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ABOUT ÁINEQUIZ: FIND MY ELEMENT

THAW & IGNITE: Elemental Pathways

Six weeks. Five elements. A fire to come home to.

A six-week live online journey through water, earth, fire, air and ether, practicing somatic dance, simple rituals and connection to nature to help you return to your creative fire.

Begins Sunday, January 10th.

Your fire hasn't gone out. It's an ember, glowing quietly beneath everything you've been carrying.

Maybe you've spent years pouring your energy into work, family and the people who need you, while the creative spark that once lit you up has slipped further down the list. Perhaps you find yourself going through the motions, tired in a way that rest alone doesn't seem to fix, and missing the version of you who used to feel inspired.

You may have already tried journaling, meditation or yoga. They've helped you cope, and still something deeper is asking for attention.

If any of this feels familiar, you're not broken, and you're not alone. You're simply ready for a practice that meets you in your body, follows the rhythms of nature, and gives your ember the breath it needs.

Introducing Elemental Pathways

Maybe you've heard of somatic dance, altar practices or working with the elements, but you've never had the chance to feel their impact. Or perhaps you joined my Waking the Ember workshop and felt your spark begin to catch again through embodied movement, sacred practices and connection with nature.

Elemental Pathways is where we go deeper. In this six-week live online program, you'll move through each of the five elements and learn my Sacred Repatterning Practice, so you can tend your ember and reclaim your inner fire.

Each week we gather live to move, breathe, dance and reflect, and you'll take home simple rituals and practices that fit into real life. No dance experience or spiritual background is needed, only a willingness to listen to your body.

The Sacred Repatterning Practice

The Sacred Repatterning Practice is how we thaw what has frozen. Born from my own journey back to my creative fire and years of working with clients, it gently loosens the old movement habits, stagnant routines and inner voices that keep you feeling flat or stuck.

Each practice moves through five simple steps:

  1. Intention: naming what you'd like to tend in yourself

  2. Elemental dance: moving with the qualities of each element

  3. Altar practice: anchoring your intention in the physical world

  4. Quiet introspection: listening to what your body has to say

  5. Activation: carrying the practice into your daily life

Science-informed somatic and functional movement invites your body to release what it has been quietly holding, while just the right amount of ritual reconnects you with the supportive, vibrant unseen world around you. Returned to again and again, these small rituals help new patterns take root, so your fire has room to burn.

Your six-week journey

WEEK 1

Sun, Jan 10

Water

Softening what has become rigid, reconnecting with intuition and flow

WEEK 2

Sun, Jan 17

Earth

Grounding, steadiness and dissolving doubt

WEEK 3

Sun, Jan 24

Fire

Reawakening your spark, courage and joy

WEEK 4

Sun, Jan 31

Air

Breath, space and fresh inspiration, as Imbolc arrives

WEEK 5

Sun, Feb 7

Ether

Spaciousness, spirit and connection with the unseen

WEEK 6

Sun, Feb 14

Integration

Weaving the five elements into a practice you can keep

What's included

  • Six weekly live classes on Zoom, 90 minutes each, on Sundays at [time] PT

  • Recordings of every class, so you can catch up or return to the practice anytime

  • A self-guided online portal with workbooks, audio and video practices to support you between classes

  • Support from me throughout the course, through email or our WhatsApp group

  • A small, caring group of maximum 15 people walking the path together

Elemental Pathways is for you if…

  • You're a creative, sensitive soul who has been giving your energy to everyone but yourself

  • You miss feeling inspired and want your spark back

  • You're drawn to nature, movement and ritual, even if you've never practiced them before

  • You'd love a gentle, steady practice to carry you through the darker months

  • You're ready to commit to six weekly sessions and some simple home practice

It may not be the right fit right now if…

  • You're in the middle of an acute crisis and need the care of a licensed therapist first

  • You're looking for a quick fix or a fixed checklist with every step spelled out

If you're unsure, just send me a note. I'm happy to talk it through with you.

About me, and why I can help

I'm Áine ('awn-ya') Wilder. As an artist and solopreneur, much of my life and work relies on a healthy creative fire. For years, I found myself going through constant ups and downs where the downs seemed to last forever, and was more of a struggle to get out of each time.

Day to day life trying to keep up in this busy modern world was gradually extinguishing my inner fire.

I had a great wellness and fitness routine, but it was mostly just maintaining my current baseline. I was still burning out. It wasn't until I began exploring Animism, Druidry the Celtic medicine wheel, and elemental wisdom that something major shifted. I discovered that my creative lows weren't a flaw. They were an invitation to stop smothering my flame and start feeding it with practices that tapped into my natural rhythms.

Now I guide others through the same journey: back to their bodies, their passion, and the bold, creative, fully alive version of themselves that was always there.

READ MY STORY

What my students are saying

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"Áine's ability to hold space, adapt to what I needed in the moment, and create a container of safety was remarkable. She supported my shift from profound grief to a lighter and more centered place of resilience with the blend of Thai bodywork, mindful movement, music, sound bowls and verbal guidance. I am grateful for the care, presence, and compassion Áine brought to this truly transformative session"

-Jan, 1-1 integrative session client

"Áine is a caring and wonderful somatic practitioner who creates a safe and nurturing space. I feel deeply seen and supported in my sessions with her. She teaches me to listen to my body rather than forcing my body into poses or movements. Her teaching style emphasizes compassion and mindful awareness, helping me to cultivate both physical ease and emotional resilience. Áine adapts sessions to meet individual needs and honors the uniqueness of every body and every journey. I always leave the sessions feeling grounded and more connected. Beyond movement, she weaves in breathwork, massage and singing bowls. Áine is a master teacher and I am lucky to have found her."

-Da, 1-1 integrative session client

"Áine's reliably calm, intuitive and deeply personalized approach to her Integrative Embodiment Sessions teaches, supports and empowers me to want to keep working joyfully on myself for more ease and flow with my body and life as they are."

-Tina, 1-1 integrative session client

Investment and Dates

  • Investment: $497 CAD (payment plan available upon request: email me.)

  • Live Class Dates: six Sundays, January 10th to February 14th, 10:30am-12pm PDT

  • Enrolment closes: Friday, January 8th

  • Spaces: limited to 15, so everyone can be seen and supported

Questions you might have

Not at all. This workshop is designed as a welcoming introduction. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to move and reflect. No prior experience is required.

Yes. My practice isn't religious. Working with the elements is a way of connecting with nature and with your own body, and you're welcome to take what resonates and leave the rest.

If you cancel at least 48 hours before the first class, you will receive a full refund minus a $20 administration fee. If you have to cancel part way through the program, you will receive a partial refund according to how many classes there are remaining. You will lose access to the online content if you don't complete the course.

The live class is 90 minutes, plus optional home practices that can take as little as 10 to 15 minutes a day. You tailor the extra content to meet your capacity.

The movement is gentle and adaptable, and you're always invited to rest or modify. If you have specific health concerns, please check with your healthcare provider before joining, and feel free to reach out to me with questions.

Recordings will be available in the portal so you can catch up anytime.

As the lighter half of the year slowly returns, I'd love for you to join me. Over six weeks, we'll move through water, earth, fire, air and ether together, gently tending your ember until it remembers how to glow.

Six weeks. Five elements. A fire to come home to.

Still wondering if it's right for you? Just send me a note. I read every message.

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Burn brightly once again.

Spaces are limited. Reserve your spot and take the first step back to your passionate, creative, fully alive self.

ignite@ainewilder.ca

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