With the busyness and chaos of life, it’s easy to feel disconnected from our own body and emotions, and find ourselves reacting to everything that is thrown at us. We feel victimized and disempowered, and often find ourselves looking to blame anyone around us for our unhappiness. And all too often that unintentionally gets directed at the ones we love most. Our stress hormones get triggered by a simple thought or situation, and we go into survival mode, where we no longer feel safe to create or experience pleasure.

In this weekly class, we’ll practice some fundamental tantric breathing techniques, which will activate our energy as well as our physical body. We’ll work with our body chemistry to come back to our center, find our inner balance and strength, and unlock the sensual magic hidden within our cells. We will use breath, (personal) touch, guided meditation + movement, and energy work to activate the parasympathetic nervous system—rest + digest—and release our codependent tendency to expect anyone or anything outside of ourselves to generate our happiness. Our bodies are magical little pharmaceutical factories and tantric breath work is a delicious way to tune in to that. We will start to better hear our inner intuitive voice over the loudness of society, and we’ll begin to create new neural pathways so when you say your affirmations in the mirror, your cells will actually believe you! And as we begin to feel this erotic, magnetic empowerment within ourselves, it will so easily translate to deeper, more soulful, sensual connection with others. Now we can create and experience pleasure.

Every week we’ll start with some of the same basic techniques to help you get comfortable with creating your own practice. After our basics we’ll build on this with other somatic exercises, movement, energy clearing, and more as we dive into the curated topic for the week.

No experience necessary, the only requirement is respect for yourself and those in the class. Drop in when you can or attend regularly! Come by yourself or with your partner(s) and/or friend(s). All genders/couple types/orientation welcome!

$20/single class, or $45/four class pass

With the busyness and chaos of life, it’s easy to feel disconnected from our own body and emotions, and find ourselves reacting to everything that is thrown at us. We feel victimized and disempowered, and often find ourselves looking to blame anyone around us for our unhappiness. And all too often that unintentionally gets directed at the ones we love most. Our stress hormones get triggered by a simple thought or situation, and we go into survival mode, where we no longer feel safe to create or experience pleasure.

In this weekly class, we’ll practice some fundamental tantric breathing techniques, which will activate our energy as well as our physical body. We’ll work with our body chemistry to come back to our center, find our inner balance and strength, and unlock the sensual magic hidden within our cells. We will use breath, (personal) touch, guided meditation + movement, and energy work to activate the parasympathetic nervous system—rest + digest—and release our codependent tendency to expect anyone or anything outside of ourselves to generate our happiness. Our bodies are magical little pharmaceutical factories and tantric breath work is a delicious way to tune in to that. We will start to better hear our inner intuitive voice over the loudness of society, and we’ll begin to create new neural pathways so when you say your affirmations in the mirror, your cells will actually believe you! And as we begin to feel this erotic, magnetic empowerment within ourselves, it will so easily translate to deeper, more soulful, sensual connection with others. Now we can create and experience pleasure.

Every week we’ll start with some of the same basic techniques to help you get comfortable with creating your own practice. After our basics we’ll build on this with other somatic exercises, movement, energy clearing, and more as we dive into the curated topic for the week.

No experience necessary, the only requirement is respect for yourself and those in the class. Drop in when you can or attend regularly! Come by yourself or with your partner(s) and/or friend(s). All genders/couple types/orientation welcome!

$20/single class, or $45/four class pass

With the busyness and chaos of life, it’s easy to feel disconnected from our own body and emotions, and find ourselves reacting to everything that is thrown at us. We feel victimized and disempowered, and often find ourselves looking to blame anyone around us for our unhappiness. And all too often that unintentionally gets directed at the ones we love most. Our stress hormones get triggered by a simple thought or situation, and we go into survival mode, where we no longer feel safe to create or experience pleasure.

In this weekly class, we’ll practice some fundamental tantric breathing techniques, which will activate our energy as well as our physical body. We’ll work with our body chemistry to come back to our center, find our inner balance and strength, and unlock the sensual magic hidden within our cells. We will use breath, (personal) touch, guided meditation + movement, and energy work to activate the parasympathetic nervous system—rest + digest—and release our codependent tendency to expect anyone or anything outside of ourselves to generate our happiness. Our bodies are magical little pharmaceutical factories and tantric breath work is a delicious way to tune in to that. We will start to better hear our inner intuitive voice over the loudness of society, and we’ll begin to create new neural pathways so when you say your affirmations in the mirror, your cells will actually believe you! And as we begin to feel this erotic, magnetic empowerment within ourselves, it will so easily translate to deeper, more soulful, sensual connection with others. Now we can create and experience pleasure.

