an archetypal journey into the essence of the goddesses within, through mantra, myth and musings.
a nine-month online journey through eight goddesses, starting monday 2 november 2026, with an optional weekend retreat to gather in person and integrate all we’ve discovered.
have you ever noticed that different seasons of life ask different things of you?
sometimes you need courage. sometimes you need compassion. sometimes you need to trust your intuition, speak your truth, protect what matters, or find the strength to let something go.
what if those qualities weren’t things you had to create, but parts of yourself that were already there, waiting to be remembered?
this is what has always drawn me to the goddess traditions of yoga.
over the years, i’ve come to experience the goddesses not simply as beautiful stories or distant deities, but as living archetypal energies that help us discover and embody the deepest qualities of our own hearts.
each one reflects something essential within us: wisdom, love, creativity, fierce protection, abundance, devotion, transformation, joy.
this work has truly changed my life.
there have been times when I’ve turned to Lakshmi to reconnect with gratitude, Durga when I needed courage, Saraswati when I longed for clarity and creativity, and Kali when I knew it was time to let go of something that had reached its end.
what I’ve discovered is that these practices aren’t about becoming someone else. they’re about becoming more fully ourselves.
the goddesses don’t ask us to imitate them. they invite us to recognise the qualities they represent within our own lives.
this journey is the next step
nine months, eight goddesses, one full month of attention each.
if you’ve been to one of my kirtan workshops, you’ve already experienced a glimpse of these energies through mantra, music and story. this course is the next step.
over nine months, we’ll gently explore eight archetypal goddesses, giving each one a full month of our attention.
rather than rushing through information, we’ll take the time to build a real relationship with each archetype and discover how its wisdom speaks to our own lives.
together, we’ll explore each goddess through:
story and mythology
meditation
yoga nidra
mantra
kirtan
reflective journalling
simple everyday practices
not more knowledge, but a deeper relationship with yourself.
is this journey for you?
you don’t need any experience, just curiosity.
is this journey for you? it might be if:
you’ve come to one of my Kirtans and found yourself wondering about the stories behind the chants.
you’re longing for a practice that nourishes both your heart and your everyday life.
you’re moving through change and feel called to explore your inner world with more kindness and curiosity.
you already love yoga, meditation, mythology, or archetypal psychology and want to experience these teachings in a deeper, more personal way.
or perhaps, you are completely new to all of this.
you don’t need any experience. You don’t need to know the stories or understand the mythology. you only need curiosity and a willingness to explore.
what people say about working with gratia
“what will always stick with me is gratia’s kindness and love for what she shares so generously. gratia is fantastic at explaining the mantras and the meaning behind them, and she introduced me to the stories of each goddess.”
“gratia is a magical healer. she embodies the divine feminine. her warm, generous nature creates a safe, healing space. i’ve been attending her kirtan sessions, yoga nidra and self-love ceremonies for a while now. it’s become something i look forward to, and helps me deal with stressful times by creating a bubble of peaceful space.”
how the journey unfolds
one live gathering a month, monday evenings, live on zoom.
live call schedule:
time: 6.45pm - 9.30pm GMT
mon 2 nov 2026
mon 7 dec 2026
mon 4 jan 2027
mon 1 feb 2027
mon 1 mar 2027
mon 5 apr 2027
mon 10 may 2027
mon 7 jun 2027
mon 19 jul 2027 (wrap up and integration)
first monday of every month except July 2027 which is the third monday. if you miss a live session, recordings will be available.
between sessions - practices to live with:
journalling prompts, meditation and yoga nidra recordings will be sent out between live sessions.
“gratia combines mantra with her beautiful voice to create a loving and healing space for all who attend.
she has an open, warm and nurturing energy which gives me a road map to come back to myself. her yoga Nidra transports me to a space of profound connection. she is a magical being spreading love and light when humanity needs it most.”
join the embodying the goddesses of yoga journey
early bird investment: £350 until 30 september 2026
early bird: £350 until 30 september 2026
standard: £399 from 1 october 2026
three concessionary spaces available: £299
payment plan available:
a non-refundable deposit of £100 is required to secure your place.
a second payment of 50% of remaining amount is required by 30th november 2026.
remaining amount to be paid by 1st february 2027.
embodying the goddesses of yoga: weekend retreat
non-residential, journey attendees only.
come together, in person
for nine months, we’ll meet as a circle on screen, but there’s something the goddesses have always asked of us that can’t be done online and that is to gather, in body, in one room, together.
as we complete our journey, i’d love to invite you to a weekend retreat at the beautiful beechwood hall. a chance to close this year of exploration with each other. to sing the mantras aloud in the same room. to sit in silence together. to celebrate how far we’ve each come, and who we’ve remembered ourselves to be.
this weekend is entirely optional, but if you join us, i promise it will be a beautiful way to hold and integrate what we’ve built.
date: saturday 10 july, 2027, 2.00-10.00pm and sunday 11 july, 2027, 10.30am - 6.00pm
location: beechwood hall, cooksbridge, east sussex, uk
investment: £250
contact me to discuss payment plans
this is a non-residential weekend retreat. accommodation is not included. retreat attendance is restricted to course attendees only.
evening meal on saturday and lunch on sunday is included, along with teas and treats.
about gratia
your guide for the journey
gratia is a devotional kirtan singer, mother and yogini, as well as a storyteller, space holder, occasional baker and cocktail maker.
for more than a decade, she has immersed herself in mantra, mythology and the archetypal energies of the goddesses of yoga, discovering in their stories a living map for her own journey through love, loss, grief, and change and finding the nectar within all that life brings.
through the work of sally kempton and her trainings with nikki slade in kirtan, leading and facilitating, gratia has come to understand the goddesses of yoga, not as distant figures, but as energies and qualities already alive within us: inner strength and transformation, passionate longing and erotic merging, surrender and sacrifice, generosity, abundance and flow.
her hope for this training is to share these teachings in a grounded and relatable way, creating a warm community where we can explore together, support one another and begin to recognise just how much of the goddess is already here, in our bodies, our relationships , our challenges, our creativity and the fullness of our lives.
frequently asked questions
q: what happens between live calls?
a: throughout each month, i’ll send out practices to support you in embodying that month's goddess, including yoga nidras, journalling prompts, mantras, rituals and meditations.
you'll have access to two whatsapp groups: one for connection and support with the wider community, and one where i'll share that month's practices, so everything is easy to find in one place.
depending on the group's needs, i may also offer an additional live zoom session partway through the month, with live practice and space to share.
these dates won't be fixed in advance, they'll be shaped by my schedule and by what the group needs as we go. any extra sessions will be recorded and shared, just like the main monthly call.
q: who is this course for?
a: anyone who feels called to join us. whether you identify as male, female, non-binary or otherwise, these qualities and energies live within all of us, and we all carry shakti, the universal cosmic energy and feminine principle of power, creativity and manifestation.
q: what if i can’t commit to all nine months?
a: this is a nine month journey, and part of its power comes from the commitment we make to each other and to showing up over time. that said, life happens, every live call is recorded, so if you miss one, you can still do the practice in your own time.
if you already know your schedule won't allow for much of the nine months, it may be worth waiting for a future cohort rather than starting this one.