The Softening

The Softening is a candlelit restorative experience created for women who are ready to slow down, release the weight they have been carrying, and return gently to the wisdom of the body.

Held inside the sacred sanctuary of Temple Mother Earth, this evening weaves together intentional tea, stillness, Yin Yoga, breath, reflection, and integration. This is not simply a yoga class. It is a sacred pause. A soft landing. A space to exhale.

For the woman who has been holding everything together, showing up for everyone else, managing the responsibilities, carrying the invisible emotional weight, and longing for a place where she can finally soften, this experience was created for you.

The Softening is a restorative evening designed to support deep relaxation, emotional release, nervous system renewal, and reconnection with self.

The evening begins with warm tea in a candlelit sanctuary space. From there, you will be guided into gentle arrival practices, breath, stillness, and a restorative Yin Yoga journey. The practice closes with reflection and integration so you can leave feeling grounded, clear, and deeply held.

This is a space for softness, not performance. You do not need to be flexible. You do not need prior yoga experience. You do not need to know how to “do it right.” You are invited to come as you are.

Arrival & Grounding - You will enter a warm, candlelit sanctuary prepared for stillness, comfort, and reflection. The space is designed to help your body begin releasing the pace of the outside world.

Intentional Tea - We begin with tea as a sacred arrival practice. This moment allows the body to slow down, the breath to deepen, and the mind to settle into presence.

Yin Yoga Journey - The evening then moves into a deeply restorative Yin Yoga experience. Yin Yoga uses slow, supported postures held with patience and breath. This practice supports the body in softening tension, releasing stored stress, and creating space for emotional and energetic renewal.

Release & Reflection - As the body softens, you will be invited into gentle inner reflection. This may include journaling, breath awareness, and quiet observation of what is ready to be released.

Integration - We close with grounding and integration so you can return home feeling steady, nourished, and connected to yourself.

This experience is for women who:

• Feel emotionally, mentally, or physically overwhelmed
• Are craving rest, stillness, and softness
• Want to reconnect with their body in a gentle way
• Desire a sacred space for release and restoration
• Need nervous system support after carrying too much for too long
• Are seeking intentional community with other women
• Want to deepen their relationship with breath, body, and inner listening

• Candlelit sanctuary experience
• Intentional tea ritual
• Guided grounding practice
• Restorative Yin Yoga journey
• Breath and body awareness
• Reflection and journaling prompts
• Integration circle
• Yoga mats and supportive props provided by Temple Mother Earth

• A journal
• A pen
• Comfortable clothing you can rest and move in
• A water bottle
• An open heart and willingness to soften

Please note: Yoga mats and supportive props are provided. You do not need to bring a yoga mat.

Temple Mother Earth
Washington, DC

Exact arrival details and any preparation notes will be shared after registration.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Please allow spaciousness in your evening. The experience may naturally extend toward 10:00 PM for integration and closing.

At Temple Mother Earth, we believe healing is not only about breakthrough. Sometimes healing is the moment you stop bracing. Sometimes it is the breath you finally allow yourself to take. Sometimes it is the quiet permission to soften.

The Softening is an invitation to return to yourself through the body, the breath, the tea, the stillness, and the sacred rhythm of women gathering with intention.

You are welcome here.

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Space is intentionally limited so each woman can feel held, supported, and comfortable.

Reserve your spot for The Softening and gift yourself an evening of rest, release, and nervous system renewal.

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