UPCOMING EVENTS

September 20th | 11:30-5:30 pm

 

Equinox Source Embodiment Intensive

For Intermediate Meditation Practitioners

Expand your capacity for service and presence as we meet this age of change.

This half‑day intensive offers a clear, embodied introduction to the Source Embodiment (SE) modality—a facilitator‑led energy activation that feels like a “plant medicine journey without the plant.” Whether new to SE or experienced with Activations, you’ll receive sustained grounding, energetic amplification, and practical integration tools to support ongoing growth.

What is Source Embodiment?

Source Embodiment (SE) uses guided somatic and energetic activation to amplify life‑force, deepen presence, and catalyze inner shifts. Sessions are gentle but powerful: expect shifting sensations and emotional material that are part of healthy transformation. SE is safe for most people but requires intention, presence, and post‑session integration.

What to expect

  • Two Activation journeys: deep, hour-long somatic experiences to activate your energy, mostly laying down

  • Gentle movement: to open the body for deeper onset

  • Theory: an introduction to the metaphysical underpinnings of this powerful modality

  • Guided meditation: to settle into presence and openness

  • Guided Core Practice: facilitated integration of the activated energy into movement

  • Group sharing: opportunity to connect and share insights or experiences

  • Integration guidance: practical instructions for aftercare

  • Healthy Catered Lunch: to ground and nourish between sessions (vegetarian, gluten‑free, dairy‑free)

Who it’s for

  • People seeking deeper meaning, purpose, or connection

  • Those curious about spiritual discovery and embodiment

  • No prior SE experience required; helpful to have mindfulness or embodiment familiarity

  • Must be able to remain present with an inner experience for ~1 hour

Not recommended: current or recent serious mental health conditions (paranoia, psychosis, bipolar, mania), or strong aversion to introspection.

Safety & logistics

  • Sobriety required during the session; strongly recommended 24 hours before and 3 days after

  • The process can bring up emotions—plan gentle time afterward for integration (day‑of and several days after)

  • Doors open 11:10 am — please arrive early and be settled

  • Plan to stay in the studio for the duration (with no phone use)

  • Eat lightly before the event if at all, avoid or reduce caffeine

  • Bring: comfortable layered clothing, water bottle, yoga mat

Investment 

  • $177 (includes organic lunch)

  • Need‑based partial scholarships available — no one turned away

  • For other dietary accommodations, please contact us


September 21st | 1:00-5:00 pm

 

Awakening Feminine Radiance

AWAKENING FEMININE RADIANCE WORKSHOP

An Equinox Gathering for Women Ready to Come Home to Themselves

Sunday, September 21st | 1–5pm | Renew Yoga Center, Petaluma

Are you a woman who gives endlessly to others while your own soul whispers for attention? Do you long to reconnect with the vibrant, authentic woman within, the one who knows her desires and isn’t afraid to honor them?

Join us on the sacred pause of the Fall Equinox for an afternoon of deep nourishment designed specifically for women ready to step into their natural radiance and reclaim their inner wisdom.


WHAT AWAITS YOU

In this nurturing 4-hour container, you’ll be held and supported as you:

  • Reconnect with your deepest needs and longings through gentle movement and somatic inquiry

  • Rest deeply and restore your energy with yoga nidra and conscious relaxation

  • Plant seeds of intention in sacred circle with your sisters

  • Awaken your authentic voice through song and kirtan

  • Embody your radiance through conscious dance and movement

  • Experience the power of connection and belonging with women on the same path

  • Gain clarity on your path forward

This workshop weaves together self inquiry, song, gentle stretching, deep rest, sisterhood circles, and embodied practices to create a sacred space where you can finally exhale, let go of what no longer serves you, and remember who you truly are beneath all the doing.

A SACRED PAUSE

As light and dark find equilibrium, the Fall Equinox invites us to pause, listen to the whispers of the soul, and make space for what is ready to emerge.

This gathering is both a complete experience in itself and a beautiful introduction to the deeper work we’ll explore at our week-long Awakening Feminine Radiance Retreat at Mount Shasta (Summer Solstice 2026). If you are longing for deeper authenticity, connection, and support, this afternoon workshop offers a powerful doorway.


FOR THE WOMAN WHO IS READY TO:

  • Release the exhaustion of caring for everyone else

  • Trust her inner knowing and desires

  • Feel deeply supported by a community of women

  • Reclaim her natural aliveness and joy

  • Step into her authentic power with confidence

Space is limited for this intimate gathering. Reserve your place today.

Ready to say yes to yourself and what lights you up? Your radiance is calling.

YOUR GUIDE

Julia Berkeley is a Radiance Guide, kirtan artist, and E-RYT 500 yoga teacher who weaves together sacred sound, breath, movement, and soul inquiry to help others return to their natural state of peace, presence, and aliveness.

With over 25 years of experience in mantra, yoga, meditation, and transformational healing, Julia guides people out of limiting patterns and into connection with their authentic essence. Through her offerings, she creates a deliciously safe and sacred container where individuals can drop into the remembrance and direct experience of peace, love, and joy as their true nature.

Based in Ojai, California, Julia offers kirtans, radiance coaching, retreats, yoga classes, and Kirtan30 — free twice-monthly online chanting gatherings. You can explore her music and offerings at www.juliaberkeley.com.

2025 Dates: Saturdays from 5-7 pm 9/13, 10/11, 11/8, 12/6

For more information and to join, email info@refugemarin.com

 

Womens Circle

Led by Amy Garden, L.AC | Acupuncturist & Intuitive Medicine Woman

A 9-month journey guiding women into a deeper experience of sisterhood, authentic love, and sovereign relating. This will be a closed cycle of about 12 women.

Testimonies:

  • Joining Amy’s 9-month circle was one of the most powerful catalysts for growth I’ve ever experienced — and an utter joy to be welcomed into. Warm-hearted, welcoming, and embracing of the full range of the feminine experience, Amy’s wisdom and guidance are a gift to the community and to any woman seeking deeper connection to herself and other women. —Kate S

  • I joined Amy's women's group during a low point (I was new to the area, friend-starved, and generally felt like I was clinging to the edge of an emotional cliff). Amy created a beautiful, warm environment with the best balance of intuitive energy practices and honest, deep, female connection. It is through this group and Amy's wit and guidance that I've begun to thrive. — Sarah P.

  • Amy possesses the wonderful and rare quality of being both soft in heart and strong in being, which offers any group she facilitates a deep felt sense of comfort and safety to sink into. If you are feeling called to find your deepest self, you can’t go wrong sitting amongst a village of women intending to do the same, all with a wise and gentle soul who’s guiding light is grounded, wise, kind, and real. — Claire S