What we’re about
Rekindle: to start or stir up something.
Re means "again," and kindle means "start a fire," likely from the Old Norse word kynda, "to light a fire."
Rekindle the Roots is for those wanting to remember their deep connection to Nature. It’s about restoring the wisdom that our diverse ancestors carried, then shifting that wisdom into something useful and practical for today’s modern world. It’s a reclamation of magic, medicine, rituals, healing practices, and folk traditions that have been safely stored within our bone memory. This group is intended to support modern homo sapiens along their journey of embodying their most rooted, authentic, Natural Self while fostering healthy community, friendships, knowledge sharing, and reciprocity.
Meetups will include classes, workshops, rituals, and healing circles taught from a shamanic perspective. There will also be community gatherings and social events to establish trust, camaraderie, and for the simple sake of having some fun together.
About your Organizer: Ida Cavewoman is a Nordic Folk Magic & Shamanic Practitioner, Breathwork Facilitator, and Massage Therapist of over 20 years. Her super powers include turning anything into a ritual and holding a safe and compassionate container for others. If you’d like to learn more about her work, you can visit www.IdaCavewoman.com.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Wyrd Witch 101 (Gladstone)Max Patterson Memorial City Park, Gladstone, OR
Wyrd Witch 101 is an ongoing Women's Learning Circle for individuals wanting to initiate or deepen their relationship to Witchcraft. Every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, you'll have the opportunity to explore, share, ask questions, experiment, play, and practice in an intimate setting other magical sisters. The 1st Friday will be held in SE Portland, while the 3rd Friday will be held in Gladstone. The intention is to create a container where all participants can express their unique gifts and delve into creating meaningful, lasting, and authentic personal practices, so that their magic may flourish and weave naturally into everyday life.
Each gathering will start off with an "emptying of baskets" where we personally express what we've been feeling lately and what our current emotional, spiritual, and mental landscape looks like. Within this sharing we witness our sisters and learn how to be of support, comfort, encouragement, and accountability to our fellow Witches . We'll then collectively pick a magical topic or two to discuss followed by some guided instruction and exploration of said topic.
We'll deep dive into practices such as: creating rituals, spellcrafting, enchanting, grounding, clearing, protection, manifesting & visioning, altar tending, divination & scrying, working with the elements, connecting with our guides and ancestors, celebrating the turning of the wheel & seasonal practices, how to work with deities, embodiment, deepening our connections with plant, animal, and nature spirits...and much, much MORE.
About Your Host: Ida is an American born, Nordic Folk Magic & Shamanic Practitioner who practices the Scandinavian magical lineage known as Trolldom. She is a well-seasoned Witch whose magic is rooted in nature based connection, animism, ancestor veneration, Nordic paganism, and Scandinavian folk traditions. Her ancestors hail from Sweden, Norway, Scotland, Belgium, Germany, and Poland.
Even though Ida leans heavily towards her Norse side, she has a knack for connecting others to their very own unique and diverse lineages and traditional practices. She believes that there's much to be learned within our bone memory and the powerful folk medicine that our great grandmothers used and trusted. One of her many passions is to spark other women to rekindle their roots while fully embracing their authentically Wyrd Witch. To learn more about Ida’s work, visit www.IdaCavewoman.com.
What to Bring: A snack to share, a journal, and backjack or floor cushion.
When: 1st & 3rd Fridays from 7-9pm
Where: Private Residence in Gladstone near Max Patterson Park. Exact location released 48 hours in advance here in the 'event chat'.
Suggested donation: $10-$20 (but no one will be turned away if unable to pay)
Venmo or Paypal accepted at https://www.idacavewoman.com/payment
Cash graciously acceptedAttendance, Cancellation, & Punctuality Agreement:
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I intentionally keep these gatherings intimate for the sake of the work we do together. You MUST cancel your "attending RSVP" no later than 48 hours in advance. This is a popular event and if you cancel last minute, you block another woman's opportunity to attend. I also ask that you respect everyone's time and be punctual. We'll start right at 7pm and the door will be locked by 7:15pm. Please be mindful and honor these agreements. - Shamanic StretchThe Way Home Studio, Portland, OR
Shamanic Stretch is a self-care, therapeutic movement class designed to help you connect with your most Natural Self. In this class we’ll explore how to listen to the body and intuitively give into what it's craving through deep stretching, self-massage, breathwork, sound healing, and ecstatic-somatic movement. This class will provide you with a safe container to remember what it means to be wild, free, and fully embodied. The practice itself is guided but very much self-led as far as the quality and intensity of activity. Think of this experience as a "Choose Your Own Adventure Story". Shamanic Stretch is for ANY BODY, ALL genders, ages 18 and up. Movements and stretches can easily be modified for anyone with injuries or physical limitations.
About Your Host: Ida is an American born Trollkvinna who practices the Scandinavian system of magic known as Trolldom. Her medicine is rooted in nature based connection, animism, ancestor veneration, Nordic paganism, and European folk traditions. To learn more about how you can work with Ida, visit www.IdaCavewoman.com.
What to Wear: Comfortable clothing that allows full body range of motion. Layers are good for temperature fluctuations. Barefoot or socked feet.
What to Bring: A yoga mat, blanket, and a water bottle. You're welcome to bring any other items that help you to be comfortable on the floor. There are yoga mats and blankets available at the studio if you don't have your own or you forget. There are also chairs available for those that have trouble being on the floor.
