In our intention of cultivating the sacred in our daily lives, we like to take time to honor and acknowledge all the little things that light up our hearts, fill our cups, delight us and remind us that life is to be savored.
Wait no more, da da da daaaaaa! Our Top 10 for the Autumn of 2018.
Read MoreThis initial blog post has been edited and adjusted to reflect my current status in my exploration of my image companion. The title of the blog post was originally, “Calling in the Gypsy” and portions of the original blog are below followed by my current personal inquiry on the subject.
My birthday was this past week and in the Violet household, birthdays are like the new year. We review the prior year, set intentions and usually pick an essence or quality that we want to be inspired by for the upcoming year. It can be anything from a color, to an herb, to a quality or even a genre of music. The sky is the limit! We then work with that essence through the arts, ritual and personal practice. In Expressive Arts, we would also call that engaging with an “image”. The image reaches beyond the visual and allows it to encompass just about anything that moves your heart.
This year, I have been called to work the the Gypsy.
Read MoreAhhh, sweet summer!
I have to be totally honest, summer is not my favorite season. In fact, it can be downright kryptonite for my spirit and body. Erika, however, thrives in the summer and finds it a sweet spot in the seasonal wheel. Despite my tussle with the heat, I am excited to say that with my commitment to honoring the cycles around me, I have decided to embrace the season for what it is. The results? As an active participant, I have found myself able to delight in more of summer's gifts. #Winning! We set summer intentions as a way to embrace the season. In bidding farewell to the longer days, it's time for a Very Official Violet Report on our #summergoals.
Read MoreMany moons ago, I worked as the Transformational Recovery Director at Shakti Rising. One of the greatest gifts of that time was my partnership with Tess Meissner wherein we co-created and facilitated numerous classes and retreats. The sisterhood we built during that time has seen us through many things, including each of our entrepreneurial journeys.
I am so thrilled to give a shout out for her upcoming retreat titled, Unearthed. She will be partnering with her long-time friend and one of my favorite creatives, Jonelle Tonkin. Jonelle is the magic maker behind the Yellowbird logo for all of those who have asked! These ladies are a powerhouse duo and they are offering a unique opportunity to reveal and claim feminine power this fall equinox. There is still time to join them! You can check out the retreat details here.
I was lucky to sit down with Tess recently and chat about her upcoming retreat and her experience in Yellowbird’s Enflesh this past winter. We were so honored to have her join us! Grab a cup of something icy and delicious, and read the blog where we explore shapeshifting and her take on cultivating the sacred.
I love being a facilitator of the arts. Whether I'm teaching dance in a studio setting, working therapeutically with one of my students at Monarch, or facilitating an expressive arts group for adults...it's always an experience that astounds me, leaves me curious, awakens gratitude, and leaves enough room for the spice of mystery to show up.
What I don't get to share about as often is the secondary healing that I get to experience for myself as a result of being witness, observer, space holder, process shaper and sometimes "co-explorer" of the creative process.
Read MoreSummer is so happening in the Violet household. Erika and I are fresh from our recent vacation to Ojai, a small town located north of L.A. Our trip intention was to nourish our wells, create space for the quiet places within, and connect with the sacred land
Read MoreHappy Summer Solstice! May the days be long and just the right amount of warmth, the popsicles delicious and the ocean sparkling…
Read MoreAt Yellowbird we create healing spaces that are artful, sacred, playful and safe. We carve out intentional space to honor life's transitions through ritual and creative expression. We hold the threads of both personal process and the greater community as we weave the connections between our artistic and life choices. We seek out and find the magic in our everyday lives and invite others to join us in savoring these experiences.
Yellowbird is the manifestation of an evolving dream and is co-directed by Erika Malone Violet and Sarah Karpicus Violet.
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