Circle of Stardust
A Wellness and Ritual circle for women who are seeking a slow, intentional & whole way of being by tending to their body, mind, heart & wild spirit
Rooted in ancient ways of gathering and informed by modern, evidence-based nervous system practices, Circle of Stardust weaves together wellness and mindfulness practices, neuroscience and somatic bodywork with non-religious ceremony and ritual.
This integrated approach invites a deeper connection to body, mind, heart and spirit, provides knowledge and tools to support you in everyday life and welcomes you into a felt sense of community among women.
a look inside stardust
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Circle of Stardust is for women who are seeking a slower, more intentional way of tending to themselves and their nervous systems.
This circle may be a good fit if you:
Feel drawn to learning practical nervous system regulation tools in a gentle, embodied way
Are curious about somatic movement (body movement), mindfulness-based stress reduction practices, and body awareness
Value ritual, reflection, and sound healing meditation as supportive tools for integration and meaning-making
Are seeking consistency and continuity rather than one-off experiences
Appreciate learning within a small group that honours pacing, consent, and lived experience
Want tools you can return to between gatherings and carry into daily life
Feel called to connect with other women in a way that is grounded, intentional, and non-performative
Circle of Stardust is especially supportive for those navigating situational or chronic stress, transition, emotional overwhelm, or a desire to feel more resourced and connected within their bodies, hearts, mind and spirit.
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Each Circle of Stardust gathering follows a consistent and supportive rhythm, allowing participants to build familiarity, confidence, and embodied understanding over time. The series is intentionally cumulative, with each session gently building on the last.
The focus is not mastery or performance, but developing relationship and trust in the body’s natural capacity for regulation and restoration.
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Circle of Stardust unfolds over five thoughtfully curated gatherings that weave together nervous system education, somatic movement, ritual, sound, and reflection. A familiar structure across sessions allows the body to settle while understanding and practice deepen gradually.
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Session One: Grounding and Awareness
Theme: Introduction to the Nervous System and Somatic Awareness
An introduction to nervous system regulation, foundational anatomy, and somatic awareness. Gentle movement supports noticing sensation and pacing, followed by sound meditation and reflection to support grounding and orientation.Session Two: Breath and Regulation
Theme: Breath as a Bridge Between Body and Nervous System
Exploring breath, rhythm, and the diaphragm as accessible tools for nervous system regulation. Somatic practices support breath flow and ease, with sound and journaling supporting integration.Session Three: Tension and Release
Theme: Working with Held Patterns in the Body
Understanding how stress and emotion are held in the body, with gentle somatic practices that support release while maintaining containment. Sound and reflection support integration.Session Four: Emotional Regulation
Theme: Supporting Regulation Through the Vagus Nerve
Learning about the vagus nerve and its role in emotional steadiness, connection, and nervous system resilience. Practices are paired with sound and intuitive voice to deepen integration.Session Five: Integration and Continuity
Theme: Bringing the Practices Together
All practices are brought together through the full nervous system regulation protocol. Extended sound meditation, reflection, and closing ritual support integration and carrying the work forward beyond the circle. -
A progressive introduction to nervous system regulation practices
Foundational understanding of nervous system anatomy and function
Practical somatic tools you can use between gatherings and beyond the series
Opportunities for reflection, ritual, and integration through sound and journaling
A small, intentional group experience that honours pacing, consent, and lived experience
Circle of Stardust invites you to slow down, listen to your body, and cultivate a sustainable relationship with regulation, connection, and restoration.
“Stardust is a beautiful and gentle way to nurture yourself while connecting with other like-hearted women. Jessica Valentine is a gifted guide whose presence, wisdom, sound and singing make the experience truly special.”
I.L, Mission B.C.
The experience
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BODY & MIND
Nervous System Regulation Practices
Each circle includes gentle, accessible nervous system regulation practices informed by the Institute of Applied Somatics Nervous System Regulation Practitioner Training. These practices support body awareness, regulation, and self-connection, and are designed to be practical and supportive between monthly gatherings.
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HEART & SPIRIT
Circle and Ceremony
Circle offers a facilitated space for reflection, knowledge sharing, relational presence, and intentional non-religious rituals to cultivate a sense of authentic connection and community. This is a non-performative, grounded environment where participants are invited to show up as they are, move at their own pace, and experience the power of being within a circle of women.
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INTEGRATION & REST
Sound Meditation
Each gathering closes with a guided sound meditation to support rest, integration, and nervous system settling. Sounding and intuitive singing are gently woven with crystal bowls, chimes, and other meditative instruments to support the body in processing and remembering what has been practiced, explored, and experienced during the gathering. Guided meditation and simple breathwork are included.
