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New Moon No. 52, Fall View this email in your browser “We are showered every day with gifts, but they are not meant for us to keep. Their life is in their movement, the inhale and exhale of our shared breath." Robin Wall Kimmerer Hi there! Thank you for choosing to open this email - I know we've all been bombarded with Black Friday/Cyber Monday/holiday sale emails. I'm grateful you felt like my Lumen Letter was worth opening after quite possibly being burnt out from peering into your inbox to see yet another email prompting you to buy something.  As a creative type, I personally struggle with the business mindset of marketing and self-promotion. I always seek to speak about my offerings from a place of grounded authenticity rather than gimmicky marketing pitches. I've crafted a gift guide below to share a few ways you can support my small business this gift-giving season, as well as some of my personal favorite gifts to give others.   luminous gift guide the gift of personalized wellness   Virtual Luminosity or Integrative Healing gift card for: someone seeking individualized holistic movement & lifestyle guidance   Virtual Luminosity sessions are a one-on-one virtual experience that allow me to guide you through highly individualized holistic movement and wellness practices, wherever you may be. I create a private Zoom meeting room for each of my clients, where we connect via screens to work face to face, spirit to spirit. Integrative Healing sessions are a one-on-one experience mindfully structured to allow each individual's luminous architecture to be realized and embodied. Highly customized healing movement and holistic lifestyle guidance awaits you during this 1 hour in-home session. Inspired to share a specialized, integrative experience with each of my clients, I enjoy creatively designing my private sessions by drawing from a wide array of modalities that I have studied, practiced, and embodied in my own life. I work with the following modalities to support your well-being:   Lifestyle design Restorative movement Functional fitness Myofascial release techniques Injury rehabilitation Somatic practices Nature connection Breath work Guided meditation Stress management tools Aromatherapy Nutrition + supplement guidance Wherever you are in your movement/health/wellness journey, let's walk along the path towards a brighter sense of well being, together.   healing | movement | lifestyle I'm offering Virtual Luminosity gift cards at a sliding scale rate - choose the price point that works best for your financial situation.    align from anywhere If you're gifting for someone local to the PNW (I see clients in the Columbia River Gorge and Portland Metro area) then consider an Integrative Healing gift card to give the truly unique in-home treat of personalized holistic movement and wellness.   in-home holistic wellness the gift of holistic movement   Virtual Studio Monthly Membership Gift Card for: those seeking movement guided by nature's rhythms   Pairing simplicity with adaptability and structure, my Virtual Studio offers an accessible way to move with me that complements your personal schedule, preferences, and budget. My Luminous Flow classes are guided by nature’s rhythms. Each month, we focus on a seasonally aligned energetic theme. The Monthly Membership gives you access to four 30 minute recorded classes for the entire month, and unlocks special rates to work one-on-one with me through my Virtual Luminosity sessions. See what we'll be exploring in December below. DECEMBER // dark Embrace the blanket of darkness that wraps itself around this transitory month, delivering us from Fall to Winter.   In the Northern Hemisphere, we encounter the shortest days and longest nights as we approach the Winter Solstice. When attuned to the cycles of nature, this place among the Wheel of the Year coaxes us to slow down, settle inward, and metaphorically embody death as we prepare for the rebirth of the world with the return of the light. The symbolism of darkness, in all its myriad forms, is not something to shy away from or be frightened by, but rather to consciously engage with and even feel a sense of comfort from - here lies the rich terrain our movement practice will traverse in December.   It’s time to dance with the darkness. gift a monthly membership the gift of seasonal connection + self-care   Luminous Elixirs for: sensual lovers of wellness & beauty products   Luminous Elixirs are small batch, handmade seasonal and custom botanical blends that assist you with aligning to the cycles of the seasons. Essence's make great stocking stuffers, and the discounted Essence bundle provides a special way to stay attuned to the seasonal energies throughout the entire cycle of the year. Give the gift of seasonal connection and self-care that keeps giving all year long. All Luminous Elixirs products are 20% off through Nov. 30th Free shipping on orders $35+ always   enter the apothecary the gift of self-massage   Yoga Tune Up Balls for: every single body   Another great stocking stuffer, Roll Model® Therapy Balls can be easily integrated into anyone's lifestyle. I highly recommend these products! I personally use my Yoga Tune Up balls regularly for myofascial release work, always travel with them, and enjoy guiding others through the beneficial uses of this deeply somatic release work in private sessions and open classes. shop therapy balls the gift of thoughtfulness   DIY gift ideas for: those who appreciate gifts from the heart   Whether you're on a budget, feeling crafty, or just want to create something from your hands and heart to gift others, these are some of my favorite DIY gifts to make and give for the holiday season.   Wildcrafted herbal teas Smudge bundles from foraged plants Sourdough gingerbread cookies Bath salt blends Homemade chocolate Herbal salves Medicinal plant tinctures If you don't have a practice in foraging wild plants, this may be an opportunity to learn something new...or, you can buy herbs and spices in bulk from a trusted source, like Mountain Rose Herbs. Hopefully, this sparks some fun DIY gift ideas of your own. May you find the gift in that which cannot be bought, but only experienced in wonder this holiday season. Stay luminous! SUBSCRIBE Email Website Instagram This is Lumen Letters, a writing platform where I share my thoughts on holistically human living. Hopefully, you find the general information in this letter informative and helpful, but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such. Copyright © 2022 Luminous Architecture, All rights reserved.