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What can we do?

What can we do?

Ayla2024-01-25T15:54:05+11:00January 25th, 2024|Activism, Herstory, Menstruation, Moon, Musings, Rites of Passage, Uncategorized|

January 25, 2024 What can we do? At this [...]

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Dear Dad: An open letter to men with a daughter approaching her menarche (first period)

Dear Dad: An open letter to men with a daughter approaching her menarche (first period)

Ara53ni2022-02-23T12:00:32+11:00February 23rd, 2022|Activism, Blood Mysteries, Menarche, Menstruation, Moon Cycle, Musings, Rites of Passage, Uncategorized|

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A SHAMANIC PERSPECTIVE ON EATING DISORDERS

A SHAMANIC PERSPECTIVE ON EATING DISORDERS

Ayla2021-02-09T18:46:33+11:00February 6th, 2021|Menstruation, Musings, Workshops & Retreats|

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PATHOLOGISING THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE OPPRESSES WOMEN

PATHOLOGISING THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE OPPRESSES WOMEN

Ayla2021-02-09T18:50:08+11:00February 6th, 2021|Activism, Blood Mysteries, Menstruation|

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THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALING THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE

THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALING THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE

Ayla2021-02-09T19:02:52+11:00February 6th, 2021|Beltane, Blood Mysteries, Menstruation, Samhain/Hallowe'en|

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THE BLEEDING OBVIOUS

THE BLEEDING OBVIOUS

Ayla2021-02-09T19:18:46+11:00February 6th, 2021|Activism, Blood Mysteries, Menstruation|

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WARATAH PROJECT RESEARCH REPORT

WARATAH PROJECT RESEARCH REPORT

Ayla2021-02-09T19:21:01+11:00February 6th, 2021|Blood Mysteries, Menstruation|

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CUNNING STUNT #1: GLOBAL SYNCHRONISED BLOOD PRAYERS

CUNNING STUNT #1: GLOBAL SYNCHRONISED BLOOD PRAYERS

Ayla2021-02-09T19:37:21+11:00February 6th, 2021|Activism, Blood Mysteries, Menstruation|

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MENSTRUAL WORKPLACE POLICY

MENSTRUAL WORKPLACE POLICY

Ayla2021-02-09T19:58:00+11:00February 6th, 2021|Activism, Blood Mysteries, Menstruation, Rites of Passage|

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WE ARE ALL MENSTRUAL ACTIVISTS!

WE ARE ALL MENSTRUAL ACTIVISTS!

Ayla2021-02-09T20:00:33+11:00February 6th, 2021|Activism, Blood Mysteries, Menstruation, Moon Cycle|

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The Winter Woman, Bone Wisdom workshop in Mullumbi

The Winter Woman, Bone Wisdom workshop in Mullumbimby was the biggest ever. Fifty women co-created the village for a day—a circle of all generations, from baby to Crone. We honoured our five precious Crones (women over 70) by weaving a crown for each of them. We held a crowning ceremony and sat at their feet to hear their wisdom. We explored our imprints and fears about ageing. We considered our mortality, preparing for death, and how we want to be remembered. And we drummed, danced, and ate cake. It was a beautiful day in circle. @woven.in
@thirteenmoons.jules 📸 🎥 @jerushasutton

The Autumn Woman, Harvest Queen workshop in Mullum

The Autumn Woman, Harvest Queen workshop in Mullumbimby was the biggest one ever, with nearly 70 women sitting in circle together, seeking to understand menopause from a perspective different to the mainstream medical model, which would have us believe that menopause is a disease of hormone deficiency. In seeking to understand, we explored menopause in context—within the culture, the cycles, and our own personal lives. Then it all makes sense! Menopause is a transformational rite of passage.