Every week we’ll start with some of the same basic techniques to help you get comfortable with creating your own practice. After our basics we’ll build on this with other somatic exercises, movement, energy clearing, and more as we dive into the curated topic for the week.

No experience necessary, the only requirement is respect for yourself and those in the class. Drop in when you can or attend regularly! Come by yourself or with your partner(s) and/or friend(s). All genders/couple types/orientation welcome!

$20/single class, or $45/four class pass

With the busyness and chaos of life, it’s easy to feel disconnected from our own body and emotions, and find ourselves reacting to everything that is thrown at us. We feel victimized and disempowered, and often find ourselves looking to blame anyone around us for our unhappiness. And all too often that unintentionally gets directed at the ones we love most. Our stress hormones get triggered by a simple thought or situation, and we go into survival mode, where we no longer feel safe to create or experience pleasure.

In this weekly class, we’ll practice some fundamental tantric breathing techniques, which will activate our energy as well as our physical body. We’ll work with our body chemistry to come back to our center, find our inner balance and strength, and unlock the sensual magic hidden within our cells. We will use breath, (personal) touch, guided meditation + movement, and energy work to activate the parasympathetic nervous system—rest + digest—and release our codependent tendency to expect anyone or anything outside of ourselves to generate our happiness. Our bodies are magical little pharmaceutical factories and tantric breath work is a delicious way to tune in to that. We will start to better hear our inner intuitive voice over the loudness of society, and we’ll begin to create new neural pathways so when you say your affirmations in the mirror, your cells will actually believe you! And as we begin to feel this erotic, magnetic empowerment within ourselves, it will so easily translate to deeper, more soulful, sensual connection with others. Now we can create and experience pleasure.

Every week we’ll start with some of the same basic techniques to help you get comfortable with creating your own practice. After our basics we’ll build on this with other somatic exercises, movement, energy clearing, and more as we dive into the curated topic for the week.

No experience necessary, the only requirement is respect for yourself and those in the class. Drop in when you can or attend regularly! Come by yourself or with your partner(s) and/or friend(s). All genders/couple types/orientation welcome!

$20/single class, or $45/four class pass

With the busyness and chaos of life, it’s easy to feel disconnected from our own body and emotions, and find ourselves reacting to everything that is thrown at us. We feel victimized and disempowered, and often find ourselves looking to blame anyone around us for our unhappiness. And all too often that unintentionally gets directed at the ones we love most. Our stress hormones get triggered by a simple thought or situation, and we go into survival mode, where we no longer feel safe to create or experience pleasure.

In this weekly class, we’ll practice some fundamental tantric breathing techniques, which will activate our energy as well as our physical body. We’ll work with our body chemistry to come back to our center, find our inner balance and strength, and unlock the sensual magic hidden within our cells. We will use breath, (personal) touch, guided meditation + movement, and energy work to activate the parasympathetic nervous system—rest + digest—and release our codependent tendency to expect anyone or anything outside of ourselves to generate our happiness. Our bodies are magical little pharmaceutical factories and tantric breath work is a delicious way to tune in to that. We will start to better hear our inner intuitive voice over the loudness of society, and we’ll begin to create new neural pathways so when you say your affirmations in the mirror, your cells will actually believe you! And as we begin to feel this erotic, magnetic empowerment within ourselves, it will so easily translate to deeper, more soulful, sensual connection with others. Now we can create and experience pleasure.

Every week we’ll start with some of the same basic techniques to help you get comfortable with creating your own practice. After our basics we’ll build on this with other somatic exercises, movement, energy clearing, and more as we dive into the curated topic for the week.

No experience necessary, the only requirement is respect for yourself and those in the class. Drop in when you can or attend regularly! Come by yourself or with your partner(s) and/or friend(s). All genders/couple types/orientation welcome!

