What we’re about
Rekindle: to start or stir up something.
Re means "again," and kindle means "start a fire," likely from the Old Norse word kynda, "to light a fire."
Rekindle the Roots is for those wanting to remember their deep connection to Nature. It’s about restoring the wisdom that our diverse ancestors carried, then shifting that wisdom into something useful and practical for today’s modern world. It’s a reclamation of magic, medicine, rituals, healing practices, and folk traditions that have been safely stored within our bone memory. This group is intended to support modern homo sapiens along their journey of embodying their most rooted, authentic, Natural Self while fostering healthy community, friendships, knowledge sharing, and reciprocity.
Meetups will include classes, workshops, rituals, and healing circles taught from a shamanic perspective. There will also be community gatherings and social events to establish trust, camaraderie, and for the simple sake of having some fun together.
About your Organizer: Ida Cavewoman is a Nordic Folk Magic & Shamanic Practitioner, Breathwork Facilitator, and Massage Therapist of over 20 years. Her super powers include turning anything into a ritual and holding a safe and compassionate container for others. If you’d like to learn more about her work, you can visit www.IdaCavewoman.com.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Shamanic StretchThe Way Home Studio, Portland, OR
Shamanic Stretch is a self-care, therapeutic movement class designed to help you connect with your most Natural Self. In this class we’ll explore how to listen to the body and intuitively give into what it's craving through deep stretching, self-massage, breathwork, sound healing, and ecstatic-somatic movement. This class will provide you with a safe container to remember what it means to be wild, free, and fully embodied. The practice itself is guided but very much self-led as far as the quality and intensity of activity. Think of this experience as a "Choose Your Own Adventure Story". Shamanic Stretch is for ANY BODY, ALL genders, ages 18 and up. Movements and stretches can easily be modified for anyone with injuries or physical limitations.
About Your Host: Ida Cavewoman, is a Nordic Folk Magic & Shamanic Practitioner, Breathwork Facilitator, and a Massage Therapist of over 20 years. To learn more about Ida’s work, visit www.IdaCavewoman.com.
What to Wear: Comfortable clothing that allows full body range of motion. Layers are good for temperature fluctuations. Barefoot or socked feet.
What to Bring: A yoga mat, blanket, and a water bottle. You're welcome to bring any other items that help you to be comfortable on the floor. There will be chairs available to use.
When: Mondays from 6:30pm-8:00pm
(No classes held on the 5th Monday of the Month)Where: The Way Home Studio
8435 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97216Suggested Donation: $15-$25, but no one will be turned away
Cash, Venmo, or Paypal accepted
https://www.idacavewoman.com/paymentAttendance & Cancellation Agreement:
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This event is limited in capacity and if you RSVP as ‘Going’ and then don’t show up, you prohibit another person from being able to attend. I ask that you honor my time and the other participants by changing your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ within 24 hours if you’re no longer able to attend this event. If you fail to honor this agreement, you will be removed from this Meetup group. - Wyrd Witch 101 (Portland)The Way Home Studio, Portland, OR
Wyrd Witch 101 is an ongoing Women's Learning Circle for individuals wanting to initiate or deepen their relationship to Witchcraft. Every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, you'll have the opportunity to explore, share, ask questions, experiment, play, and practice in an intimate setting with magical sisters. The 1st Friday will be held in SE Portland, while the 3rd Friday will be held in Gladstone. The intention is to create a container where all participants can express their unique gifts and delve into creating meaningful, lasting, and authentic personal practices, so that their magic may flourish and weave naturally into everyday life.
Each gathering will start off with an "emptying of baskets" where we personally express what we've been feeling lately and what our current emotional, spiritual, and mental landscape looks like. Within this sharing we witness our sisters and learn how to be of support, comfort, encouragement, and accountability to our fellow Witches . We'll then collectively pick a magical topic or two to discuss followed by some guided instruction and exploration of said topic.
We'll deep dive into practices such as: creating rituals, spellcrafting, enchanting, grounding, clearing, protection, manifesting & visioning, altar tending, divination & scrying, working with the elements, connecting with our guides and ancestors, celebrating the turning of the wheel & seasonal practices, how to work with deities, embodiment, deepening our connections with plant, animal, and nature spirits...and much, much MORE.
About Your Host: Ida is an American born, Nordic Folk Magic & Shamanic Practitioner who practices the Scandinavian magical lineage known as Trolldom. She is a well-seasoned Witch whose magic is rooted in nature based connection, animism, ancestor veneration, Nordic paganism, and Scandinavian folk traditions. Her ancestors hail from Sweden, Norway, Scotland, Belgium, Germany, and Poland.
Even though Ida leans heavily towards her Norse side, she has a knack for connecting others to their very own unique and diverse lineages and traditional practices. She believes that there's much to be learned within our bone memory and the powerful folk medicine that our great grandmothers used and trusted. One of her many passions is to spark other women to rekindle their roots while fully embracing their authentically Wyrd Witch. To learn more about Ida’s work, visit www.IdaCavewoman.com.
