As women, we’ve been culturally programmed to obey rules represented by the seven deadly sins - and in doing so, we qualify as “good.” On Our Best Behavior explores how women have internalized the web of the patriarchy, and how we unwittingly reinforce it in our collective consciousness through socialization, cultural conditioning and domestication.
This series is for anyone who identifies as a woman or who has been raised as a woman.
I’m Leah Grace, I’ve been leading women’s groups for 16 years, engaging in a deep study of feminism for the past 5. Despite years of experience, I am consistently shocked at how I am still conditioned to the contracts of the patriarchy that I live within. This book organizes and explains the web we live in better than any I have found.
My hope is that this series helps you see with more clarity so that together we can take action towards liberation for all. Over the course of six weeks, we will unpack each “sin” from the list below, beginning with the first riveting chapter about the inception of patriarchy and how it constricts a woman’s experience in this world.
Sloth: Good women are tireless and hardworking with no professed interest in or requirements for rest, either at work or at home.
Envy: Good women do not or strive for more than they have; they do not openly covet the skills or achievements of others.
Pride: Good women are not too intimidating or confident; they work hard to appear modest, minimizing, and focused on finding other people who can Champion their ideas.
Gluttony: Good women strive to be thin, really as small as possible.
Greed: Good women don't negotiate on their own behalf, never ask for more, appear grateful for what they've been given, and avoid talking about money. They often spend faster than they save and strive to be generous “to a fault.”
Lust: Good women want to be seen as sensual, warm and inviting of sex but not overtly interested.
Anger: Good women are assertive only on behalf of other people. They are quick to forgive and non-confrontational, content to sacrifice their needs and embrace discomfort to preserve the peace and maintain the status quo.
Let’s unpack these chapters together and engage in discussion to liberate and empower. The most rewarding aspect of my work with women is to watch YOU step into your own power. To witness YOU untangle yourself from the web of the patriarchy. To see YOU reclaim your personal liberation from the constraints that have been present since before you were born. To cheer YOU on as you turn towards your personal TRUTH!
Women’s Circle Details
Date + Time
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm
September 24th - October 29th
Location
“The Hive” Ceremony Space in Sparta, MI.
Address will be given upon registration
Investment
$20.00 per individual session
$108.00 for the 6-session package
(package includes recordings of Leah’s chapter reflections and journal prompts)
We hope you’ll choose to gather together amongst sister-seekers in this beautiful retreat space known as “The Hive”.
**After the last session, October 29, we invite you to stay after for community time in the sauna, hot tub and cold tubs. Bring your bathing suit and a towel!
Session Outline + What to Expect
Week 1: History of Patriarchy
co-facilitator: Erinn Jacques of Guiding Owl
Week 2: Sloth + Envy: We deny ourselves rest and wanting
co-facilitator: Abby Marin of Cascade Rest Curation
Week 3: Pride: We deny our own talent
co-facilitator: Erinn Jacques of Guiding Owl
Week 4: Gluttony + Greed: We deny our own hunger & security
co-facilitator: Erinn Jacques of Guiding Owl
Week 5: Lust: We deny our own pleasure
co-facilitator: Monica Vergara, somatic sex educator
Week 6: Anger + Sadness: We deny our own feelings and needs
co-facilitator: Kaycee Joy of Kaycee Joy Healing
We invite you to read each chapter prior to the meeting, but will also be providing a narrated summary during the sessions, so don’t worry if you fall behind.
Each session will include:
Chapter Summary
Somatic Journaling Prompts
Group Discussion + Sharing Circle
Community Time After the Final Class**
We hope you’ll choose to gather together amongst sister-seekers in this beautiful retreat space known as “The Hive”.
**After the last session, October 29, we invite you to stay after for community time in the sauna, hot tub and cold tubs. Bring your bathing suit and a towel!
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About Leah
Co-founder of The Vitalist Institute, Head Instructor at the Vitalist School of Psychospiritual Transformation
Leah’s purpose is leading the leaders. She works with practitioners and entrepreneurs to address everything from practicing aligned business strategy to healing unresolved trauma.
Through years of relentlessly pursuing mentors, training, and her own personal-development, she has developed a unique methodology that integrates tools from psychology, spirituality, somatic and trauma therapy.
With an intuitive ability to reunite individuals to their truest potential, she is a champion for those longing to operate from their inner authority so they can move towards a life of more purpose, freedom, and alignment.
Learn more about Leah HERE.
These discussions are trauma-informed. Participant safety is of the utmost importance as we dive deep into our body and psyche to empower you with tools to create a life of liberation and ease.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact support@vitalistinst.com
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*Space is limited. If you need to cancel, please contact us as soon as possible, as there is often a waitlist. Cancellations will be refunded with a $50 processing fee, if you notify us in writing prior to 14 days before the event. Within 14 days of the event, refunds will not be given due to health reasons, weather, or winter road conditions, unless your space is able to be filled (minus $50 processing fee). Please plan accordingly.
*Should our event be full, please do not hesitate to join our waitlist by emailing support@viatlistinst.com Please include your phone number, as we will notify you as soon as any cancellation occurs.
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Pregnancy, severe asthma, severe heart disease, unmedicated high blood pressure, mental illness, epilepsy and/or history of seizures, acute physical injuries, severe or unregulated diabetes
*If you are unsure if breathwork is right for you, please reach out to us for a conversation. We offer many unique adaptations and modifications to meet your needs.
*Everything shared during the sessions and throughout the weekend is confidential.
*No photos will be taken without participants' consent.