$20/single class, or $45/four class pass

In this 2 hour hands on workshop we will dive into the basics of how to navigate your astrology birth chart, learning about the 12 houses, the archetypes of each planet and how to decipher how each will behave in your chart based on sign, location, and aspects made to other planets. We will also touch on money, career, life purpose, love + intimacy, karmic lessons and past life connections and how to find those in your chart. I will also show you how to compare compatibility between two charts, which is so helpful to successfully navigate romantic relationships, friendships, potential business partner or clients, or your own family members or children. You will get the most out of this workshop if you come prepared with a print out of your own astrology natal wheel chart which you can find on many different websites for free using your birth date, time and city. If you need any help looking up your birth chart calculation, please feel free to reach out to me at candy@joyfullyblooming.com

See you soon!

With the busyness and chaos of life, it’s easy to feel disconnected from our own body and emotions, and find ourselves reacting to everything that is thrown at us. We feel victimized and disempowered, and often find ourselves looking to blame anyone around us for our unhappiness. And all too often that unintentionally gets directed at the ones we love most. Our stress hormones get triggered by a simple thought or situation, and we go into survival mode, where we no longer feel safe to create or experience pleasure.

In this weekly class, we’ll practice some fundamental tantric breathing techniques, which will activate our energy as well as our physical body. We’ll work with our body chemistry to come back to our center, find our inner balance and strength, and unlock the sensual magic hidden within our cells. We will use breath, (personal) touch, guided meditation + movement, and energy work to activate the parasympathetic nervous system—rest + digest—and release our codependent tendency to expect anyone or anything outside of ourselves to generate our happiness. Our bodies are magical little pharmaceutical factories and tantric breath work is a delicious way to tune in to that. We will start to better hear our inner intuitive voice over the loudness of society, and we’ll begin to create new neural pathways so when you say your affirmations in the mirror, your cells will actually believe you! And as we begin to feel this erotic, magnetic empowerment within ourselves, it will so easily translate to deeper, more soulful, sensual connection with others. Now we can create and experience pleasure.

Every week we’ll start with some of the same basic techniques to help you get comfortable with creating your own practice. After our basics we’ll build on this with other somatic exercises, movement, energy clearing, and more as we dive into the curated topic for the week.

No experience necessary, the only requirement is respect for yourself and those in the class. Drop in when you can or attend regularly! Come by yourself or with your partner(s) and/or friend(s). All genders/couple types/orientation welcome!

$20/single class, or $45/four class pass

In this 2 hour ONLINE workshop led by Trauma Informed Tantra Practitioner & Reiki Master Candy Elliott Reeder, we’ll talk about how to work with your mind, your ‘shadow’, and your body chemistry to help identify and soulfully move through the limiting beliefs stopping you from shifting into the rich, joyful, yummy version of life you wish to be living!

There’s a balance between the piece of you that says I can find joy in whatever life situation I find myself in, and the other part that says wow I’d really love THIS part of my life to be different—and it motivates us to make a change.

Something that I’ve learned is that when we want to make a change in our life, there has to be something that falls away. Maybe you’re frustrated with something your partner does, and you’ve created a wall that you refuse to break down. Maybe you view yourself or some part of life in a way that is no longer helpful to your growth, or keeps you from believing in yourself. Maybe you constantly feel like a victim to your circumstances. But something has to make room for the new way of living, and that is the part that gets really scary. Because we get so used to something, we get comfortably uncomfortable, and we truly identify with the stories that we are telling, and living, and being. Maybe you set some goals, start saying affirmations in the mirror, and either things don’t shift, because you don’t believe you can on the cellular level, or they do, and it’s terrifying. And you slip back into where it’s familiar.

In this workshop, I wanted to share some of the tools and things ive been using to help me get past that fear of loss, of change, of possible failure and disappointment, and start to shift into that delicious version of life that I’m wanting to live. I’m not saying I have a quick fix answer, but it’s working, and it’s exciting, and I want to share that with you if you’re trying to change some things too!

This is an inclusive, ONLINE event! All people types are invited and welcome. Please grab your ticket below and share with a friend who is ready to Release & Receive!

I’ve been reading a lot lately about the science behind the power of heart and brain alignment, especially in groups, and with specific intention. Come pour your love + energy into healing instead of anxiety, and join us for a guided meditation + sound bath in a serene forest setting. I’ll lead us through a guided heart opening meditation where we’ll come together, uniting our intentions to send healing to momma Earth + climate, and safety + security to our brothers + sisters who are currently in crisis on the east coast. This is a pay-what-you-can event, and all donations will be sent by me to flooding relief + assistance.

All ages welcome. Please RSVP so we know how many to expect.

Please bring your own water, a yoga mat or folding chair, any cushions/blankets etc you’d like for comfort to relax on the wooden deck surrounded by quiet trees.

