A Body Blessing for You
Join Allie from Ladygroove this Monday, September 30th at 1 PM CST for a transformative body blessing ceremony.
Don’t Miss Out! Join Allie from Ladygroove this Monday, September 30th at 1 PM CST for a transformative body blessing ceremony. It’s time to embrace self-love and honor your body in a beautiful way. Register today and secure your spot! *Exclusive to paid subscribers—details below.
A Body Blessing for You
I don’t know about you, but growing up, the only time I heard people talk about bodies was when they were labeled as skinny, fat, pretty, or ugly. “Skinny” and “pretty” were the only ones considered “acceptable.” So, it’s no surprise that as a young teenager, I developed an eating disorder and body dysmorphia, followed by chronic physical pain in my 20s. I went from hating my body to believing that my body hated me, a story I carried for most of my life. It wasn’t until my mid-to-late 30s that I began a new relationship with my body and discovered how good and sacred she truly is.
I’m so excited to share that next Monday, September 30th, at 1 PM Central, my wonderful new friend Allie Monday (Ladygroove) will join our monthly virtual gathering for all my paying Substack members.
Here’s a note from Allie, sharing more about herself and what she’ll be offering:
"I'm Allie: photographer, worshiper, lover of bodies, and the creator of Ladygroove. I’ve discovered the healing power in seeing and photographing a person’s body just as it is. A photoshoot that includes a body blessing—that’s Ladygroove.
In 2015, after coming out of disordered eating and complex PTSD, and experiencing a powerful liberation of both mind and body, Ladygroove was born. It’s an artful, easeful, and liberating experience in front of the camera. Over 450 humans have gone through what I call the Ladygroove Experience, and many have had a homecoming with their bodies.
In 2022, while shooting retreats, I felt a strong pull to guide people through a ceremony beforehand, honoring their nerves and bringing love, tenderness, and peace to the parts of themselves—physical or emotional—through something I began calling the Body Blessing. It’s a ceremonial shift from fear to love, a gift of your presence to yourself.
I’ve just returned to the U.S. after 14 months of travel, where I began offering the Body Blessing as a stand-alone ceremony. I’d love to offer this pocket of peace to each of you. During our live call, we’ll take time to be present with ourselves. I’ll guide you through a few simple practices to resource your mind and body as you deepen your self-love. All you need to bring is yourself. If you have some body oil, please bring that too (for your hands and face). Though I am a nude photographer, this is a clothed meditation.
It’s time to honor your body for all it has carried you through. I can’t wait to guide you through this nurturing half-hour I call The Body Blessing.
Dress cozy. Expect love. XO, Allie"
If you’d like to learn more or connect before the live event, you can find Allie on Instagram @ladygroove or at www.iamladygroove.com.
We can’t wait to be with you on Monday! I’m so excited for us to come together and bless these beautiful bodies that carry us through life.
With love,
Ruthie