Samhain (pronounced Sow-in) marks the Celtic New Year and the turning of the Wheel toward the darkest part of the year. It is a time when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest - a sacred threshold between light and shadow, life and death, seen and unseen.

Samhain was once a night of ancestral reverence, a time to honour those who have passed, to invite their presence, and to reflect on the cycles of death, transformation, and rebirth that shape us all.

In this 65-minute yoga and ritual practice, we will honour the spirits of our ancestors and the wise women who have walked before us. Through a blend of Yin Yoga, Kriya, Mantra, and Trataka (candle gazing meditation), we will embrace the healing power of darkness, tune into our inner knowing, and reconnect with the lineage of love and resilience that lives within our bones.

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🌿 Setting the Space:

Create a sacred, intentional space for this practice:

• Light a candle to honour the presence of spirit

• Gather photos or sentimental objects that carry the energy of your ancestors

• Place these items on a small altar or within your practice space to serve as a focal point of connection

📝 Journal Prompts for Reflection & Inner Work:

• What in my life is coming to an end? What am I grieving right now, whether gently or deeply?

• What am I afraid to face within myself? How might I gently embrace the hidden or shadowed parts of me?

• What wisdom or strength lives in the darkness? What can this quieter, slower season teach me?

• What do I value about this time of year? And what resistance or fear arises as the light fades?

This practice is a sacred pause, a moment to remember, reflect, and reclaim your connection to the unseen realms. I hope it offers you comfort, clarity, and the courage to walk forward with the strength and guidance of those who came before you. x