The Serpentine Path

A woman who has reclaimed her Self is a force to be reckoned with; her presence is felt as she operates from her authentic feminine power across every aspect and stage in her life. This woman is content, fulfilled and living a meaningful life. She is in command of her feminine sensuality, emotions and intellect. She does not shrink, please or appease when her mind and body say NO. She uses discernment and autonomy to make decisions that align with her values, comfort, pleasure, wellbeing and sense of Self. 

The Serpentine Path is for the woman who is willing to make changes to live this life - the one she deserves and desires.

But first, she must reclaim her Self. 

The Reclamation of Self consists of one to one relational depth work exploring both inner world and lived reality with precision and honesty; focusing on four key relationships between a woman and:

Her Personal Myth

Her Body 

Her Rituals 

Her Rest

PERSONAL MYTH

We begin by developing a relationship with a Goddess you are drawn to through guided creative exploration and dialogue as we explore both light and shadow aspects of the Goddess; what her stories and symbols mean to you, and what they may reveal about your inner world, beliefs and current identity. 

Working with themes mirroring your personal myth, discover the stories you inherited, internalised and repeated; use discernment to identify which patterns do not belong to the woman you are choosing to become at this stage of your life. 

Guided creative expression helps to explore your subconscious, your shadows, your values, your strengths, your desires, your identity. 

No prior creative experience is necessary. Creativity lives within us all. It is important for women to develop a creative practice to work with the transformative feminine power of Shakti. 

Your relational dynamics are explored in depth; early childhood attachment patterns, power, boundaries, projections and needs; how do these influence your relationships with the people and systems in your life? 

THE BODY

Your body is central to your Reclamation of Self. You learn to recognise it as the lifelong source of your intuition, intelligence, desire and feminine power. 

Working with Tantric practices, develop a deeper, kinder, fulfilling relationship with your body; prioritising self-love; the attainment of bliss; embodying feminine power,  energy, movement, sensation and creative expression - Shakti. 

Guided individually or with your partner, Tantric practices awaken your sensuality, pleasure, vitality and instinct; leading to discernment, autonomy, empowerment; guiding you to take action to fulfil your desires. 

 RITUALS

Aesthetics, adornment and anointment are important when working towards the Reclamation of Self. These practices are neither superficial nor anti-feminist. The work that we do does not conform to beauty standards and practices that shame or exploit a woman's body. 

At SnakeShed, we encourage women to participate in the ancient ritualised practice of intentional, meaningful aesthetic adornment in a collective effort to address and dismantle patriarchal agendas that condition, manipulate and suppress women's natural instincts to adore and adorn their bodies. Shrinking into the background merely fulfils the patriarchy's agenda for women to feel disconnected from Shakti, their feminine power, vitality, energy and sensuality. 

Shakti can be brought to life with sensory pleasure and creativity, and so, we work with beautiful, distinct and powerful jewellery, colours, fabrics, textures, oils and scents. These are visual and sensory psychological tools thoughtfully chosen for the purpose of enhancing the presence of feminine power and energy. Each item is selected with care and intention for the woman Reclaiming her Self and choosing to embrace and embody the source, power, energy, sensory essence and presence of Shakti. 

Personalised aesthetics, adornment and anointment rituals positively impact how a woman experiences herself in her day to day world. Taking the time to invest in the adornment of her body; revelling in sensory pleasure and feeling like an empowered Goddess, her confidence naturally soars. With this increased awareness and power derived from her own sensuality, her presence is experienced differently by herself and also noticed by others; consciously and subconsciously.

 These rituals of adornment are subtle yet powerful psychological tools that can be employed for enriching day to day life, and also, in embodying the power and presence of Shakti when engaging in high stakes personal and professional relational dynamics. 

REST

Working at depth when reclaiming the Self requires the careful integration of changes occurring in the mind and body of a woman during her particular physiological stage in life. 

The Serpentine Path takes this into careful consideration to prepare a personalised menu of restorative and replenishing practices for nervous system regulation to support you, at you own pace, in your commitment to reclaim your Self. 

Qualified practitioners offer rest and replenishment through:

Restorative yoga

Breathwork

Guided meditation

Massage

Rest and replenishment services are offered in stages; supporting you to absorb, stabilise and integrate the changes that occur as you reclaim the Self; fulfilling your desire to live an authentic, meaningful, healthy and pleasurable life.