Michelle Rose Boxley
Sacred Cyclical Living: Yoga, Holistic Therapies, Rites of Passage Ceremonies, Women's Circles & Art
Michelle is a Senior Yoga Teacher, Holistic Therapist, Women’s Circle Facilitator & Facilitator Trainer, Retreat leader, Priestess and Ceremonialist. Michelle has been working as a holistic practitioner and spiritual teacher for over 10 years and is passionate about connecting people to the rhythms of the earth and the cycles of the seasons. Michelle is soon to be based in Kinver where she will be
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING 2025
I am so excited to share with you that I'm going to be offering Yoga Teacher Training at my studio (The Brigid Rooms) in 2025. I will be running this with my teacher and dear friend Anya Hawkes of Core Revolution.
This training works as a hybrid with in-person and online components. There are 5 in-person weekends (4 with me and one with Anya) and then online sessions with Anya, myself and guest teachers. This is a 7 month training, starting in January. We're just sorting out the dates so will post these soon.
Cost is:
£2025 Super Early Bird
£2250 Early Bird
£2450 Full Price
They'll be much more info to follow including the course outline. Please let me know if you're interested as we already have a group forming and I only have 8 spaces at my studio.
Can't wait to share this journey with you!
WOMEN'S CIRCLE FACILITATOR TRAINING - SEPT 2024
Running a women's circle isn't just as simple as getting a group of women together and then inviting them to talk about anything and everything, or asking people to offload - this can actually create unsafe and unheld space that can have the opposite effect on the people attending. One of the reasons that I decided to start offering facilitator training was because I kept hearing about these types of experiences where people came away feeling disempowered, overwhelmed and disappointed. Sacred structure and the art of holding space are really important when offering women's circles as well as understanding what it means to be trauma informed and to facilitate ethically. In my upcoming facilitator training we will be looking in detail at how to hold this type of sacred space and how to craft themes that help your group feel inspired, empowered and connected.
We will gather once a month for 3 months in our gorgeous Goddess Temple - The Brigid Rooms and there will also be online content for you to journey with in-between sessions. We begin in September and the sessions are as follows:
Sat 7th Sept 1:00-6:00pm
Sat 5th Oct 1:00-6:00pm
Sat 9th Nov 1:00-6:00pm
The cost of this course is £350 which includes the in-person sessions, the online content and beautiful printed workbooks.
Payment plans are available whereby people can pay a monthly amount. A deposit of £50 is required to secure your space as this is for a small group of 6-8 women. The monthly payments would then be £100 per month.
If you'd like to ask any questions or book in please email me [email protected] 🙏
I have a few spaces left for my women's circle tomorrow night at if you'd like to join us. 6-8pm, £20. Let me know if you'd like to book in 🤗
One of the things we have been exploring this year with my priestess group is re-enchanting ourselves via the landscape. In ancient times there was an animistic view of the natural world - that all things had a spirit and that all things were our kin. Every river was a deity, everyone would have known the name of that deity, where the river began, where it led to and its associated folklore. The sources of rivers and springs were viewed as the source of life - the great mother herself. I have been exploring the folklore and mythology of the river Severn for the last few years as a way to draw closer to my homelands in Shropshire. I was delighted to discover a well known river Goddess that belongs to this river - the water Goddess Sabrina or Hafren (in Welsh). I am yet to discover her pre-roman name so if you know please share with me. I was yet to visit the source of the river and so yesterday we finally took a trip to Hafren Forest in Wales. We didn't make it to the exact source as its a 5 hour hike to get to it and defintely not suitable for a toddler and an old wolf 😂 But we got as close as we could and I could really feel her here as well as the presence of so many elementals. This is one of the most magical forests I've ever been to and though its not an ancient one it defintely feels like you've stepped through the mists into the otherworld - one of Nemetona's groves. As I know so many of us are feeling right now - I have been feeling so overwhelmed with the news and appalled at the violence and hatred spreading through the country. I have been seeking sanctuary (as I often do) in 's self care prompts. The theme for August is the cauldron month - a time to re-fill, restore and re-source ourselves. I couldn't think of a better way to re-source myself than going to source. For anyone who is localish- this is defintely worth a visit! 🌿
Yesterday some of our Priestess group gathered in the rainbow bell tent to honour Lughasadh together and also hang out and enjoy some much needed quiet time together. I am beyond grateful to have this incredible group of women in my life. Not just those of us that gathered in person yesterday but this entire group who are doing the Avalon Spiral with me this year. They are just the most wonderful, authentic, big hearted women and it is an honour to be on this path with them. We had such a deep and honest chat yesterday about many things and then sat and journaled, shared books and worked on our pocket altars. A much needed retreat when the world feels so heavy right now. As part of our ceremony we made prayers for peace and harmony and an end to conflict, hate and intolerance. The prayer candle was then taken to the Goddess Temple today and has been burning all day.