When: Mondays from 6:30pm-8:00pm
(No classes held on the 5th Monday of the Month)Where: The Way Home Studio
8435 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97216Suggested Donation: $15-$25, but no one will be turned away
Cash, Venmo, or Paypal accepted
https://www.idacavewoman.com/paymentAttendance & Cancellation Agreement:
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This event is limited in capacity and if you RSVP as ‘Going’ and then don’t show up, you prohibit another person from being able to attend. I ask that you honor my time and the other participants by changing your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ within 24 hours if you’re no longer able to attend this event. If you fail to honor this agreement, you will be removed from this Meetup group. - Shamanic Sound JourneyThe Way Home Studio, Portland, OR$30.00
Something to Ponder: Across all cultures, there was a time when we made music for one another, moved and danced for one another, more often than not, for the sake of healing and deepening our spiritual connection. When we bring in the energy of live music and sound alongside our journey practice, we remember.
The Shamanic Sound Journey experience is an opportunity to be immersed in live music; Rhythmic drumming, rattles, bells, and vocals, with the intention of entering an altered state of consciousness known as the ‘Shamanic State of Consciousness (SSC). This meditative trance state can range from very light to very deep and anywhere in between. It can be as light as a daydream, something that we can easily snap out of, to something so deep that we temporarily step out of ordinary reality. In this journey session, we’ll drop our stories, open ourselves up to the great mystery, and allow ourselves to take a ride.
What to Expect: This practice can be done completely still, seated or lying down comfortably. Some may find that allowing rhythmic movement like rocking, jostling, or shaking can help bring you into the SSC. While this will be a floor based practice (not standing), you will be free to move through any positions that feel supportive to you and your process, ie; seated on your bum, seated on your knees, being on all fours, or laying down in any position. As in many of my classes, you have the power to choose your own adventure, and I encourage you to trust the wisdom of your body throughout this experience.
Previous Experience: While no experience is necessary, it can be helpful if you already have an existing journey or meditation practice in place. If you don’t, this may feel a bit foreign at first but with consistency, dropping in will get easier over time. Alternatively, even if this work is completely new to you, it could feel like the most natural thing you’ve ever done! You just never know until you jump in.
If you already have an active meditation or shamanic journey practice in place and you’ve never experienced these practices under the influence of live music, get ready! On a personal level, I believe there are many ways to achieve the SSC state and I ask you to trust your own intuition. I invite you to bring along any tools and techniques that already work for you in your current practice.
Itinerary: The night will start off with some gentle movement, stretching, and breathwork as we get acquainted with one another and feel into the community dynamic. The sound journey itself will last roughly an hour, leaving us with thirty minutes of group integration time to connect and share before releasing the container.
About Your Host: Ida is an American born Trollkvinna who practices the Scandinavian system of magic known as Trolldom. Her medicine is rooted in nature based connection, animism, ancestor veneration, Nordic paganism, and European folk traditions. To learn more about how you can work with Ida, visit www.IdaCavewoman.com.
What to Wear: Comfortable clothing that allows full body range of motion. Layers are good for temperature fluctuations as are socks or slippers.
What to Bring: Yoga mat, blanket, pillow and an eye mask or anything else you need to feel comfortable on the floor. All of these items (except for pillows) are available at the studio if you don’t have them or if you forget them.
When: Saturday 11/23 from 6-8pm
Where: The Way Home Studio
8435 SE Stark St., Portland, OR 97027Cost: $30-$60, sliding scale
Cash, Venmo, or Paypal accepted
https://www.idacavewoman.com/paymentAttendance & Cancellation Agreement:
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This event is limited in capacity and if you RSVP as ‘Going’ and then don’t show up, you prohibit another person from being able to attend. I ask that you honor my time and the other participants by changing your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ within 24 hours if you’re no longer able to attend this event. If you fail to honor this agreement, you will be removed from this Meetup group. - Shamanic StretchThe Way Home Studio, Portland, OR
Shamanic Stretch is a self-care, therapeutic movement class designed to help you connect with your most Natural Self. In this class we’ll explore how to listen to the body and intuitively give into what it's craving through deep stretching, self-massage, breathwork, sound healing, and ecstatic-somatic movement. This class will provide you with a safe container to remember what it means to be wild, free, and fully embodied. The practice itself is guided but very much self-led as far as the quality and intensity of activity. Think of this experience as a "Choose Your Own Adventure Story". Shamanic Stretch is for ANY BODY, ALL genders, ages 18 and up. Movements and stretches can easily be modified for anyone with injuries or physical limitations.
About Your Host: Ida is an American born Trollkvinna who practices the Scandinavian system of magic known as Trolldom. Her medicine is rooted in nature based connection, animism, ancestor veneration, Nordic paganism, and European folk traditions. To learn more about how you can work with Ida, visit www.IdaCavewoman.com.
What to Wear: Comfortable clothing that allows full body range of motion. Layers are good for temperature fluctuations. Barefoot or socked feet.
What to Bring: A yoga mat, blanket, and a water bottle. You're welcome to bring any other items that help you to be comfortable on the floor. There are yoga mats and blankets available at the studio if you don't have your own or you forget. There are also chairs available for those that have trouble being on the floor.
When: Mondays from 6:30pm-8:00pm
(No classes held on the 5th Monday of the Month)Where: The Way Home Studio
8435 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97216Suggested Donation: $15-$25, but no one will be turned away
Cash, Venmo, or Paypal accepted
https://www.idacavewoman.com/paymentAttendance & Cancellation Agreement:
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This event is limited in capacity and if you RSVP as ‘Going’ and then don’t show up, you prohibit another person from being able to attend. I ask that you honor my time and the other participants by changing your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ within 24 hours if you’re no longer able to attend this event. If you fail to honor this agreement, you will be removed from this Meetup group.