What to Bring: A snack to share, a journal, and backjack or floor cushion.
When: 1st & 3rd Fridays from 7-9pm
Where: The Way Home Studio
8435 SE Stark St., Portland, OR 97216Suggested donation: $10-$20 (but no one will be turned away if unable to pay)
Venmo or Paypal accepted at https://www.idacavewoman.com/payment
Cash graciously acceptedAttendance, Cancellation, & Punctuality Agreement:
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I intentionally keep these gatherings intimate for the sake of the work we do together. You MUST cancel your "attending RSVP" no later than 48 hours in advance. This is a popular event and if you cancel last minute, you block another woman's opportunity to attend. I also ask that you respect everyone's time and be punctual. We'll start right at 7pm and the door will be locked by 7:15pm. Please be mindful and honor these agreements. - Shamanic StretchThe Way Home Studio, Portland, OR
Shamanic Stretch is a self-care, therapeutic movement class designed to help you connect with your most Natural Self. In this class we’ll explore how to listen to the body and intuitively give into what it's craving through deep stretching, self-massage, breathwork, sound healing, and ecstatic-somatic movement. This class will provide you with a safe container to remember what it means to be wild, free, and fully embodied. The practice itself is guided but very much self-led as far as the quality and intensity of activity. Think of this experience as a "Choose Your Own Adventure Story". Shamanic Stretch is for ANY BODY, ALL genders, ages 18 and up. Movements and stretches can easily be modified for anyone with injuries or physical limitations.
About Your Host: Ida Cavewoman, is a Nordic Folk Magic & Shamanic Practitioner, Breathwork Facilitator, and a Massage Therapist of over 20 years. To learn more about Ida’s work, visit www.IdaCavewoman.com.
What to Wear: Comfortable clothing that allows full body range of motion. Layers are good for temperature fluctuations. Barefoot or socked feet.
What to Bring: A yoga mat, blanket, and a water bottle. You're welcome to bring any other items that help you to be comfortable on the floor. There will be chairs available to use.
When: Mondays from 6:30pm-8:00pm
(No classes held on the 5th Monday of the Month)Where: The Way Home Studio
8435 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97216Suggested Donation: $15-$25, but no one will be turned away
Cash, Venmo, or Paypal accepted
https://www.idacavewoman.com/paymentAttendance & Cancellation Agreement:
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This event is limited in capacity and if you RSVP as ‘Going’ and then don’t show up, you prohibit another person from being able to attend. I ask that you honor my time and the other participants by changing your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ within 24 hours if you’re no longer able to attend this event. If you fail to honor this agreement, you will be removed from this Meetup group. - Community FikaThe Way Home Shop, Portland, OR
Rekindle the Roots will host a Community Fika once a month for the sake of gathering our members together to build trust, deepen friendships, and to partake in an old tradition, still very much alive in Sweden today.
What is Fika, you ask?
Fika is a social activity, often shared with friends, family, or colleagues. It's a moment of the day when people take a break from their daily routine, sit down, relax, and enjoy a cup of black coffee with a sweet treat. Fika is a way of slowing down and enjoying the moment, a custom deeply ingrained in Swedish culture. This daily ritual, often practiced twice per day, has become a cultural phenomenon that has been part of the Swedish way of life for over two centuries.*You DO NOT need to have Swedish or Scandinavian lineage to join. ALL are welcome to come and have a taste for this wholesome tradition.
Atmosphere: This will be an informal and casual social gathering. We'll spend roughly 15 minutes to open and close the Fika as a group, but the hour between will unfold organically, a true time to relax with one another. We'll tune into what's coming up individually and collectively and close our ritual with a relevant healing practice that serves the day's group's needs.
When: Saturday July 20th from 10:30am-12pm
Where: The Way Home Shop
8437 SE Stark St. Portland, OR 97216
The Way Home is a metaphysical shop that provides the tools for people to find their roots. Here's their website to peruse all of the wonderful things they have to offer https://thewayhomeshop.com/.About Your Host: Ida Cavewoman, is a Nordic Folk Magic & Shamanic Practitioner, Breathwork Facilitator, and a Massage Therapist of over 20 years. To learn more about Ida’s work, visit www.IdaCavewoman.com.
Suggested Donation: This is a free event but if you'd like to donate to cover the cost of coffee, tea, and treats, that would be greatly appreciated. You may also bring something sweet to share, but it's not necessary.
Cash, Venmo, or Paypal accepted
https://www.idacavewoman.com/paymentAttendance & Cancellation Agreement: ****************************************** This event is limited in capacity and if you RSVP as ‘Going’ and then don’t show up, you prohibit another person from being able to attend. I ask that you honor my time and the other participants by changing your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ within 24 hours if you’re no longer able to attend this event. If you fail to honor this agreement, you will be removed from this Meetup group.