Location
2314 N High Cross Rd, Urbana
Turn in at the big Green Island sign, and follow the road alllll the way down (yes, PAST the yoga retreat center) to the 3 houses at the end, where you can park. We will meet you there to direct you to the path into the woods where we’ll be setting up on the deck.

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This is a sliding scale, pay what you can, all love offerings accepted ($0 - $50)
Click "Add a Pay What You Want amount" during checkout, or bring cash.

Please message me if you have any questions!

In-person or via Zoom!
Sunday September 22 (10am-4pm)

Certificate will be awarded at the end of the training on Sunday

In this cozy, intimate setting we’ll learn about the essence, history, and principles of reiki, deep dive into ‘shadow work’ and how incorporating energy healing into your life begins to shift you from the inside out, receive your Reiki Level 1 Attunement, practice on yourself and others in the group, and receive reiki as others also practice. We’ll mostly be covering self healing with reiki, but will also touch on reiki for others and incorporating reiki energy healing into your current practice or beginning a business as a reiki practitioner.

No prior experience with Reiki is required to attend, however a desire and willingness to slowly transform into the strongest, most authentic version of yourself is recommended!

Plant based snacks and light lunch will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer or have dietary needs.

Please bring items for taking notes, a refillable water bottle, and anything else to help you feel comfortable. We’ll be indoors, but may go outside briefly depending on weather for a meditation in nature, so warm outerwear recommended.

Well World Center

309 W Clark St Champaign, 61821 IL

Cost/Energy Exchange: $225

Zoom Option Available!
Register Here for Zoom Option Here

Something that I’ve noticed about myself, especially lately as a single mom in a world that increasingly glamorizes women as self sufficient, is how much of my life is lived through my masculine energy—my wild feminine kept hidden inside. As beings we are made of a balance of masculine and feminine energy, no matter our gender. But between being the fierce, protective “momma bear” for my kids (which despite it’s name is very masculine in nature), and providing physically and financially as well as emotionally for them, and for myself, managing my home, and my business, and attempting to construct some sort of social life… it seems to leave little room to be in my healthy feminine of passion, sensuality,  and creativity. You??

What might it feel like to flow effortlessly between the two energetics of doing and being? For all gender types to take the healthy masculine confidence in who I am, and say: If I’m not needed just to provide, protect, and procreate, what does it feel like to be in my aliveness, in play, in my ability to receive? To move blissfully between the space of “mission” and “inspired action”?

With all the solar activity sending us energy, we’re feeling a pull to step into our “homo luminous” body, or the merging of our Light body into our physical body, and become One with ourselves, our inner masculine + feminine.

This autumn equinox, right on the tail of a powerful full moon + lunar eclipse, we’ll sit at the balancing edge of Light and Dark, preparing to move into the darker part of the year here in the northern hemisphere. If you’re ready for a powerful shift of energy within yourself, come join us for a  blending of cultural healing practices with a Fire Ritual I’m calling Wild Luminous. This will include some guided meditation to help you get clear on what is blocking you from living in a healthy balance of masculine and feminine, some somatic exercises to shift out of the spinning mind and into the body, and some music and movement around the bonfire to alchemize our desire to burn out our old patterns of thinking, and invite in our “homo luminous” Self.

All gender types welcome. Come by yourself or come with friends or your partner(s). In case of stormy weather, we’ll move this event indoors around a burn bowl. Let’s glow!

“Knowing that you love the earth changes you, activates you to defend and protect and celebrate. But when you feel that the earth loves you in return, that feeling transforms the relationship from a one-way street into a sacred bond.”

— Robin Wall Kimmerer (Braiding Sweetgrass)

In this aromatherapy workshop we’ll get both scientific and spiritual about the medicinal and energetic properties of various plants, crystals, and elements, and practice tuning in to more deeply feel connected with Momma Earth. We’ll talk about which body systems are affected by different plants, and cover some basic reflexology to learn how/where to best apply your plants & oils effectively. All attendees will curate and make their own custom aromatherapy roller using high quality essential oils, crystals, and plants from my garden.

Thursday 6:00-7:30pm
$30

Step out of chaotic life and come join us out in the woods for a moment of Serenity. Sound bath in the forest is an amazing combination of feeling like you’re traveling the cosmos, and grounding surrounded by wind rustling trees, birdsong, and occasionally a deer! I’ll bring the singing bowls and some bug spray.

