Shakti is the alive, creative, wild current of divine feminine wisdom.
Join Shanti Medina with Brigitte Mars, Dr. Olga Vera, BethyLovelight Music along with Lena Wenzel and Deborah Ogden on flutes, drums and percussion for a transformational sisterhood retreat at the StarHouse in the foothills of Boulder, CO – the 17th Annual Stirring the Shakti Full Day Women’s Retreat Saturday, June 28th 9am-5:00pm.
Enjoy a play filled day on sacred land connecting with your true nature in a sisterhood circle, attuning to your power and reclaiming your passion through grounding ceremonies, herbal folk medicine, ancient movement practices, embodied rituals, talking circles, shamanic journey, sound healing, dancing and more in a daylong women’s self-care retreat at the various sacred sites on the land and in the temple of StarHouse. No experience necessary.
The themes of this year’s retreat are POWER PASSION PLAY
“It is possible that the next Buddha will not take the form of an individual. The next Buddha may take the form of a community -a community practicing understanding and loving kindness, a community practicing mindful living. This may be the most important thing we can do for the survival of the earth.” – Thích Nhất Hạnh
“Year after year I look forward to gathering with you and the women in the circle. Each year I have insights and aha moments that have changed my life. I’ve also made some amazing friends through the Stirring the Shakti gathering.”
“This was my first year joining you at the gathering for women. To be honest, I was hesitant at first because I had not attended a twelve hour event with women before. I found myself with more and more energy as the day went on and wishing it wasn’t ending after the full day! This was a life changing experience and the food was delicious. Thank you again and again! I will be sure to see you next year!”
Date: Saturday | June 28, 2025 | 9:00am-5:00 pm at StarHouse, Boulder, CO
Sliding Scale Retreat Investment to meet your budgetary needs: $175 – $195.
$54 deposit holds your space and will be applied to your retreat investment. The remaining sliding scale investment will be due by May 15, 2025.
Retreat investment includes a delicious catered lunch for all dietary preferences plus all of your retreat materials, ceremonies, facilitated sessions and rituals.
All who orient as female are warmly welcomed. No prior experience is necessary.
Space limited to 50 participants. This retreat sells out annually.
Location: StarHouse is a magical and healing temple designed and built with the principles of Sacred Geometry at its core. Constructed in 1990, it is a 12-sided structure surrounded by 105 acres of open space, rolling hills and pine forest.
Aligned with the geometry of the Flower of Life and integrated with the map of the 7 chakra system, StarHouse resonates with this high vibrational energy, physically and spiritually. There are many sacred sites and treasures on the land including a walking Labyrinth, Standing Stones, Mary’s Well, the Goddess Grove and much more.
“The Stirring the Shakti retreat transformed me in so many ways. The most profound for me was leaning into a circle of women. I made so many friends and felt so seen. Thank you Shanti.”
“I learned so much about myself while gaining experience on how I can apply simple practices in my life to continue my journey. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
“The ceremonies we shared at Stirring the Shakti felt so familiar and the women I met now are my sisters. I will never forget this retreat. It changed my life. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
2025 Stirring the Shakti Facilitator Team:
Brigitte Mars
Brigitte Mars is a medical herbalist and the author of ten books on herbal medicine, including Dandelion Medicine and Natural First Aid. A founding member of the American Herbalists Guild, she has been teaching herbal health and wellness programs for more than 50 years and has written/co-written 19 books.
Get ready to embark on a journey of natural health discovery! Brigitte is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and insights with you. Whether you’re curious about herbal remedies, looking for nutrition advice, or simply interested in living a healthier lifestyle, we’ve got you covered.
As an herbalist, author, professor, and nutritional consultant, Brigitte Mars brings more than 60 years of experience to the table. Her passion for natural health is contagious, and she’s excited to help you navigate the world of wellness.
Don’t worry about feeling overwhelmed – we believe in making information accessible and enjoyable. So kick back, relax, and let us be your guide on the path to a happier, healthier you. Together, we can create a world where natural health is a way of life! Find out more at Brigitte’s website: https://www.brigittemars.com .
Dr. Olga Vera
Dr. Olga Vera is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and somatic therapist with more than 25 years of experience serving a diverse community of people of all ages, experiences, and walks of life. She is also a gifted Medicine guide, Yoga teacher, retreat facilitator, meditation instructor and Shamanic Practitioner.
