Newborn First Breaths

with Sister MorningStar

Newborn First Breaths is the foundation of the motherbaby physiological relationship.  Learn about the five maternal behaviors that happen during the first moments of a newborn's life before they take their first breath of air in the world and how it creates the mutually intelligent relationship of the mother-baby dyad in their first moments from womb to room.

Birth as an Altered State of Consciousness

with Whapio

Almost everyone I have ever spoken with agrees that birth does not happen in ordinary consciousness.
We go somewhere else...to a deeper state of reality where we can access information vital to our birthing process.   What do we call these altered states? Is there a language of mystical intelligence that we can use to communicate about the enormity of the places we go? Yes! Let's look at our brain wave patterns and the amazing places they can take us.

Starting and Maintaining a Healthy Women's Circle

with Emilee Saldaya

Join Emilee Saldaya as she shares one of the easiest ways to call in women from your area and begin to weave the threads of community where you live. She'll teach you exactly how to begin a women's circle, the do's and don'ts, with tips on in-person networking, safety, vetting, and topics. 

Waters of the Womb Ceremony and Sacred Sound Journey

with Nancy Lucina

Journey with Nancy Lucina as she guides you to meet your internal waters of wisdom and love through teachings, guided meditation and an exquisite sound journey.

The enchanting sounds of the crystal singing bowls, xylophones, shamanic drums, rain sticks, tuning forks and her angelic voice will take you deep into your internal landscape to commune with the waters of your womb.

Modern Woman, Ancient Biology

with Dr. Melissa Sell

Do you know why cells become "abnormal" in the cervix? Do you know why a divorce would cause psoriasis?

In this workshop, Dr. Melissa Sell explains biological adaptation programs that every wise woman needs to know. She teaches about the cervix, herpes, skin conditions, "autoimmune disease", and more from the Germanic Healing Knowledge/German New Medicine perspective.

By diving deeper into the 5 Biological Laws you will learn the ancient language of your body and why you never have to fear symptoms again.

Tending Your Sovereign Cervix: Intuitive Care for the Root of the Female Nervous System

with Qiddist Ashe

Your cervix is a portal of transformation, a memory keeper, and the root of your nervous system. When we step outside of the medical paradigm, what are some ways we can support this sacred part of our bodies, in ways that feel nourishing and in alignment with our sovereignty? In this class, Qiddist will share hands-on techniques, cervical anatomy, and embodied practices to support your relationship with your pelvic bowl, and to grow your capacity to hear the wisdom of your cervix.

The Philosophy of Matriarchy and the Matriarchal Revolution

with Dr. Jessica Spring Weappa

Dr Jessica Spring Weappa brings us together to remember the practices and philosophy of matriarchal cultures. In this workshop, Jessica shares her immense knowledge base to bridge for us how to implement matriarchal histories into our lives today and the lives of our future lineage.

Pelvic Comfort and Satisfaction: Resolving Pelvic Pain

with Adelaide Meadow

Learn structural root causes of pelvic pain; and what to do about it! When we understand what kind of pain we are in, we can take effective steps to address it. In this workshop we will explore the basics of female pelvic anatomy as well four causes of structural pain. We all have the power and capacity to heal common pelvic health concerns, including pelvic pain, and this seminar will add to your women's health tool box. In addition to the seminar you will also receive a pdf with step by step pain resolution techniques for all types of discomfort.

Closing of the Bones

with Brienne La Flair

The Motherhood Rite of Passage is powerful transformation in a woman’s life yet it is often overlooked.

Join Brienne La Flair in this instructional step by step guide of how to honor the Motherhood Rite of Passage with a Closing of the Bones ceremony. In this workshop you’ll learn all the details and steps of how to do the Closing of the Bones, its origins, setting up a sacred space, and how this ceremony facilitates deep healing for Mothers and brings reverence and honor to their Rite of Passage. You’ll leave this workshop feeling confident in being able to provide this powerful ceremony for Mothers in your community.

Embracing Your Power and Potential in Maidenhood

with Emily Bruce

Join Emily Bruce for a deep dive into how to make the most of your maidenhood years: how to live fully into your present power, (rather than just waiting to become a mother), how to live your life in accordance with your priorities and your talents, and how embracing maidenhood is essential in service to mothers and the matriarchy.

Menstrual Rites, Rhythms, and Rituals

with Kristin Hauser

Here we will explore the hormonal rhythms of the menstrual cycle, rituals for different phases of the cycle and menstruation as a rite of passage. You will have an opportunity to learn about each phase of the cycle hormonally and energetically while reclaiming the embodied experience of tending to your womb. This is a space to heal, honor and celebrate this aspect of your womanhood.