Please bring your own water, a yoga mat or folding chair, any cushions/blankets etc you’d like for comfort.

Location
2314 N High Cross Rd, Urbana
Turn in at the big Green Island sign, and follow the road alllll the way down to the 3 houses at the end, where you can park. We will meet you there to direct you to the path into the woods where we’ll be setting up on the deck.

Sliding Scale
This is a sliding scale, pay what you can, all love offerings accepted ($0 - $40)
Click "Add a Pay What You Want amount" during checkout, or bring cash.

Please message me if you have any questions!

What exactly is a “Soulgasm”? I don’t know, it’s not even a real word. I made it up. But the reality of modern life is we are so busy, often so tuned *outward* towards social media, religious, political and cultural authority, global events, and many of us have to HUSTLE in order to even keep a roof over our heads. We hardly have a moment for self care let alone meaningful, intimate connection. So when it comes to intimacy in the bedroom, the average goal-oriented, friction-based session lasts about 7.5 minutes 😳🫣😩 If you are longing for something more... What if we could tune so richly into ourselves, our partner, even momma Earth, and experience delicious, “soulgasmic” Love making, in a way that the energy of it sticks with you, bringing magic from your very Soul all the way into your mundane?

In this 2.5 hour workshop we’ll discuss intimacy as it’s commonly experienced, the creative power of pleasure and sexual energy, shame and some psychology surrounding it. We’ll talk about hormones and their role in how we commonly give away our power. We’ll dive in to how you can absolutely make love with yourself, (without even touching your sacred parts, though that’s nice too), and how that is the basis for non codependent, soulful connection with others. We’ll do some tantric exercises to bring you out of your head and into your body, working with breath, authentic sensual movement, and erotic meditation to connect with the stars we’re made of, the sensuality of Mother Earth, and the divine within our very Self ❤️

All gender and human types are welcome, I don’t care whether you think you’ll fit in. We want you.

$45/attendee includes workshop and refreshments

Please wear comfortable clothes for movement and anything you feel sensual in, bring note taking materials, and yoga mat or pillow for meditation.

Well World Center

309 W Clark St

Champaign, IL, 61820

free street parking on Clark and Prairie

Has anyone ever told you how RADIANT you are when you’re pouring yourself into something you’re passionate about?!

Why is it that our dreams, wishes and desires so often get pushed to the back burner, and we’re made to feel like they can only be looked at if we’ve finished all our other responsibilities, and only if it fits in with what is convenient or socially acceptable to everyone else? Wouldn’t it make sense that we might be more productive if we could be more present with what actually LIGHTS US UP? And is it our situation itself, or the way we’re perceiving it?

The word ‘Sacred’ refers to something that is set apart from the rest of regular life, something that connects you to the highest, most divine part of yourself. I would relate it to the spark that helps us feel like there is something greater than us out there. ‘Profane’ refers to anything outside of what is Sacred—the mundane, the ordinary, the day to day living. Our physical body, and how we care for it. What if we could tune in so deeply to our passion and joy that we could begin to feel the Sacred within every part of ourselves? How would that shift the way you move through life??

In this 2.5 hour workshop we will discuss how feeling drained or burned out from stressful or toxic life circumstances creates both physical and energetic blocks in our creativity and abundance. We’ll talk about how when we can get our sacral chakra (linked to our sexual energy) flowing and happy, then we can begin to clear these channels, and create a life that feels amazing. No matter your gender, your ‘womb space’ is your seat of creation and abundance, it is where we birth new ideas, relationships, habits and opportunities. We will do some somatic exercises that you can take into your daily life to help release stress stored in your cells, as well as some interactive activities that will help us lean into vulnerability and deepen our emotional intimacy, ultimately teaching us to *trust* ourselves more. We’ll learn how Self Pleasure and loving touch creates chemicals in our bodies that literally connect us with our Sacred, Divine higher self, and then we’ll finish with an energy clearing guided meditation to connect with and fall in love with all parts of you.

• ALL gender, race, personality, and human types are welcome, we see you, we love you, we want you with us.

• Please bring a yoga mat if you have one, note taking materials, and anything you’d like for comfort, pillow, etc.

• Water and light refreshments will be provided. Dress in something comfortable for gentle movement, and anything you feel sensual in.

• Metered street parking on Park and Church street available.

Saturday, May 25
6:30-9:00 pm
Zen River, Champaign, IL

$45/attendee