Happy New Moon in Leo beautiful souls. After a very long break I have started sharing lunar and seasonal blogs posts again over on my Sisters of the Moon patreon page and there's a post over there all about today's new moon. This is a free offering and I'll be re-starting my podcast again soon which will also feature on patreon. There is a $2 membership for anyone who wants to support my free work which will also include the occasional meditation, yoga class and workbook. Link in comments below to head over and check it out 🤗🦁
I have a few spaces left for my women's circle next Sunday (11th August) if you'd like to join us in the Goddess Temple to welcome in the new moon in Leo and first harvest. 6-8pm, £20. Let me know if you'd like to book a space x
Such a beautiful evening last night. Thanks to everyone who joined me for my soundbath in the Goddess Temple 🌾🕯🔥
This is a sweet little deal, I always feel like our hands need lots of tlc towards the end of summer after all the gardening. Link in comments to read about this promotion. Let me know if you want me to place an order for you and bring to a class/workshop, or you can order direct from my website 🤗
A little bit more work on my painting of St Milburga
So excited to be offering my first round of in-person facilitator training. Full details below 🤗
I am running a short term of Monday night yoga classes over at my new space in Claverley for August. The monday night classes will them be back in Kinver for September.
If you'd like to join us I've got plenty of space in the 6:15pm class and a couple of spaces in the 7:30pm.
Its £24 for this 3 class term. Drop-in is available if the classes aren't fully booked.
Get in touch if you'd like to join us or if you're interested in joining us in Kinver in September 🤗
3 spaces left for my next 'Song of the Goddess' Soundbath 🤗
2 spaces left for my day retreat this Sunday 🐺🔥🕯
I'm starting a Wednesday morning Yin Yoga class over at my new wellbeing space in Claverley. Let me know if you'd like to join us. We start in September 🤗
We're so excited to announce that we are going to be starting a Yin Yoga morning class from September onwards. Join Chelle on Wednesdays for a beautiful and gentle start to your day with an hour of yin yoga and myofascial release. Classes run 10-11am and are bookable in term blocks. Drop-ins are only an option if the class has spaces left. We start in Autumn on Wednesday 4th September for an 8 week term running into 23rd October. The term is £60. Drop-in is £8 if there's spaces. All props are provided. To book in please email chelle at [email protected] 🙏
A beautiful visit to St Milburga's well in Stoke St Milborough today. We left some flower offerings and collected some sacred water for our water altar at the Brigid Rooms Goddess Temple. Have got so many well visits planned for the summer 👏
Join me on Saturday 20th July for my next Restorative Yoga workshop. In this 2 hour workshop we will explore deeply restful poses to calm the nervous system and soothe the mind. We'll explore myofascial release, breath work, meditation and affirmations to help you find centre and come home to yourself. I will also weave in my love of nature and seasonal living into this practice.
Summer is so busy and it can be hard to find time for ourselves. I'm hoping this 2 hour workshop will give you chance to take that time for yourself.
Join us July 20th, 4:00-6:00pm in the Brigid Rooms, Upper Aston Farm, Claverley. Investment: £30.00. To book please email [email protected] 🌿
My next soundbath is taking place on August 2nd. Only a few spaces left 🙏
There's a summer sale currently taking place over at Neal's Yard Remedies. One of the things included within the sale are the nightcreams. I've treated myself to this beautiful Rose & Almond night cream. I swap my skincare products in the summer and use an SPF moisturiser in the day but still have dry skin and therefore need something nourishing for the night. Have popped the link below if you'd like to look at the other options and just let me know if you want me to order you anything and bring to upcoming classes/workshops. Or you can order direct from my website via the link below 🤗
COLLAGE THE GODDESS - AN ONLINE ART WORKSHOP
SUNDAY 30th JUNE 6pm (BST)
You are invited to this fun and relaxed online art workshop where we will be using collage and mixed media to create our very own images of Goddess. Collage is such a wonderful way of connecting to our inner artist and overcoming some of the restrictions and limitations we can place upon ourselves when creating pieces of art. The process of finding and arranging beautiful images, textures, colours and patterns is extremely meditative and then we get to invoke our inner child by playing with layers of paints, pens and washi tape.
