A Workshop for the Overfull and Tired of it
Soft Austerities
90 minutes online to breathe gently, slow down, and return home to presence. So that.
Soft Austerities
A workshop for the overfull
🕯️ 90 minutes of sacred slowness, positive distraction, and creative devotion
What Is It?
This 90-minute online experience is a spell for stillness — a way to turn inward without shutting the world out.
We gather not to fix or prove, but to play with the sacred art of enough.
Through breath, story, rest, and imagination, we’ll explore “discipline” as something friendly — something that protects your peace rather than pushes you past it.
Expect slowness. Expect softness. Expect something a little strange, a little funny, a little holy.
What You’ll Walk Away With
Creative tools to turn emotional weight into artistic fuel
A sense of connection to your inner rhythms and the natural cycles of rest and intensity
A guided practice to help you meet resistance with grace instead of force
A recording of the experience to revisit when you need a reset or re-spark
A fresh lens on “austerity” — not as deprivation, but as poetic devotion to what matters most
A deepened trust in the slow, strange, and sacred parts of your path
Optional: bring tea, a cozy blanket, or an object of personal meaning. Pajamas welcome. Monastic robes optional.
The Flow
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We’ll move gently through these stages:
Arrival & Orientation – Setting the tone, lighting the candle
Breath & Body – Grounding in sensation and rhythm
Imaginal Play – Soft storytelling, symbolic resonance
Devotion Practice – Creation of a personal “Soft Austerity”
Rest & Integration – Guided Yoga Nidra-style rest
Optional Sharing – For those who feel called
Closing & Blessing – A whispered goodbye, or a held silence
Is This for You?
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It might be if…
You're carrying too much but don’t want to drop everything
You crave creative rituals without pressure
You’re curious about sacred rest and symbolic play
You often give your energy away and want to give it back — gently
It’s definitely not if…
You’re looking for a productivity hack
You want to be told what to do
You don’t like metaphor or imagination
About the Facilitator
Santosh is a breathworker, artist, and intuitive facilitator who believes rest is holy and that symbolism can become medicine.
With roots in yoga philosophy and creative practice, they create spaces where the sacred and the silly meet — where healing doesn’t feel like hard work, but like a soft return.
Reserve Your Spot
Date: Saturday, August 16th
Duration: 90 minutes
Location: Zoom @ 2:30pm-4pm EST
Sliding scale: $11 / $22 / $44
Testimonials (as they come in)
“It was the first time I felt peace in a long time.”
— Workshop Participant
“I didn’t expect to laugh, cry, and rest all in the same breath. Thank you.”
— Soft Austerities Attendee
“It gave me language for the things I’ve been quietly craving.”
— Devotion Card Keeper
(Want to share a few words after the event? We’d love that. Keep an eye on your inbox.)
FAQ
Q: What if I can’t make it live?
No worries — a recording of the full experience will be shared with all who register. You’ll be able to engage with the material in your own time.
Q: Is this workshop beginner-friendly?
Yes. Whether you're new to creative ritual or seasoned in self-inquiry, this space is designed to meet you where you are — gently, playfully, and with poetic depth.
Q: What’s the refund policy?
If you’re unable to attend and need a refund, just email before the workshop begins. We’ll issue a full refund, no questions asked. After the event, refunds won’t be available due to the nature of digital access and energetic exchange.
Q: What should I bring?
A quiet(ish) space, something to write with, something to write on, and maybe a comfort item — a blanket, candle, or cup of tea. Dress cozy. You don’t have to show your face on camera unless you want to.
Q: Can I gift a spot to someone else?
Absolutely. You can register under their name or email us after checkout and we’ll transfer access with love.