I step through the door, anticipation so sweet,
Cloud blanket in hand, my heart skips a beat.
A sacred sleepover of spirit and breath,
A journey through life, through birth and through death.

Sage swirls gently, incense in the air,
Tribal drums call me; I’m already there.
The candlelight dances, Quan Yin softly glows,
My weary heart quiets, my spirit flows.

Wrapped in a blanket, I settle, I sink,
Warm cacao in my hands, the nectar I drink.
Honey and cinnamon, a tender embrace,
Each sip melts the tension, leaves no trace.

Kim holds the space with a gentle touch,
Her empathy steady, her presence so much.
She shares her own truth, her fears laid bare,
A reminder of strength in the love we share.

Breath by breath, sip by sip,
Perfection and doubt let go, they slip.
Fear dissolves; joy finds its way,
Peace and presence claim the day.

Flowers and grains in a bundle of care,
An offering tied with devotion laid bare.
Mother Earth receives; Father Fire consumes,
The moon watches softly, her light resumes.

Round the labyrinth, my feet tread slow,
Heel and toe, where lifetimes flow.
A spiral of wisdom, an endless song,
Each step whispers, “You’ve been here all along.”

Three women stand where the tall trees rise,
The breeze carries stories, lifetimes disguise.
The crackle of fire, the soft rushing streams,
A dance of energy through waking dreams.

Heart beats strong, my shoulders align,
Breath fills my being, divine and refined.
Logs hiss and spark, the crickets sing,
The world hums alive, an eternal ring.

Kundalini stirs, a wave from the deep,
Chakras spin fast, their secrets they keep.
Electric currents, fierce feminine grace,
Awakening power in this sacred space.

Blood and breath, nerves alight,
Lungs and heart in perfect flight.
Alive, awake, my soul’s release,
I am here. I am whole. I am at peace.

For Kim Valdes of The Heart Way,
In deep gratitude for the Holotropic Breathwork retreat.