Enjoy two hours of creative exploration in a relaxed and supportive group and come away with your very own piece of Goddess art.
I will guide you through the stages of the process with lots of invitations to find your own way and follow your inner creatrix. We will begin the workshop with a meditation to connect us to our intuition and to Goddess and then see what flows from there.
The live workshop will be interactive and we will have the opportunity at the end for discussion and sharing. The workshop will also be recorded so you can catch up if you can't attend live and of course, watch it again and again and create more artworks. For more info and to register please head to the link in the comments 🤗
Yesterday our Priestess group took a field trip to St Kenelm's well/sacred spring in Romsley for our Summer Solstice ceremony. It was soooo special! Prayers were tied to the trees, sacred smoke, song and healing waters were offered to the land and guardians of this ancient site. We removed all the plastic that had been left here and offered beautiful flowers from our gardens. My heart was full of joy at being able to be in such sacred landscape with such wonderful women 🥰
My next round of Priestess training will be starting in January 2025, let me know if you'd like to register your interest 🙏
Thank you to everyone who joined me for my first soundbath in the Goddess Temple. Such a beautiful evening, can't wait for the next one 🤗🕯🔥
THE SACRED PAUSE | HAPPY SUMMER SOLSTICE
Merry Midsummer everyone! The Summer Solstice is taking place this evening at 9:50pm and so today marks the longest day of the year in the Northern hemisphere. The sun is also moving into Cancer and we are heading into a powerful full moon so lots of yang energy. Something we've been talking about in my groups in the lead up to the solstice is the importance of slowing down and taking stock at this time. I feel like we do this quite well at the winter solstice as the season lends itself to this stillness but it seems to get rushed past in the summer. The word solstice translates to still point or sun stands still and therefore invites us to take a sacred pause. The summer solstice is the pause before the great exhale where we shift to the waning part of the sun's journey. There are so many different interpretations of this time of year depending on what calendar you follow, in terms of the Celtic spiral of the year, this is Midsummer as the sun has reached its peak, the start of summer being Bealtaine. The next point on the spiral is first harvest on August 1st.
This sacred pause begins today and is then held for a few days, creating the solstice portal, a time where the veil between worlds is thin and we can receive messages from our guides and ancestors more easily. This is a powerful time to reflect on all that has taken place since the 2023 winter solstice and check in with yourself that you're staying true to your goals and wishes. A question we might ask ourselves is "Am I in alignment with myself?". Its also a time to celebrate and enjoy all the you've achieved so far this year just like we enjoy the flowers in the garden.
Enjoy the pause dear ones! And Solstice blessings to you all 🤗🌞
I've got a couple of spaces left for this Friday's 'Song of the Goddess' soundbath. We'll be working with the energies of the Summer Solstice and full moon in Capricorn 🥰🌞 Full details below, let me know if you'd like to book in 🙏
Join me in the Goddess Temple for this special 'Song of the Goddess' crystal bowl soundbath on Friday 21st June in honour of the Summer Solstice.
The veil is thin during the Midsummer portal and so it's a wonderful time to connect more deeply to Goddess. You will be guided through a meditation journey to meet and connect with Goddess and then receive guidance and healing with the blissful crystal bowls. There will be time at the end for reflection, journaling and the opportunity to share our experience in circle if we feel so called.
To book in please email [email protected] 🙏🌹🕯🌸
The Brigid Rooms Goddess Temple
Upper Aston Farm, Upper Aston, Claverley
We had such a beautiful circle in the Goddess Temple last night. It was so wonderful to see everyone enjoying the space and the garden 🥰 We gathered fresh lemon balm, honeysuckle and roses from the temple garden to use in our circle and for people to take home 🥰🥰🌸🌸🌿🌿
A huge thank you to the women who gathered last night in the temple for our Gemini new moon circle. We had such a beautiful evening including the swap shop beforehand. What a joy to see people exchanging beautiful books, clothes and oracle decks 🥰
Also a huge thank you for all the beautiful gifts for the temple space, we had a beautiful Joan of Arc candle brought back from France, a stunning mermaid print from Glastonbury for the water altar as well as some red spring water to be added to our sacred waters. To see how much people are already tending the temple as a community means so much 🥰 The altars have been re-dressed for the summer solstice next week and Goddess is wearing her rainbow scarf in honour of pride month 🌈
In our circle we talked about ways to honour the qualities of Gemini and also connecting with the energies of Midsummer. We made spell candles infused with the summer energy and decorated with mantras and herbs to be opened up and used at the winter solstice. This is a sweet little ritual from the book A Year in the Wild by Alice Tarbuck which we very much recommend.
