Embody the Artemis Archetype

A Journey into Wildness, Sisterhood, and Inner Power

Do you feel the call of the wild within you? 

Are you seeking to reconnect with your untamed spirit, your fierce independence, and the deep wisdom that lies in your connection to nature and the cycles of the moon?

 If you are ready to explore the depths of your strength, compassion, and intuition, this workshop is an invitation to step into the archetype of Artemis, the Greek Goddess of the Hunt, Moon, and Wilderness.

Join us for a transformative experience where we will explore the symbolic embodiment of Artemis archetype, the eternal protector of women, the fierce competitor, and the untamed spirit of the wilderness. Through movement, dance, and contemporary-ritual inspired practices, we will explore both the light and shadow aspects of Artemis, reconnecting with our primal instincts, our sisterhood, and our ability to navigate life’s challenges with grace and power.

What We Will Explore Together:

• Embracing the Wild Within: We will journey into the heart of Artemis’s wilderness, exploring our primal instincts, our connection to nature, and our untamed selves. This is a space to release bottled-up emotions, to express your fierce independence, and to reclaim your power in a way that is both freeing and grounding.

• Navigating the Balance of Power and Compassion: Artemis represents both a protector and a fierce warrior, and this workshop will guide you in balancing these aspects within yourself. We will explore how to stand strong in your convictions without losing touch with your compassion and empathy, learning to lead with both strength and heart.

• Connecting with the Sisterhood: Artemis also represents a champion of sisterhood and women’s rights, and we will honor this aspect by fostering deep connections with other participants. Through shared stories, support, and collective dance, we will strengthen our bonds as women and learn how to advocate for ourselves and others with courage and integrity.

What You Will Experience:

• A Sacred Circle of Sharing and Connection: We will begin by creating a shared symbolic space inspired by the themes of Artemis’s story. You are welcome to bring a meaningful object that represents transition, inner reflection, renewal, or another theme you wish to explore. In the opening circle, you will have the opportunity to share your intention and connect with others through a collective journey of self-discovery.

• Embodying Artemis Through Dance: Through guided movement and dance, you will embody the symbolic  qualities attributed to Artemis, from her fierce independence to her nurturing protection of the vulnerable. This is a space to honor your strengths while also exploring the vulnerabilities that make you human.

• Exploring Artemis’s Shadow: We will guide you through the darker aspects of Artemis’s archetype, such as destructive rage, emotional distance, and the need to punish. Through embodiment exercises, you will learn how to transform these shadow aspects into sources of wisdom and strength.

• Personal Reflection and Dialogue: As we conclude, you will have the chance to reflect on your journey, articulating your experiences and insights. This dialogue will help solidify your connection to Artemis’s archetypal energy, offering you a lasting sense of balance, empowerment, and inner peace.

Why This Workshop?

In a world that often tries to tame our wildness and silence our voices, Artemis's archetype offers us a path back to our true selves—untamed, powerful, and deeply connected to nature and each other. This workshop is for women who seek to reconnect with their inner strength, to embrace their independence without losing touch with their compassion, and to navigate life’s challenges with grace and power. Whether you are looking to stand up for yourself and others, to reconnect with your instincts, or simply to explore new depths within yourself, this workshop will provide you with the movement tools and insights to live a more authentic and empowered life.

Come, join us in a movement journey inspired by Persephone.  Let the mythology and archetypal themes associated with Artemis inspire a journey into inner strength, compassion, sisterhood, and purposeful action. Welcome on a journey into the wild, where your inner strength, compassion, and sisterhood can flourish and where you can reclaim your power and purpose.

We look forward to welcoming you into this sacred space.

*This is a contemporary archetypal movement practice inspired by the myth of Artemis and modern depth-psychological and creative interpretations. It is not a reconstruction of ancient Greek religious ritual. Artemis is a deity within living Hellenic religious traditions.

*“sacred” describes the quality of attention created in the workshop, not historical authority or religious lineage

*This workshop is inspired by Jean Shinoda Bolen’s archetypal interpretation of Artemis in Goddesses in Everywoman, alongside Greek mythology and contemporary creative movement practices.