided vocal meditation
• Breathwork, mantra, mudra, and meditation practices
• Guided contemplations inspired by The Radiance Sutras
• Winter Solstice ritual
• Time in nature, deep rest, and the healing waters

In yogic philosophy, radiance is not something we acquire; it is something we uncover. Like a flame sheltered beneath ash, our inner light remains present even in seasons of challenge, transition, or uncertainty.

Together, we gather at Winter Solstice to honor both the darkness and the returning light, tending the sacred flames within and awakening more fully to the joy, mystery, vulnerability, and wonder of being alive.