December, and the Winter Solstice, bring an invitation to reflect on the year and look ahead to the next year. In the day and age of goals, milestones, measurable actions, and accomplishments, it’s easy to only see gaps. Sometimes we have to be careful of being too hard on ourselves. Maybe the year led us in a different direction than we envisioned. Maybe surprising twists and turns were unpleasant or painful. Maybe we didn’t “accomplish” everything we thought we might.
Oftentimes, powers beyond our control in the universe urge us to accept where we are, not where we thought we’d be: the “imperfect course of life” according to our measuring sticks. In truth, there is an invitation: to love ourselves even deeper. To forgive ourselves even more. To accept ourselves radically despite uncovering something perhaps we wish we’d seen or known before.
This powerful circle will bring us together to reflect on where we can cultivate deep and radical acceptance of ourselves and find a greater sense of self-love in the process.
Join circle facilitators Nadine Calderon and Louisa Meyer to connect with yourself in a safe and sacredly held community alongside other inspiring women. Moonrose Circle offers an invitation to pause, love yourself, find a sense of calm, and give yourself permission to be who you truly are. Through meditation, creative activities, movement, and reflection, our circles help you reconnect and find sparks of peace, joy, renewal, and perhaps inspiration.
The Gemini full moon and Winter Solstice circle will be held at Rising Sol Yoga in Old Town Alexandria. We hope you'll join us!
Date: December 6, 2025
Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm
Location: Rising Sol Hot Yoga {400 N. Henry Street, Alexandria, VA 22314}
Tickets: $72/person. Refunds will be honored up to 24 hours before event start time.
*If you are a Rising Sol studio member, you receive a 15% discount on your ticket! Use promo code RISINGSOL at checkout.
*Bringing a friend? Bundle and save with $10 off a purchase of 2 tickets for a circle! Use promo code FRIENDSBUNDLE at checkout.
What to expect: Circles are held in person. They offer time to share what's on your heart as you feel called, participate in a guided mindfulness practice (yoga, meditation, or sound healing), and a creative activity connected to the month's topic such as painting, embroidery, watercolor, and more: an invitation to honor yourself and practice self-love in a safe and fun environment.
What to bring and keep in mind:
Circles are sacred space. Respect, conscientiousness, and confidentiality are important tenets of keeping a space intentional, safe, and true to its purpose (held with integrity). We expect all attendees to uphold these tenets in holding a co-creative seat during circle participation.
Arrive 10-15 minutes early to allow time for parking, shoe removal, and settling in.
To drop deeper into presence, recommend limiting your phone use during circles if possible.
Bring: water, yoga mat, journal/pen, blanket optional, and yourself as you are.
Wear: comfortable clothes. The studio runs hot so layers may be ideal to remove if needed.
An example of what 2 hours in our circle may include:
- Opening ceremony
- Mindfulness Belly Breathing
- Journaling while sipping warm and delicious tea
- Sharing from the heart
- Dance break
- Watercolor abstract painting activity
- Yin Yoga
- Closing circle
This event is for you if you:
Have been craving "ME time" and self-care practices
Want to be part of a soulful and powerful community of sisters
Identify with the feminine energy/archetype
Want to connect with the power of the moon and its cycles
Desire to be heard and seen for who you truly are in a safe and nurturing space
Are interested in exploring your spiritual truth
BRING-A-FRIEND SPECIAL! This month only, we are offering a special deal: buy one ticket and bring a friend for $5 off. Choose the 2 for 1 ticket option on Eventbrite. Limited capacity
What to bring: Please bring a water bottle, journal, pen, and wear layers as the studio runs hot.
Optional items include a special object of your choice that you wish to place on the altar (picture, journal, deck, a piece of jewelry, anything that has a sentimental value to you).
All materials for the circle activity will be provided unless otherwise noted.
Contact: If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email at hello@moonrosecircle.com.
With love and gratitude,
Nadine and Louisa