“Stardust offered an immediate sense of sisterhood, deep personal nourishment, and meaningful connection. Guided with warmth and wisdom, each gathering and one-to-one session felt like a gift of care, presence, and gentle transformation.””
K.L, Mission B.C.
Where science meets heart & spirit
What You Will learn & experience - Your body, mind & NERVOUS SYSTEM
An immersive introduction to somatic awareness, intuition, and the psychology of the nervous system.
Understanding the Nervous System
Learn how the nervous system functions, including its basic structure and role in stress, regulation, and emotional wellbeing.
Regulation and Somatic Practices
Explore practical regulation techniques and gentle somatic body movements designed to support the release of held tension and pain patterns. Practices include fascia-release and nervous system regulation focused movement, postural awareness, vagus nerve toning exercises, breathflow and journaling
The BODY
These practices are designed to support whole-body regulation and resilience. Through consistent practice, participants may experience:
Increased breathing capacity and improved breath awareness
Improved digestion and circulation
A reduction in face, neck and lower back tension
Improved balance and coordination
Reduced pressure through the pelvic floor
Greater overall ease and embodied awareness
The Mind
Learn tools to support emotional and mental regulation, including:
Managing both chronic and situational stress
Moving through overwhelming emotions with greater steadiness
Shifting the felt intensity of challenging conversations or situations at work or in personal life
Grounding and slowing down when feeling overstimulated
Accessing insight through body awareness and subconscious cues
Connecting with inner guidance to support clarity and decision-making
Where science meets heart & spirit
What You Will Learn & experience- HEART & SPIRIT
Wellness, Ritual, Mindfulness and Celtic Folk Traditions for the Change of Seasons, Rites of Passage, and Grief Tending
Heart & Spirit learning offers an experiential introduction to contemporary Wellness and Mindfulness practices alongside the Ritual and Ceremonial practices of Animism (relationship and reciprocity with the natural world) and Celtic folk traditions that honour the rhythms of the land, the cycles of the seasons, and the natural transitions of human life. Rooted in ancestral ways of knowing and held with care and respect, this learning invites participants to reconnect with practices that support meaning, authentic relationship, and belonging.
Through seasonal teachings, holistic ritual, and reflective practices, participants explore how Celtic traditions have long marked times of change, including seasonal shifts, rites of passage, and experiences of grief and loss. These practices are offered in a non-religious and inclusive way, focusing on Animisim, presence, symbolism, relational practices and embodied connection rather than belief or doctrine.
Altar making is introduced as a grounding and creative practice, offering a way to honour intentions, transitions, and remembrance through natural objects, symbols, and personal meaning. Participants are guided to create altars that feel supportive, personal, and rooted in relationship with self, community, and the natural world.
Heart & Spirit Learning is designed for those who feel drawn to ritual, seasonal living, and grief-tending practices as tools for reflection, integration, and care. It offers a gentle bridge between ancestral wisdom and modern life, supporting participants to engage with change and transition in ways that are intentional, embodied, and deeply human.
Meet your facilitator.
Jessica Valentine is the founder of The Wild Spirit and the facilitator of Circle of Stardust. Her work is grounded in relational, body-based, and nervous system informed practices that honour the whole person. She brings together training in nervous system regulation through the Institute of Applied Somatics with over eight years of experience as a bodyworker, wellness and ritual guide, and grief coach.
Jessica’s approach is warm, grounded, and consent-based, with a strong emphasis on pacing, embodied safety, and practical nervous system support. Her work is also informed by intuitive song, sound meditation, and ritual practices inspired by her Celtic heritage and traditions that honour the land, seasons, and cycles of life.
She is a trained End-of-Life Doula and is currently completing her Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care at the University of the Fraser Valley, with plans to continue on to a Master’s in Counselling Psychology.
When Jessica isn’t supporting clients, she enjoys singing and sounding for her own enjoyment, reading, being in or on the water, walking for hours, supporting animals as a volunteer board member for The Fraser Valley Humane Society or hanging out with her fur family and husband.
THE STARDUST EXPERIENCE FRAMEWORK
Dates and Time
Program Dates: February to June
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm (unless otherwise noted)
Location: Mission, BC, Canada
In-person gatherings are held locally. One virtual circle is included.
Circle Schedule:
February 8, Sunday – Virtual Circle (1:00 to 2:30 pm)
February 22, Sunday – In-Person Circle
March 29, Sunday – In-Person Circle
April 26, Sunday – In-Person Circle
May – No group circle. Month includes a 1-to-1 private session at The Wild Spirit Wellness Studio for integration and personalised support.
