BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mariel Somatic Therapy - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://marielsomatictherapy.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mariel Somatic Therapy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T074323 CREATED:20260219T025120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T025603Z UID:704-1774087200-1774130400@marielsomatictherapy.com SUMMARY:Inner Wisdom Intensive DESCRIPTION:A Full-Day Ceremonial Retreat for Deep Inner Inquiry \nSome insights require more than curiosity. They require time\, safety\, and a trustworthy container — a space where the noise of everyday life can soften and deeper knowing can emerge. \nSaturday\, March 21 \n10:00 am – 10:00 pm \nThe Inner Wisdom Intensive is a long-form ceremonial retreat for those who feel called to explore altered states of awareness with care rather than force\, and depth rather than spectacle. \nThis gathering is intentionally timed to align with the Spring Equinox and the New Moon period — a natural threshold associated with balance\, renewal\, and the quiet emergence of new direction. The equinox marks a moment of equal light and dark\, while the new moon invites inward listening and intentional seeding. Together\, they offer subtle support for reflection\, release\, and conscious reorientation toward what is ready to grow. \nDrawing on breathwork\, sound\, voice\, rhythm\, somatic awareness\, ritual process\, and conscious group holding\, the retreat unfolds as a safe descent. Layers of tension and habitual patterning are invited to soften so deeper knowing can emerge. \nThis retreat is informed by the long\, multicultural lineage of ceremonial practices that honour altered states — including contemplative disciplines\, breath\, sound\, and respectful relationship with sacred plants as part of humanity’s ongoing exploration of consciousness. Across cultures\, these traditions recognize that the human body and nervous system are naturally responsive to such experiences\, and that meaningful transformation arises through reverence\, preparation\, and integration within a carefully held environment. \nThis work is not about chasing peak experiences. It is about creating the conditions in which insight can arise organically and be meaningfully integrated into daily life. \nThe Nature of the Day \nRather than following a rigid schedule\, the retreat unfolds as a guided arc\, allowing responsiveness to the group and the process as they develop. \nPractices woven through the day may include: \n• Extended breathwork journeys \n• Medicine songs and shared vocal practice \n• A curated sound journey led by Michael Ionesco using carefully selected instruments and musical sequences \n• Gentle movement and somatic regulation \n• Periods of silence and inner inquiry \n• Group sharing and witnessed integration \n• Ritual framing to support coherence and meaning \nNon-drug altered-state practices form the structural foundation of the day\, supporting safety\, pacing\, containment\, and nervous system regulation throughout. \nNourishment & Fasting \nThis retreat is held as a juice-fast day\, supporting clarity\, sensitivity\, and embodied awareness. \nHigh-quality organic juice is included in the retreat fee and will be provided throughout the day. Participants are invited to approach the fast as a gentle\, supportive practice rather than a test of will. \nPreparation guidance will be shared in advance to help participants assess readiness and participate in a way that feels appropriate for their bodies. \nAbout the Container \nDeep inner work requires more than intention. It requires safety\, pacing\, and relational trust. \nThis retreat is designed as a contained\, small-group experience with clear agreements\, careful facilitation\, and an emphasis on integration rather than intensity. \nParticipants are supported to engage at their own edge\, honouring personal readiness rather than external expectation. The intention is not to push beyond limits\, but to create a space where truth can emerge without overwhelm. \nInvestment \n$222 if paid in full by March 1 \n$252 after March 1 \nYour investment includes the full-day retreat experience\, facilitation\, sound journey\, and organic juices provided throughout the day. \nWho This Retreat Is For \n• Those seeking depth within a safe\, intentional container \n• People in transition\, threshold moments\, or identity inquiry \n• Individuals drawn to ceremonial process grounded in integration \n• Those who value sound\, breath\, ritual\, and community as pathways to insight and transformation \n• People who feel resonance with working alongside natural cycles without dogma \nNo prior experience is required. A willingness to listen inwardly and respect personal boundaries is enough. \nRegistration & Readiness \nParticipation in the Inner Wisdom Intensive is offered within a container of familiarity\, trust\, and mutual respect. \nBecause the depth of this work is supported by relationship\, participants are asked to have attended at least one Wonderful Wednesday gathering or other workshop\, or to have completed a private session with Mariel in advance. This helps ensure a shared understanding of the approach and supports a sense of safety for everyone involved. \nIf you feel called but have not yet participated in this way\, you are warmly invited to attend an upcoming gathering or schedule a session so we can connect beforehand. \nSpace is intentionally limited to allow for careful facilitation and meaningful integration. \nPersonal Responsibility \nParticipants are invited to engage at their own pace\, listening carefully to their bodies and inner guidance throughout the day. \nEach person is responsible for their own choices\, boundaries\, and self-care during the retreat. Participation is always by choice\, and stepping back at any time is welcomed. The intention is not to push beyond limits\, but to create a supportive environment in which insight and transformation can unfold naturally. \nA liability waiver will be provided as part of the registration process. \nA Closing Invitation \nIf you feel a quiet resonance — a sense of readiness to step out of the usual pace of life and listen more deeply — you are warmly welcome. \nThis day is an opportunity to gather in intentional community\, explore inner landscapes with care\, and reconnect with the deeper intelligence that supports meaningful change. \nTo inquire or request registration\, please reach out directly. \n URL:https://marielsomatictherapy.com/event/inner-wisdom-intensive-2/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR