As we step into February, we cross the threshold from winter’s deep rest into the quiet stirring of spring. Imbolc, the festival of fire and renewal, marks the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It is the promise of light returning, the earth waking beneath our feet. This is Brigid’s time—both saint and goddess, a healer, protector, and keeper of the sacred flame.
The old Irish name Imbolc means "in the belly," a reference to the ewes beginning to lactate, nourishing the lambs soon to be born. It is a time of gestation, a moment to honour what is stirring within us before it fully emerges into the world. Just as the first snowdrops push up through the cold earth, we, too, begin to unfurl from winter’s stillness.
A Time for Renewal
Imbolc invites us to cleanse and prepare—for spring, for new beginnings, and for the seeds we wish to plant in the months ahead. Many of us feel an innate pull to clear space at this time of year, whether it be through decluttering our homes, refreshing our daily rituals, or shaking off stagnant energy with mindful movement. Spring cleaning is not just an external act but an internal one as well.
This is the perfect moment to set fresh intentions. What is awakening within you? What do you wish to nourish in the coming season?
Resting as a Path to Intention
Rest is a powerful tool for clarity. In the stillness, we can hear what truly calls to us. Through practices like gentle yoga, journaling, and Yoga Nidra, we create space to listen—to our bodies, our breath, and our deepest desires. Restorative yoga and breathwork allow us to soften into awareness, while journaling helps bring our thoughts into form. Yoga Nidra, or yogic sleep, guides us into deep relaxation, where our subconscious can align with the intentions we are setting.
By allowing ourselves to rest, we nurture the seeds of our dreams, giving them time to root before they bloom into action.
Rest with Intention: An Invitation
To honour this season of quiet emergence, I invite you to join me for Rest with Intention: Imbolc 2025, an online workshop where we will lean into the wisdom of rest and renewal. Through restorative yoga, gentle movement, breathwork, and Yoga Nidra, we will create space for clarity and intention setting as we step into the new year. We will honour Brigid’s flame within ourselves, allowing deep rest to fuel our next steps forward.
Whether you join live or access the recording later, this practice will hold space for you to reflect, reset, and align with the energy of the season.
I hope you can join me this Sunday Feb 2nd 10am -12pm via zoom
Enjoy the bank holiday if you are here in Ireland too.
May all be well, Brenda x
Simple Ways to Celebrate Imbolc at Home
As we step into the light of early spring, may we do so with clarity, warmth, and a deep trust in the process of renewal. May we, like Brigid, tend to our inner fire, allowing it to guide us forward.
Brigid is a goddess and saint of transformation—of hearth and home, poetry, midwifery, blacksmithing, and healing. Her flame is a symbol of clarity, inspiration, and purification.
Red and gold, the colours of fire, are also deeply tied to Brigid and the Rowan tree, which has long been associated with protection and feminine wisdom. Many of Brigid’s stories speak of her healing hands, her connection to the land, and her role as a bridge between the old ways and the new.
Join Me for Rest with Intention: Imbolc 2025
To honor this potent time, I invite you to my Rest with Intention online workshop. Together, we will embrace the wisdom of rest through restorative yoga, breathwork, and Yoga Nidra, creating space for deep reflection and intention setting. This practice is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, honour the energy of Imbolc, and step into the light of spring feeling clear, rested, and renewed.
Let this season be a time of gentle emergence—of honouring what is stirring within, setting intentions with care, and trusting in the natural unfolding of your path.
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