Lektion 1
Yule Eve - Reflecting On The Feminine
Yule Eve celebrates time -- past, present, and future. Learn about two cultures who honor the 'Old Woman,' listen to a beautiful 'Invocation to the Old One,' and reflect and journal on the women in your life. We end with two activities to inspire your devotion to the feminine. Background music by Tomomi_Kato, Holy Night.
Lektion 2
Happy Yule! Reflecting On The Masculine
Happy Yule! Listen to the Celtic myth of Yule and a poem honoring the masculine. After, you'll be asked to reflect and journal on the men in your life, and you'll leave with an activity to inspire your devotion to the masculine. Background music by JuliusH, Ambient Winter and Christmas lullaby.
Lektion 3
Decorating With Evergreens
Today, you'll be read the story of 'Why there are Evergreens,' and then learn how they were used as adornments and what each symbolized. Practice a grounding, circular breath with reflection and journaling time offered. The activity for today will take you outside! Background music by JuliusH, Quiet Eve Christmas.
Lektion 4
The Legend Of St. Nick
Today, learn about the origin of the Yule Goat and Father Christmas, and the legend of Sinterklaas, or St. Nick. Meditation will create a balancing effect in your being, by practicing different breathing techniques, paired with mantra and self-inquiry/journaling. I leave you with an activity that will make your gifts sparkle! Background music by Tomomi_Kato, Holy Night.
Lektion 5
The Origin Of The Yule Log
Yuletide is a Winter festival full of feasting and worship of light! Today you'll learn about the symbolism of light and fire, and the origin of the Yule Log. Meditate on light, being guided around and in your body, and try your hand at making your own Yule Log... Background music by Lesfm, O Christmas Tree.
Lektion 6
Merry Christmas! Decorating With The Elements
Today's lesson is all about the elements and nature, and how they brought meaning into festivities. Honor nature and the four directions with a short meditation, followed by silent reflection on which quality/power you'd like to work with. The homework further encourages bringing nature and meaning into your home! Background music by AlexiAction, This Christmas.
Lektion 7
The Feast Of Fools
Midwinter was a time of great hardship, so naturally, parties and feasts were a way to work together and make it through the difficult months. Learn about a couple of outrageous festivities, and take time to reflect on your own. Your activity is an invitation to create your own Winter misrule! Background music by SoundGalleryBy, Magical Fairy Tale for Children.
Lektion 8
Rest With Winter's Rhythms
Today is about reconnecting to Winter's rhythms, hibernation, and rest. Gather cushions and blankets, set yourself up in a comfortable position, lying down, and be led through guided relaxation. Background music by JuliusH, Ambient Winter and Christmas lullaby.
Lektion 9
The Light Of The Solstice
The growing of light can mean many things, but during Winter, it also signifies the growing of cold days and nights. With this, it's essential to keep your body, strong and healthy, and your spirit, warm. Practice will address both, with meditation on light at your navel, and reflection/journaling at the end. Background music by JuliusH, Ambient Christmas Angel Choir.
Lektion 10
The Origin Of Gift Giving
Today you'll learn about gifting traditions and how the commercialization of Christmas began. Practice simple breath awareness, then listen to an anonymous, but magical poem about Yule. Walk away with two optional activities! Background music by NaturesEye, Christmas Carols by the Fireside.
Lektion 11
The Christmas Of Your Dreams
Learn the origin of the Christmas Carol -- Silent Night, then allow visualization and guided imagery to create the Christmas celebration of your dreams. I leave you with a quiet, musical activity! Background music by Daddy_s_music, Silent Night.
Lektion 12
The Tradition Of Wassailing
On our final day together, learn about the tradition of Wassailing! Remembering that the Eve of a holiday is one of anticipation and reverence, your time in meditation and self-inquiry will be reflecting on your past year, and imagining the new. Wassail! Background music by Nesrality, Scottish folk song Auld Lang Syne.