We set up for a big workshop: Autumn Woman Harvest

We set up for a big workshop: Autumn Woman Harvest Queen in Mullumbimby. This is Linda @woven.in. She also teaches this workshop in Melbourne now. Other teachers offer this workshop in different locations. That day, we gathered with many women, some local and some travelling from afar, to learn how to harness the transformational powers of menopause and to understand menopause in context rather than seeing it as a medical issue or a hormonal deficiency. What we did that day was see menopause in the context of culture, in the context of cycles, and in the context of our own personal lives. It was a very powerful workshop, where light was shed on what’s often kept in the dark to keep us scared. There is nothing to fear with menopause; it is something to claim. We had a lovely day with the 60+ women who sat in circle.

This Shamanic Dimensions of Pregnancy workshop in

This Shamanic Dimensions of Pregnancy workshop in Mullumbimby was the biggest one ever, with nearly 60 women sitting in circle, piecing together the trajectory of their lives from their rites of passage so far, and how that affects their births. We focused on our mother line/red thread, and on behalf of our lineage, we did the inner work to heal and change the family patterns. We co-created a safe and sacred space so that we could explore our fears and let them go. We travelled deep within our wombs to connect with our baby if we were pregnant, our soul baby if we were calling them in, and our spirit babies. For me, it will be a day I will always treasure.

We set up and waited for the women to arrive for t

We set up and waited for the women to arrive for the Shamanic Dimensions of Pregnancy workshop in Mullumbimby, New South Wales. It was also Pregnancy and Infant loss week, and we held the women who had experienced that in our hearts, creating a safe and sacred space for everyone. Workshop Apprentices: Jema Lee @wellsome_jemalee
Menstrual Cycle Educator, Natural Contraception, and Fertility Teacher
Will be taking this work to the Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Sunshine Coast regions. Fiona @bumps_birth_and_beyond @fi_oshaughnessy
Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Moonsong Teacher
Will be taking this work to the bottom half of the Northern Rivers: Ballina, Lismore, and surrounds. Books Mentioned: Birth After Caesarean Your jounrey to a better birth by Hazel Keedle @hazelkeedle This insightful book is perfect for women considering VBACs, offering all the guidance they need. MotherShift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage by Jessie Harrold @jessie.es.harrold A wonderful resource on matrescence that was shared with me—it’s an incredible guide for mothers. The Little Book of Pelvic Jiggling for Pregnancy & birth by Jenny Blyth
An essential classic—this book offers invaluable support during labour. Sunny Side Up by Claire Eccleston @clairehomebirth
A comprehensive guide for managing posterior labour. Highly recommended. Blessed be.

Moonsong was a big day in the circle of rememberin

Moonsong was a big day in the circle of remembering, recalling the wisdom of the cycles and the wisdom of our bodies. A remembering and a reclamation. The women left with tools for dismantling their internalised patriarchy and reclaiming the healed sisterhood. They also gained an understanding of the importance of our rites of passage and how these can be used to hack the culture and change the future. It was a beautiful day in circle.

It was a beautiful day with lots of women coming t

It was a beautiful day with lots of women coming together to reclaim feminine knowledge, wisdom, and power. They learned about the wisdom of the cycles—the things they forgot to teach us in school. It was a real ‘rewilding’ experience, and these were the apprentices who came to continue their work and help for the day: Workshop Apprentices Jema Lee @wellsome_jemalee
Menstrual Cycle Educator, Natural Contraception, and Fertility Teacher
Will be taking this work to the Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Sunshine Coast regions. Nikki @nikkimccahon
Matrescence Educator
Will be taking this work to the Gold Coast and online. Fiona @bumps_birth_and_beyond @fi_oshaughnessy
Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Moonsong Teacher
Will be taking this work to the bottom half of the Northern Rivers: Ballina, Lismore, and surrounds. I also wanted to shout out this beautiful book: Cycle Tracking Journal by Anneli @herrhythm. We had a gorgeous day. It was a full moon, and it was World Menopause Day, so there was lots going on. Our beautiful altar filled up with the trinkets that the women brought as well. Curious about becoming a workshop apprentice? This is one of the pathways offered through the Four Seasons Journey. There’s so much more to explore if you’re interested—reach out if you’d like to know more!!

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