What women are saying ~

“I found Patrice’s groups to be the one space where I could let my shoulders fall, my guard drop, and my true emotions surface. I felt that I could say and feel anything, and it wouldn’t be deemed “wrong” or inappropriate. Her group not only served me in my pregnancy, but words from the women in the group who were already mamas echoed in my head as I nursed my newborn baby months later. I thought back to the strength of those mamas, and knew I could do it. Now that I have my little man, coming to Patrice’s groups has an even deeper joy for me… I love connecting with the other mamas, hearing the similarities, the differences, having a laugh, being acknowledged, and knowing that I am not alone.  It is wonderful to find a space where authenticity is appreciated and tears are seen as a sign of strength.  I am grateful to have crossed paths with such a wise, compassionate, and deeply spiritual teacher at this time in my life.”

~ Katie Wise, Founder of Yo Mama Yoga and Mother of Pheonix Orion www.yomamaboulder.com

“The New Moon Lodge was a very powerful and meaningful experience for me. I felt great transformation during and after this sacred gathering of women. It was so beautiful to have a group of women come together and hold a space for each one to do deep, healing work. Patrice Shakti is a true sacred space holder. She was strong, present, and also vulnerable with her own truth. She inspired me to dig deep in my heart and speak the truth that lived there. We moved through music, prayer, story, song, ritual, healing touch, and sisterhood. My tears were shed in a safe space, my voice heard, my story witnessed…..and this brought about true healing. I have been going through an incredibly painful time and I found relief and tenderness at this Lodge. I encourage all women with any longing for authenticity, connection, and healing to attend a Moon Lodge. The power of a woman’s circle lead by Patrice Shakti is a true gift to every woman’s soul.”

~ Beth Burcham, Psychotherapist www.bethburchamtherapy.com

“This work is authentic, deep, magical, true, profound, and transformational. Patrice Shakti calls forth the depths from her students and allows the beautiful and painful truths to emerge and transform in healing ways. She is an incredibly skilled facilitator who is intuitive and able to work with powerful energy, welcoming both the light and the darkness.”

~ Danya Rivlin, Massage Therapist, Chantress, and Mother of Mia Luna

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“The ritual Patrice Shakti facilitated for me before my wedding became a pivotal experience in my readiness to be a married woman.  As the evening unfolded, Patrice skillfully guided my dear friends and I through a ritual that felt very tailored to my needs, while also honoring this life transition in a deeply collective way.  I was supported in being completely true to myself, grounded, and present, and reminded of how I am also a part of something much larger than myself.  My own spiritual beliefs were honored, and I felt supported in being open and receptive.  The evening felt like a perfect blend of intimate connection, playful laughter, and emotional support.  I left feeling my fears and hesitations were transformed into power and strength. It was exactly what I needed to be present, radiant, and open for making the commitment of marriage to my husband.

~ Ellen Boeder, Psychotherapist www.ellenboeder.com

“In this group I came back into my body, community, and BEING. This work is about BEING and EXPERIENCING in an emotional and nurturing way…really feeling where we are at with the magnitude and intensity of it all. It’s about embracing it the paradox, the irony, the simultaneous experience of incredible loss and displacement, and the most intense joy and love…to be witnessed, reflected, and validated by other women and be challenged to share our most authentic selves. I received encouragement and support to make brave and different parenting choices. Each week provided the space where we were all dedicated to putting everything aside and spending time with each other with a purpose. It was a great start to MANY friendships that I will have for my whole life.”

~ Laura Sackett Emlen, Speech Therapist and Mother of Baby Joshua

“The feeling of being united with women and mothers was very nurturing and I was touched by the openness and love that flowed between us all immediately … the sacred space was created by our deep connectedness as mothers with the ONE shakti that animates all of us, and the possibility to express that freely through dance, movement and speach. Each held the other in that space of togetherness, and we could experience each other’s love, pain, and joy. It was a blessed moment.”

~ Priya Beate Berv, Foundation for Conscious Evolution, Mother of Tara

“The healing session I had with you was wonderful. I needed a shift but wasn’t sure exactly what that meant. Your presence is both gentle and strong and I felt comfortable letting go and being seen by you. Your hands are very strong which for me felt great. I need that push sometimes. And when you used your voice to release, it helped me to let go more and get in touch with that primal part of myself.  I was amazed by your insight, and found throughout the week after our session that your intuition was very true for me. Your strength and power as a woman and healer helped me find my own strength during a difficult time, I felt cared for and tended to, yet also encouraged to dig beneath the surface to find and release emotions and access my authentic self. The spiritual bath was shocking and cleansing! I wasn’t expecting you to pour so much water, but when you did it was like a warm flood of energy. I felt nurtured by it and cleansed, like all that emotion and pain I had released was being washed away. It left me feeling new.”

~ Yasmeen Sokol, Mother to Be!