

Oh Freya, Lady of the North,
I call upon your wild wisdom now.
I am here, open, willing,
tired of the struggle
of perfection and disconnection
done serving the structures that keep me small.
Guide me home to connection,
dignity and beauty,
and when I lose my way
pour into me the healing nectar
of compassion and forgiveness,
of wisdom and trust,
from your luminous well within me that never runs dry.
Awaken within me your clear seeing and peace
and the courage to live true to my deepest knowing.
Let my hips sway feral and free in rhythm with yours,
let my heart beat in unison with your cosmic heart,
let me see through your eyes,
hear through your ears,
until every cell in my body remembers again
the holy rhythm of soul and roots;
of the true and beautiful world
that is birthing itself through me.
Oh Freya, Lady of the North,
I call upon your wild wisdom now.
I am here, open, willing,
tired of the struggle
of perfection and disconnection
done serving the structures that keep me small.
Guide me home to connection,
dignity and beauty,
and when I lose my way pour into me the healing nectar
of compassion and forgiveness,
of wisdom and trust,
from your luminous well within me that never runs dry.
Awaken within me your clear seeing and peace
and the courage to live true to my deepest knowing.
Let my hips sway feral and free in rhythm with yours,
let my heart beat in unison with your cosmic heart,
let me see through your eyes, hear through your ears,
until every cell in my body remembers again
the holy rhythm of soul and roots;
of the true and beautiful world
that is birthing itself through me.
Freya is the Great Goddess of the North, Sovereign Queen of Nature Spirits, Guardian of the Feminine Mystics, and a wild and wise guide for those of us walking the ancient path of the Goddess.
Freya is the Great Goddess of the North, Sovereign Queen of Nature Spirits, Guardian of the Feminine Mystics, and a wild and wise guide for those of us walking the ancient path of the Goddess.
Although she has come to be known as a goddess of the vikings, described through the Christian lens as a promiscuous witch and a support figure to the male pantheon of Aesir gods, her roots reach much further back in time than the era of patriarchy.
Many of her rituals and wisdom keys survived and thrived through the Middle Ages Christianization of Northern Europe; like seeds they have been guarded and nurtured, ready now to sprout in the fertile soil of our aching hearts.
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Although she has come to be known as a goddess of the vikings, described through the Christian lens as a promiscuous witch and a support figure to the male pantheon of Aesir gods, her roots reach much further back in time than the era of patriarchy.
Many of her rituals and wisdom keys survived and thrived through the Middle Ages Christianization of Northern Europe; like seeds they have been guarded and nurtured, ready now to sprout in the fertile soil of our aching hearts.
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Freya is a luminous bridge between the worlds, whispering secrets from the unseen Wyrd, the web of energy that permeates the whole universe.
Following in her footsteps as she tickles us, loves us and weaves us home to her wholeness, we remember again ourselves deeper than fragmentation and division; falling into the flow and warmth of the integrated Self; we re-member ourselves as embodiments of Source.
She is the joy and freedom gestating in the untamed realms of your heart, a Goddess of strength and wisdom. Seductive and sovereign, she mirrors to us a softness, playfulness and inspiration that the world and our tired bodies desperately long for.
She opens our inner eyes and deep knowing, and initiates those who are willing into the sacred path of source-based leadership, dignity, devotion and care.
Freya is a luminous bridge between the worlds, whispering secrets from the unseen Wyrd, the web of energy that permeates the whole universe.
Following in her footsteps as she tickles us, loves us and weaves us home to her wholeness, we remember again ourselves deeper than fragmentation and division; falling into the flow and warmth of the integrated Self; we re-member ourselves as embodiments of Source.
She is the joy and freedom gestating in the untamed realms of your heart, a Goddess of strength and wisdom. Seductive and sovereign, she mirrors to us a softness, playfulness and inspiration that the world and our tired bodies desperately long for.
She opens our inner eyes and deep knowing, and initiates those who are willing into the sacred path of source-based leadership, dignity, devotion and care.
In this Sadhana we will explore…
…Pathways to the Source within; The Hall of Splendor, where Freya pours into you so generously, again and again, her Golden Mead; the soma, the elixir of soul, rejuvenation, wisdom and peace.
…Joy, playfulness and flow states as sacred portals of healing, connection and sacred vision.