June 28, Sunday – In-Person Circle
Investment Options
Investment OPTION #1 : Circle of Stardust + One personal session
$555 Early Bird Investment
Available until January 1, 2026
$ 777 Standard Investment
Available after January 1, 2026
This option is ideal for those who are seeking a consistent, supportive monthly ritual without the inclusion of regular one-to-one sessions. This option includes one personalized 1-to-1 integration session.
What is included:
Four Circle of Stardust gatherings + 1 personalized 1-to-1 session + 1 virtual gathering
Nervous system regulation practices informed by somatic and neuroscience-based approaches
Facilitated circle and non-religious ceremony
Guided sound meditation at each gathering
Digital guidebooks to support your practice between circles
Investment OPTION #2 : Circle of Stardust + Monthly 1-to-1 Sessions at the wild spirit
$999 Early Bird Investment
Available until January 1, 2026
$1111 Standard Investment
Available after January 1, 2026
This option includes deeper, individualized support alongside the monthly circle experience.
What is included:
One monthly 1-to-1 holistic session at The Wild Spirit Wellness Studio. Session options include one hour massage therapy, craniosacral therapy, coaching, or tarot reading, based on your needs and preferences.
Four Circle of Stardust gatherings + 1 personalized 1-to-1 integration session + 1 virtual gathering
Nervous system regulation practices, circle and ceremony, and sound meditation
Digital guidebooks to support your practice between circles
early bird pricing ends January 1st, 2026
early bird pricing ends January 1st, 2026
JOIN THE CIRCLE OF STARDUST
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Investment OPTION #1 : Circle of Stardust + One 1-to-1 session
$555 Early Bird Investment
Available until January 1, 2026$777 Standard Investment
Available after January 1, 2026Ideal for those who are seeking a consistent, supportive monthly ritual without the inclusion of regular one-to-one sessions.
*Payment Plans Available*
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Investment OPTION #2 : Circle of Stardust + Monthly 1-to-1 Sessions
$999 Early Bird Investment
Available until January 1, 2026$1111 Standard Investment
Available after January 1, 2026Ideal for those who are seeking deeper, individualized holistic bodywork support alongside the monthly circle experience.
*Payment Plans Available*
Frequently Asked Questions
What does somatic movement entail?
Somatic movement in Circle of Stardust involves gentle, slow, and intentional movements designed to support awareness and nervous system regulation. Practices are guided and invitational, with an emphasis on noticing sensation rather than achieving specific shapes or outcomes. Movements are typically done seated or lying down and are adaptable to individual needs and comfort levels. The movements focus on releasing restrictions in the connective tissues of the body (fascia), improving breath capasity and cultivating a sense of full body and mind relaxation.
What holistic bodywork services are included in option #2 investment?
Relaxation Massage
Crainosacral Therapy
1-1 Sound Healing
Alternative non-touch options include: Life, Wellness and Grief Coaching or Intuitive Tarot Reading
Are payment plans available?
Yes. Payment plans are available. You may choose to pay in full, pay a 50 percent deposit with the remaining balance arranged in advance, or inquire about alternative options. If you have questions or need to explore a different arrangement, you are welcome to reach out to discuss what might feel supportive.
Can I participate if I have an injury or physical limitation?
In many cases, yes. Somatic movement practices are gentle and adaptable, and participation is always self-paced. You are encouraged to honour your body and modify or opt out of any movement as needed. If you have a current injury or medical condition, please share this in your application so appropriate accommodations can be considered. Circle of Stardust is not a substitute for medical care.
Do I need prior experience with somatic practices or meditation?
No prior experience is required. All practices are introduced gradually and guided with care. Beginners and those familiar with somatic or mindfulness practices are equally welcome.
Is this therapy or counselling?
No. Circle of Stardust is a wellness and educational offering. It is not psychotherapy, counselling, or medical treatment, and it does not replace professional mental health or medical care.
What if I feel overwhelmed during a gathering?
Participation in all practices is optional and self-directed. You are welcome to rest, step back, or simply observe at any time. Supportive grounding options are offered, and you are always encouraged to listen to your own needs.
What should I bring to the gatherings?
You are encouraged to bring a journal, water, and anything that helps you feel comfortable, such as layers, a cushion, or a shawl. All essential materials for practices and altar making will be provided unless otherwise noted.
What if I miss a session?
Because the circle builds over time, attending all gatherings is encouraged. If you miss a session, you will still be able to participate in future circles, and guidance will be offered to help you reconnect with the practices.
How many participants are in the circle?
Circle of Stardust is intentionally limited to a small group to support meaningful connection and continuity. Space is limited, and participation is confirmed through the application process.
