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Sacred Cycle
Aligning with our natural rhythms
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The average woman experiences some 456 total periods over 38 years, or roughly 2,280 days with her period — 6.25 years of her life. Add to that the experience of menopause and you realize that our menstrual cycles are a major part of life.
Many menstruating people hate their periods-- complaining of anxiety, exhaustion, and pain. To make matters worse, religions rarely ever mention periods-- outside of shaing women for having a menstrual cycle in the first place.
This class is here to change that. A monthly cycle that can guide us month after month, and year after year, can be seen as a gift when harnessed as a spiritual practice. This class will give you the theology, tools, and inspiration to turn your "time of the month" into a holy and sacred period.
Praise for SACRED CYCLE:
"Ok, full disclosure, I wasn’t expecting this class to be 'for me' at my age, but - wow!! One class and I’m definitely in for the whole thing. And really glad I checked out the suggested resource, Michelle Obama’s podcast on women’s health. I’ve already shared with my girlfriends! Hillary Raining, thanks for bringing us content and wisdom that’s just not out there for us in general."
"I did one of the yoga practices on your cycle class. WOW! That was EXACTLY what my body needed in that particular moment."
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COURSE INSTRUCTOR
The Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining
Hillary currently serves as the Rector of St. Columba's Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. She’s an accomplished scholar and teacher, and is passionate about helping people deepen their connection to God through traditional and innovative means. She is the founder of The Hive, an online community focused on spirituality and wellness and holds a Master of Divinity from Yale University and the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, and a Doctor of Ministry from Drew University. Her academic work explores topics including leadership, reconciliation, preaching, trauma, and Indigenous theology—including meaningful research with her own tribe, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Native Americans, on ritual and intersectionality. As a pastor, Hillary is known for her warmth, deep listening, and creative spirit. She is also a spiritual director, yoga and meditation instructor, forest therapist, and beekeeper, and brings a holistic approach to ministry grounded in love, joy, and justice.
To learn more about Hillary, visit her personal website here.