…Practices that awaken compassion, boundaries and a deeper knowing.
…Rituals, prayers and poetry, breathing and evolving, coming into form intimately, uniquely through you.
…Initiation maps found in Goddess mythology that give us much-needed context and guidance through the peaks and valleys of embodied life.
…How sacred symbols and wisdom teachings are not something you find or get “out there” in books and gurus, but blueprints waiting to be actualized in the intimacy of your longing, practice and devotion.
…How the exhaustion, avoidance, procrastination you feel may be a sort of holy rebellion from within, a healthy response to a world running in full speed towards the cliff of no return. What if the rhythm of slow and easy is the one that will heal us all? What if there’s nothing wrong with you?
In this Sadhana we will explore…
…Pathways to the Source within; The Hall of Splendor, where Freya pours into you so generously, again and again, her Golden Mead; the soma, the elixir of soul, rejuvenation, wisdom and peace.
…Joy, playfulness and flow states as sacred portals of healing, connection and sacred vision.
…Practices that awaken compassion, boundaries and a deeper knowing.
…Rituals, prayers and poetry, breathing and evolving, coming into form intimately, uniquely through you.
…Initiation maps found in Goddess mythology that give us much-needed context and guidance through the peaks and valleys of embodied life.
…How sacred symbols and wisdom teachings are not something you find or get “out there” in books and gurus, but blueprints waiting to be actualized in the intimacy of your longing, practice and devotion.
…How the exhaustion, avoidance, procrastination you feel, may be a sort of holy rebellion from within, a healthy response to a world running in full speed towards the cliff of no return. What if the rhythm of slow and easy is the one that will heal us all? What if there’s nothing wrong with you?
In Goddess Sadhana, you enter into a living, breathing ritual, where mythology, prayer and spiritual practices are explored as embodied portals of awakening.
Practicing from home, you weave your insights and awakening into daily life, restoring a trust and confidence in the vast resources and support from this achingly beautiful Earth, always available to you.
There are no unrealistic standards of perfection here; in Goddess Sadhana you do as much or as little that works for you. This is a spiritual path that not only embraces your life but is your life—not the elusive perfect version of it,
but just as it is.
In Goddess Sadhana, you enter into a living, breathing ritual, where mythology, prayer and spiritual practices are explored as embodied portals of awakening.
Practicing from home, you weave your insights and awakening into daily life, restoring a trust and confidence in the vast resources and support from this achingly beautiful Earth, always available to you.
There are no unrealistic standards of perfection here, in Goddess Sadhana you do as much or as little that works for you. This is a spiritual path that not only embraces your life but is your life—not the elusive perfect version of it, but just as it is.
$147
We will donate part of the income to the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
$147
We will donate part of the income to the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria

“I feel like I have a new map in my body, a way to incorporate both the grief and joy, the love and light.”
Thank you Chameli and the Awakening Women team for Sadhana.
I feel like I have a new map in my body, a way to incorporate both the grief and joy, the love and light but also the fear of living a fragile, temporal life, into my being.
The framework of the myth and the support of the Yogini circle are a huge empowerment bringing more of me to life, to presence, to fully being here.
I feel more alive!
Ellen Davidson
Author
EllenDeeDavidson.com
Practical Information
What is included?
:: Daily practices/guidance/poetry into your email inbox.
:: 3 Live online retreats ~ Goddess Mythology & Embodied Spiritual Practice.
:: Classes will be recorded, and will also be available to download as MP3.
:: Access to a private FB group where you can share and receive insights and support.
What happens after I register?
:: When you submit your payment, you will be prompted to create an account in our online portal where recordings and practices will be located. You will also get a welcome email. (If you do not receive it, check your spam folder or contact us).
:: Beginning Wednesday, April 12, you will receive your daily emails and Zoom details for each of the live online retreats and their recordings. You will also get access to the private FB group.
$147
Early bird price until March 23
$108
We will donate part of the income to the victims of the
earthquake in Turkey and Syria
$147
We will donate part of the income to the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria
FAQ
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What is Shakti Sadhana?
Shakti is a Sanskrit name for the feminine creative life force of the universe.