Olga combines traditional evidence-based modalities with mindful, somatic therapeutic approaches. She is a trauma expert providing trauma-informed treatments as well as a neurobiological approach to couples therapy. To find out more about Dr. Vera visit her website www.Om-Vera.com
BethyLoveLight
BethyLoveLight is a Conscious Hip Hop musician who loves to rock out for the plants, the people and the entire planet. She raps and sings to help awaken and inspire the Jedis of Earth to keep striving for a healthy, sustainable and evolutive world. BethyLoveLight has created her own genre known as ‘Muzoetry’: Conscious Musical Poetry, which incorporates the synergy of bodacious beats, star-rockin’ rhythms and luscious lyrics that emanate the One Love philosophy.
She offers Eco-Conscious Herbal Hip Hop songs like CANnabis, Dandelion and Hemp Holy Hemp as well as Freedom songs like Love Transcends and Stronger Together. Her work is original for she writes all her own lyrics and mixes all her own music. BethyLoveLight’s intent is simple: By listening to cosmically conscious music, we can harmonically unite and energetically amplify our collective body, mind and spirit for the Highest Good. You can find this Avatar on SoundCloud, YouTube, Reverbnation, and at www.bethylovelight.comExplore BethyLoveLight Music to be inspired and enlivened from your cells to your soul: BethyLoveLight.com
Shanti Medina
Shanti Medina is a holistic wellness coach based in Boulder, CO USA offering a diverse range of services to empower women through all stages of life through spiritual awakenings and healing journeys.
She has been gathering women together in sacred circles of celebration for over 22 years with her empowering Stirring the Shakti Sisterhood Retreats.
She founded her Body Current® modality as a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience. She has enjoyed facilitating her Body Current protocols in a variety of 500HR Yoga Teacher Trainings and as faculty at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health as well as the Neurosculpting Institute and most recently as the Development Director and Facilitator for the Sacred Arts Practitioner Certification at StarHouse.
To find out more about Shanti’s global events and private sessions in person at her home sanctuary in Boulder, CO or from your home or office via Zoom, visit www.EnergizeShanti.com
Lena Wenzel
Lena is a musician, artist, jewelry crafter and performer.
She is a determined, passionate, and driven professional with a diverse background. She is an advocate in senior care for over 16 years delivering exceptional services and developing a role as a trusted bridge. She is cultivating these relationships through shared experiences and guiding others as a certified end-of-life doula, Alzheimer’s advocate, Hospice volunteer, meditation/wellness leader, and administrative support. This has led her to a deeper understanding of community needs and contribution.
During Peace Corps volunteer service in Morocco, her hands-on experience integrating into rural and urban areas enabled her to support and empower individuals and families internationally. Lena’s creative path as an artist has taken her on a journey into music, design, media, and photography, expressing her curiosity in people, humanity, and their unique stories.
She performs Hand pan/Hung drum and tongue drums, unique percussion instruments (developed in the Netherlands) to create an experience of soothing and grounding hypnotic tones.
These beautiful melodic sounds and rhythms are meditative in nature and birth memories for the listener, while vibrational notes resonate with the the earth’s cadence, reminding us we are connected.
Lena has performed in settings such as yoga, meditation, end-of-life ceremonies, rituals, hospice, women’s retreats, sound healing workshops and private sessions. Her inspiration began when she first heard the instrument in Spain in early 2000 and awaited availability in the US years later.
Find out more about Lena at The Aristocrat Studio
Deborah Ogden
Deborah’s gift of percussion invites a soothing and passionate tempo to the retreat. She has been drumming for Dances of Universal Peace and other spiritual events for over a decade, drumming for more than one thousand events. She has studied Doumbek, Djembe, Tar, and Zarb with master drummers. She has performed on stage, most notably as the drummer and percussionist for a month-long run of the theatre production ‘Arabian Nights’ at the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins. Deborah has offered her beautiful and powerful drumming at many previous Stirring the Shakti retreats over the years with Shanti, as well as Shanti and Scott’s Mexico and Costa Rica retreats.
Cancellation Policy:
All tickets are completely transferable at any time. In the unlikely event you need to cancel your registration, full refunds are given before April 30, 2025. Partial refunds offered May 1 – June 20, 2025. No refunds offered after June 20th. You can transfer your ticket to another sister up until the day of the event.
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