Our next circle is on Sunday 14th July, let us know if you would like to book in 🌻🙏
My next day retreat is coming up on the 21st July and I'm so excited to share the new space with you! We will be making use of all the beautiful rooms at the Brigid Rooms. Drumming and singing in the roundhouse, weaving in the peace garden if the weather permits, ceremony and sharing circles in the Goddess temple 🤗
WILD WOMAN DAY RETREAT | SUNDAY 21st JULY | 10AM-4PM
THE BRIGID ROOMS, UPPER ASTON FARM, CLAVERLEY
During the course of the day we will be connecting with the Wild Woman archetype via storytelling, song, drumming, ceremony and weaving. The day will also include plenty of time and space for journaling as well as sharing our experiences and insights in sacred circle.
Cost of the day is £75.00. This day retreat is for a small group of women so spaces are limited. To book in please email me [email protected]
Refreshments will be provided. Lunch is bring and share, please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
LUMINOUS REST | RESTORATIVE YOGA WORKSHOP
SAT 20TH JULY | 4:00-6:00PM | £30
Join me for my next Restorative Yoga workshop 🤗 In this 2 hour workshop we will explore deeply restful poses to calm the nervous system and soothe the mind. We'll explore myofascial release, breath work, meditation and affirmations to help you find centre and come home to yourself. I will also weave in my love of nature and seasonal living into this practice.
Join us July 20th, 4:00-6:00pm in the Brigid Rooms, Upper Aston Farm, Claverley.
Investment: £30.00. To book please email [email protected] 🌿
So excited to be offering this training in-person. I've been running this training online since 2020 and have trained over 40 circle leaders, many of whom are in my local area offering the most beautiful circles. Full details below 🙏
WOMEN'S CIRCLE FACILITATOR TRAINING
3 MONTH IN-PERSON
STARTS SEPT 2024
We are so excited to be offering our first round of in-person women's circle facilitator training with Michelle Boxley. Chelle has been offering this training online since the pandemic and has trained over 40 women to become circle leaders. This training is for anyone who is feeling the call to gather the women and create safe and sacred space to be held, heard and lifted up. This course is also for you if you want to go deeper with divine feminine work and sacred cyclical living. 🌸
We will gather once a month for 3 months in our gorgeous Goddess Temple and there will also be online content for you to journey with in-between sessions. We begin in September and the sessions are as follows:
Sat 7th Sept 1:00-6:00pm
Sat 4th Oct 1:00-6:00pm
Sat 9th Nov 1:00-6:00pm
The cost of this course is £350 which includes the in-person sessions, the online content and beautiful printed workbooks. Payment plans are available whereby people can pay a monthly amount. A deposit of £50 is required to secure your space as this is for a small group of 6-8 women. The monthly payments would then be £100 per month.
We are just building our web page for this with full course outline but if you'd to register your interest or book please email [email protected] 🙏
Still a few spaces left for my yoga in Kinver classes if you'd like to join us. Let me know 🤗
GENTLE YOGA CLASSES IN KINVER
I have spaces in both my Monday night yoga classes at the Edward Marsh Centre if you fancy joining us next term? I run a 6:15pm and a 7:30pm class.
These gentle yoga classes combine slow and mindful movements, restorative and yin yoga poses, breath work and meditation.
Classes take place in the meeting rooms at the Edward Marsh Centre.
Summer Term runs 3rd June - 15th July and is £48. Please note there's no class June 17th as I'm on holiday.
Please message me on here or email me at [email protected] for more info or to book in 🙏
Michelle Rose Boxley
Michelle is a Yoga Teacher, Teacher Trainer, Holistic Therapist, Women’s Circle Facilitator, Moon Mother®, Retreat leader and Celtic Priestess. Michelle has been working as a holistic practitioner for over 10 years and is passionate about connecting people to the rhythms and cycles of the seasons and the moon. She combines her background in Tibetan Buddhism with her Celtic roots to create classes, workshops and events that help people connect to the magic that’s within them and around them. She is the owner of The Soul Shala, a Yoga and Wellbeing studio in Stourbridge and the Founder of Sisters of the Moon Online Temple. For more information visit www.michelleroseboxley.co.uk