Shakti Sadhana is embodied spiritual practice, where the Goddess is the portal to awakening. In this practice, you consciously engage with both your inner and outer life, your darkness and your light, essentially seeing all of it as part of the unfathomable wholeness you are made of.
Shakti Sadhana is not a seclusive spiritual practice; it is a path that permeates every aspect of our lives.
The Yogini circle is a timeless field of wisdom. Our online 21 day Sadhana immersions are gatherings of several hundred women from all over the planet, when we come together with a shared intention of awakening, the power of the circle is activated, providing each of us with a powerful transmission of guidance and empowerment.
What will I learn in a 21 Day Sadhana?
In ancient Goddess mythology, we find maps supporting us in this awakening process, and you will be initiated into practices from this alive lineage of women’s embodied spirituality that Chameli and the Awakening Women community are dedicated to.
How does it work?
The sadhana begins Wednesday, April 12. That day you will receive your first email, and you will also be invited into a private online group. Once a day (except for the day of the Zoom retreats), you will receive a short email with a new practice or a poem that will inspire you and keep you on track.
On Saturday, April 15, we will meet for the first of three live retreats with Chameli, on Zoom. These retreats will take place on Saturdays (April 15, 22 & 29 ) at 11 a.m. Pacific, 2 p.m. Eastern, 20.00 Central Europe. The calls will last 90 minutes.
The retreats will be recorded so you can listen to them at any time. In between the live retreats, you will practice on your own. You can check in with your practice community as often as you like in the private online group.
Will I have the time to do sadhana in the midst of a busy life?
Once you enter the sadhana, you enter a mandala of Shakti, of transformation. The practices and teachings will, independent of how much you “do”, unfold in unexpected ways.
Who is it for?
If you feel called, a pull, a sense of YES inside…then claim your seat in the circle.
All levels of experience are welcome. Our focus in embodied spirituality is on direct experience.
YOUR experience is the authority. Always.
Do you offer scholarships?
Yes, we do offer partial scholarships. For more information and to apply, please send us an email.

“It is very rare to find guidance with so much lived yogic wisdom and humility at the same time.”
Also the container is so exquisitely beautiful, magical, creative and harmoniously ordered. I feel so deeply safe and heard, it brings me on the path of self acceptance and acceptance of otherness.
Aikya Nathalie Verburgh
Psychologist
SpiritandNature.org
$147
We will donate part of the income to the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
Your Guide
Chameli Gad Ardagh
Founder of Awakening Women
Chameli (pronounced sha-meh-lee) is a Norwegian mystic and Goddess Wisdom Keeper. Her love of ancient wisdom teachings and her own practice in women’s circles all over the world has crystallized maps of spiritual awakening and leadership that are accessible, practical and honoring of women today. Rooted in earth honoring, devotional women’s spirituality and goddess centered tantric yoga, she is especially appreciated for her love of mythology and storytelling as a key to spiritual awakening and embodiment.
“I was able to feel the presence of Goddess like never before”
I was able to feel the presence of Goddess like never before. The message of softening was there again; softening of the senses and the mental grip. Thank you Dear Chameli Ardagh and sisters at Awakening Women Institute for taking the leadership to hold this Sacred Space. May all that’s done be a blessing to all. Namaste.
Safi Jayari
Volunteer at Isha Foundation
“There have been both subtle changes and massive changes in my life since I started the Sadhana!”
There have been both subtle changes and massive changes in my life since I started the Sadhana! I have now been able to adapt a daily practice and remind myself of so many gifts that she bestows upon me and my life on a daily basis. I would eagerly await your daily email in my inbox because of how it made me feel to be connected to her grace through you and this group of incredible women. I am eternally grateful for opening this door for me because I know that she has always been in my life but I didn’t know how to connect to her in a deeper, more meaningful way. Now I do!
Sapna Chandaria
Guide.Coach.Healer
SoulfulLiving.Co.Ke.com
“I am on my knees at the power of this circle”
It’s been a big Sadhana for me…a return home into myself, moving through lots of my own shadows. Sisters, I am on my knees at the power of this circle. I feel it. I breathe it. More and more in my life I realize the power of practice—that I really do not need to figure anything out. I am beyond words with gratitude! I bow to all of you. I send you my deepest love from my heart and the fruits of this work
Rosalie Whatley
Moon Cycle Educator
Rosalie Amber Grace
$147