Working with Grief and Grief Rituals

with Leticia Leyva and Amy Gibson

Together, we will explore a deep understanding of grief and how to navigate supporting the different stages within ourselves and others. With this work you are offered an opportunity to reflect on your own personal narratives around the topic while integrating new possibilities and ways to create growth and space to accept and learn to appreciate the different experiences of grief.

Somatic Dance Journey to Meet the Matriarch Within

with Hannah Grace Taylor

Join Hannah Grace, somatic therapist and dancer, in a 75-minute somatic dance journey to meet the matriarch within. Through intentional exploration of the body and storytelling through movement, you will expand your capacity to feel emotion, accept yourself as you are, and embody your power and beauty. In this class, you will experience a nervous system regulation in real time and leave this class with a more grounded sense of self. Come on in, you are invited into the studio to dance in new ways, learn dance skills, and ultimately to feel more at home in your body.

Sacred Song Circle

with Willow Singleton, Serendipiti Day, Leticia Leyva and Brienne La Flair

Every morning at Matriarch Rising, sisters joined in song together and it was heard throughout the forest. Songs that lift the spirit with joy, songs that cradle us in times of sorrow, songs for blood and birth and beyond. Serendipiti, Brienne, Leticia, and Willow invite you to raise your voice with us each day of this virtual festival and learn songs to carry with you through all of the events, ceremonies, and initiations of life.

RadFem Tea Time

with Isabella Malbin, Amy Robertson-Griffin, and Serendipiti Day

Join Isabella, Serendipiti and Amy for RadFem Tea Time. You’ll walk away with language to define a radical feminist analysis on porn, partnership, trusting women's innate authority, transgender ideology, and so much more! Whether you are new to a radical feminist analysis or are a long time Andrea Dworkin lover, you won’t want to miss the nuanced language, modern theory and practical wisdom from the Free Birth Society RadFem team.

Blockprinting for the Birth Altar

with Sister Nettle

In this class, we will be learning the basics of blockprinting on textiles, walking through creating and printing an altar cloth for a conception, pregnancy, or birth altar. You will walk away knowing how to begin carving and printing on fabric, along with a printable pdf of sister nettle designs to use to create your own unique textile.

Broomcraft and Connection

with Emily Bell

More than a handcrafts class, Emily creates a ritual space for participants to settle in and create with intention. Pull up a chair and join her for a short guided meditation, intention setting, and demonstration on crafting a traditional Appalachian style whisk broom, with a ceremonial spin.

The Magical Language of Sigil Design

with Paloma Yglesias

Join my workshop and learn how to create sigils for positive intentions and affirmations. In this beautiful offering, I will walk with you through the process of creating your beautiful symbols into the language that only the spirit understands. Imagine a wall of affirmation sigil cards during your birth or sharing this knowledge in a women's circle. Come channel your inner artist and learn how to make your own sacred symbols. 

Making Your Own Herb Infused Oils and Fats

with Arielle de Martinez and Meg Edwards

Learning how to infuse oils and fats like tallow with herbs can be one of the most therapeutic and comforting forms of topical herbal medicine! In this workshop, we will share with you four different ways to infuse oils and fats like tallow, shea, and cocoa butter with herbs in the most potent and shelf stable ways possible.

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to start DIYing their herbal medicine or skin care, whether for your own home or your business. Includes PDF's and recipe cards.

The Storyteller Combo // Photography

with Karina Jensen

Cosmologies of Birth

with Virginia Rosenberg

Join intuitive astrologer Virginia Rosenberg in an introduction to what astrology is: portal-gazing into cosmic maps of birth. She shares the wise women ways of being with astrology and links astrology and freebirth as affirmations of life and True Nature. 

Astrology is a divinatory practice that can be traced back at least 4,000 years. Though most modern astrology has been translated through men in political power, everyday women weave this magic through their being. The link between astrology and birth is so simple, and utterly profound.

Making Your Own Flower Essences

with Veladya Chapman

Flower essences are an easy way to get started building a relationship with plant medicines on a deeper level.  Learn how to harness the power of plant medicine in your own home with just a few simple ingredients with any flower you come across.

Food as a Spiritual Practice and a Bridge to the Women of Your Community & Feeding a Movement ebook

with Chef Mallika Mandhyan

A collection of easy, nutrient dense recipes to serve at women's festivals, gatherings, and to share with the rising matriarchs of your community.

Bonuses

Infamous DJ DUO Moonlit Yoni’s recorded set from the best night of the festival + 3 additional MUST HAVE playlists 

First dibs on all the Matriarch Rising Festival ‘23 add-ons! Purchase an All-Access Pass and you'll receive an exclusive, Priority Access email for MRF '23 before we go public for event tickets and ALL add-ons, INCLUDING KIDS TICKETS!

And a *few* more surprises!