What we’re about
Rekindle: to start or stir up something.
Re means "again," and kindle means "start a fire," likely from the Old Norse word kynda, "to light a fire."
Rekindle the Roots is for those wanting to remember their deep connection to Nature. It’s about restoring the wisdom that our diverse ancestors carried, then shifting that wisdom into something useful and practical for today’s modern world. It’s a reclamation of magic, medicine, rituals, healing practices, and folk traditions that have been safely stored within our bone memory. This group is intended to support modern homo sapiens along their journey of embodying their most rooted, authentic, Natural Self while fostering healthy community, friendships, knowledge sharing, and reciprocity.
Meetups will include classes, workshops, rituals, and healing circles taught from a shamanic perspective. There will also be community gatherings and social events to establish trust, camaraderie, and for the simple sake of having some fun together.
About your Organizer: Ida Cavewoman is a Nordic Folk Magic & Shamanic Practitioner, Breathwork Facilitator, and Massage Therapist of over 20 years. Her super powers include turning anything into a ritual and holding a safe and compassionate container for others. If you’d like to learn more about her work, you can visit [www.IdaCavewoman.com](www.idacavewoman.com).
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Wyrd Witch 101 (Gladstone)Caveside Wellness, Gladstone, OR$15.00
Wyrd Witch 101 is an ongoing Women's Learning Circle for individuals wanting to initiate or deepen their relationship to Witchcraft. Every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, you'll have the opportunity to explore, share, ask questions, experiment, play, and practice in an intimate setting other magical sisters. The 1st Friday will be held in SE Portland, while the 3rd Friday will be held in Gladstone. The intention is to create a container where all participants can express their unique gifts and delve into creating meaningful, lasting, and authentic personal practices, so that their magic may flourish and weave naturally into everyday life.
Each gathering will start off with an "emptying of baskets" where we personally express what we've been feeling lately and what our current emotional, spiritual, and mental landscape looks like. Within this sharing we witness our sisters and learn how to be of support, comfort, encouragement, and accountability to our fellow Witches . We'll then collectively pick a magical topic or two to discuss followed by some guided instruction and exploration of said topic.
We'll deep dive into practices such as: creating rituals, spellcrafting, enchanting, grounding, clearing, protection, manifesting & visioning, altar tending, divination & scrying, working with the elements, connecting with our guides and ancestors, celebrating the turning of the wheel & seasonal practices, how to work with deities, embodiment, deepening our connections with plant, animal, and nature spirits...and much, much MORE.
About Your Host: Ida is an American born, Nordic Folk Magic & Shamanic Practitioner who practices the Scandinavian magical lineage known as Trolldom. She is a well-seasoned Witch whose magic is rooted in nature based connection, animism, ancestor veneration, Nordic paganism, and Scandinavian folk traditions. Her ancestors hail from Sweden, Norway, Scotland, Belgium, Germany, and Poland.
Even though Ida leans heavily towards her Norse side, she has a knack for connecting others to their very own unique and diverse lineages and traditional practices. She believes that there's much to be learned within our bone memory and the powerful folk medicine that our great grandmothers used and trusted. One of her many passions is to spark other women to rekindle their roots while fully embracing their authentically Wyrd Witch. To learn more about Ida’s work, visit www.IdaCavewoman.com.
What to Bring: A snack to share, journal, and pen.
When: Friday July 18th from 7-9pm
Where: Caveside Wellness
525 E Fairfield St. Gladstone, OR 97027Suggested donation: $15-$25 (but no one will be turned away if unable to pay)
Venmo or Paypal accepted at https://www.idacavewoman.com/payment
Cash graciously acceptedAttendance, Cancellation, & Punctuality Agreement:
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I intentionally keep these gatherings intimate for the sake of the work we do together. You MUST cancel your "attending RSVP" no later than 48 hours in advance. This is a popular event and if you cancel last minute, you block another woman's opportunity to attend. I also ask that you respect everyone's time and be punctual. We'll start right at 7pm and the door will be locked by 7:15pm. Please be mindful and honor these agreements. - Death CafeThe Way Home Studio, Portland, OR
Hello, Fire Starters! Death Cafe is being facilitated by my friend Courtney and her colleague, Pamela. You'll be in excellent hands. All details below!
Please join us for Death Cafe to openly discuss death and dying in a nonjudgmental space with the hope of destigmatizing these inevitable events within an overtly death phobic society.
From the Death Cafe Website:
At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death.Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives'.
A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.
Our Death Cafes are always offered:
- On a not for profit basis (donations are gratefully accepted)
- In an accessible, respectful and confidential space
- With no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product or course of action
- Alongside refreshing drinks and nourishing food – and cake!”Facilitated by two Death Doulas, Courtney Ponsford and Pamela Rathbun.
When: Saturday, June 21st from 2- 3:30 PM
Where: The Way Home Studio
8435 SE Stark Street
Portland, Oregon 97216Bring your curiosities, experiences, fears and an open mind as we bravely explore together the one true guarantee in life.
Tea and cookies served
Donations gratefully accepted to support the costs of hosting the conversation
RSVP here on Meetup or text Courtney at 360.910.6493
Courtney is a both a fur and flesh mama, aspiring astrologer, friend, end of life caregiver, death doula and psychedelic guide in Vancouver, Washington. To learn more about her work or be in touch, please visit her website at www.findingyourwaybackhome.com.
Pamela Rathbun is a death doula and you can learn more about her work at https://pamelarathbun.com/
- Sacred Rage: Summer EditionThe Way Home Studio, Portland, OR$80.00
This event is officially sold out but we'll be holding this event again on October 11th. Feel free to DM me if you'd like to be added to the RSVP list for Fall.
Something to ponder: Tired of being quiet and polite? Ready to unlock the places that have been shut down and frozen? Our rage is just as divine as our pleasure and joy. Our expression of it is deeply needed medicine. When anger is trapped in our body it is more likely to come out in explosive and negative ways. What if we give it space to move?
What to expect: In this 3.5 hour ritual, we invite you to step fully into your body, into your emotions, and into your power! Your voice, tears, sweat, and anger are welcome here. All the soul parts that have been hidden, squashed, silenced and disembodied are being called back to you in this container. We’ll hold space for your Sacred Rage and allow it to be moved and transformed into action. Prepare to give physicality to your Rage through somatic movement, dance, vocal work, and breathwork; allowing you to come through to the other side of Rage as a stronger version of YOU. All bodies, all genders, 18+ are welcome. Space is limited to only 10 attendees.
This event will be offered seasonally in October, January, April, and July. Each ritual will be flavored with the current season that we're in; expressing and collaborating with the cyclical themes and dynamics that Nature provides us.
What to bring: A journal, water bottle, and any items that feel important to be added to our altar (items will be returned unless they’re intended as an offering)
What to wear: Comfortable clothing that allows full body range of motion. Layers are helpful as your temperature will fluctuate. The studio is a shoe free zone so you will need to be barefoot or wearing socks.
Who are your facilitators: Andrea Thompson and Ida Cavewoman have been close friends for over 20 years and have spent over a decade regularly practicing magic together within a Coven. Through their mutual respect and deep trust of one another, their medicine weaves in an effortless way and you’re sure to be in good hands for such BIG work.
Andrea is a native to Oregon, lover of magic, tinkering herbalist and dancer at heart. She has cultivated her practice of holding space for others through her 25 years of Massage Therapy experience in which she deeply listens to what the individual’s body is asking for and what old stories are ready to be released in that precise moment versus going with a specific protocol. Studying with Danielle Renee Battigione initiated her into her Magical practice many moons ago. Since then, she has shared and held ritual space in various magical workshops, embodiment events and at Soul Revival Ecstatic Dance for BIPOC. To hear more about her magical practice, check out Magic From the Root Podcast. To learn more about her offerings for bodywork, you can find her at www.andreatlmt.com.
Ida is an American born, Nordic Folk Magic & Shamanic Practitioner who practices the Scandinavian magical lineage known as Trolldom. Her medicine is rooted in nature based connection, animism, ancestor veneration, Nordic paganism, and European folk traditions. Ida is passionate about connecting others to their own unique lineage and helping others “help themselves” by teaching practical self-care techniques from her knowledge as a massage therapist of over 20 years. She’s here to hold a safe container for today's modern Homo Sapiens on their journey to wholeness and acceptance of their Wyrd, Natural Self. You can learn more about Ida’s work at www.IdaCavewoman.com and find all of her upcoming events at www.meetup.com/rekindle_the_roots.
Location & Parking: The Way Home Studio is located at 8435 SE Stark St. There's plenty of street parking.
Cost: This event is being offered at a 3 tiered sliding fee scale.Standard Ticket $80, Generosity Ticket $100, Accessibility Ticket $60 (available to the BIPOC Community & Low-income individuals
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE DIRECTLY FROM IDA OR THROUGH EVENTBRITE IN ORDER TO ATTEND.
Please contact Ida via email at idacavewoman@gmail.com and make your payment via www.idacavewoman.com/payments
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purchase tickets using Eventbrite at the link below:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacred-rage-summer-edition-registration-1426109434709
Not open - Shamanic StretchThe Way Home Studio, Portland, OR$15.00
Shamanic Stretch is a self-care, therapeutic movement class designed to help you connect with your most Natural Self. In this class we’ll explore how to listen to the body and intuitively give into what it's craving through deep stretching, self-massage, breathwork, sound healing, and ecstatic-somatic movement. This class will provide you with a safe container to remember what it means to be wild, free, and fully embodied. The practice itself is guided but very much self-led as far as the quality and intensity of activity. Think of this experience as a "Choose Your Own Adventure Story". Shamanic Stretch is for ANY BODY, ALL genders, ages 18 and up. Movements and stretches can easily be modified for anyone with injuries or physical limitations.
About Your Host: Ida is an American born Trollkvinna who practices the Scandinavian system of magic known as Trolldom. Her medicine is rooted in nature based connection, animism, ancestor veneration, Nordic paganism, and European folk traditions. To learn more about how you can work with Ida, visit www.IdaCavewoman.com.
What to Wear: Comfortable clothing that allows full body range of motion. Layers are good for temperature fluctuations. Barefoot or socked feet.
What to Bring: A yoga mat, blanket, and a water bottle. You're welcome to bring any other items that help you to be comfortable on the floor. There are yoga mats and blankets available at the studio if you don't have your own or you forget. There are also chairs available for those that have trouble being on the floor.
When: Every Thursday 6:30pm-8:00pm
Where: The Way Home Studio
8435 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97216Suggested Donation: $15-$25, but no one will be turned away
Cash, Venmo, or Paypal accepted
https://www.idacavewoman.com/paymentAttendance & Cancellation Agreement:
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This event is limited in capacity and if you RSVP as ‘Going’ and then don’t show up, you prohibit another person from being able to attend. I ask that you honor my time and the other participants by changing your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ within 24 hours if you’re no longer able to attend this event. If you fail to honor this agreement, you will be removed from this Meetup group.
