Together We Grow: Cultivating Community at the Spiral Goddess Collective

By Sen Wilde

The Spiral Goddess Collective stands as a beacon of Radical Community, a space where diversity, inclusivity, and empowerment are found at the heart of everything we do. Rooted in feminist principles and the celebration of divine feminine qualities such as collaboration, compassion, empathy and flow, we aim to challenge oppressive structures and foster a community where all individuals can thrive authentically. Cultivating a radical community within this unique space involves intentional practices that uphold our core values and drive meaningful change for our minds, bodies, spirits, and the world around us.
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At the Spiral Goddess Collective, we embrace intersectional feminism, recognizing that wellness and healing deeply intersect with race, class, disability, sexuality, gender, and other aspects of identity. We offer something to our community that is rarely found in other places and spaces dedicated to fitness, wellness, dance, or yoga—a space that is inclusive of all bodies and identities, not just in word, but in practice. Our approach to yoga, movement, and community is queer—unconventional, radical, inclusive, trauma-informed, creative, and deeply rooted in connection.

Radical queerness is about more than identity—it’s a revolutionary approach to life that questions and subverts traditional norms and binaries. In the quest for authentic healing and personal growth, embracing radical queerness offers a powerful catalyst for transformation. Radical queerness goes beyond the surface-level acceptance of LGBTQ+ identities; it challenges normative assumptions, disrupts oppressive structures, and celebrates the full spectrum of human experience. By integrating radical queerness into our communities, we foster environments that are truly inclusive, dynamic, and just.

Radical inclusivity is the foundation of the Spiral Goddess Collective. It involves creating a space where all identities are honored and celebrated, and where diversity is seen as a source of strength rather than division. Cultivating radical inclusivity at the Spiral Goddess Collective involves a multifaceted approach that embraces all body sizes, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, and socioeconomic class levels. By fostering a space where all individuals are empowered to be their authentic selves and to work towards a more equitable world, we serve as role models for radical community building. Through our intentional practices and unwavering commitment to these core values, the Spiral Goddess Collective not only enriches the lives of its members but also contributes to the broader movement for social change.

Cultivating relationships and connection outside the arrangements that our current culture presents to us can be a radical act in and of itself. Here, we recognize and emphasize the importance of interconnectedness, recognizing that true community is built on radical acceptance, radical inclusivity, and the authentic celebration of diversity. We recognize that diversity is not just about representation; it's about cultivating a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to the collective well-being. We invite you to come as you are and to discover that you are so much more than you’ve been allowed to be. We invite you to start healing your wounds so that together, we can participate in healing the systems and structures that cause these wounds. Transformative healing happens form the inside out and the outside in. When we move our minds/bodies together, we are stronger—we are a collective of power and potential!

In addition to radically queer yoga, dance, meditation, and mind-body movement, we imagine our space as one of boundless possibility, where differences are not merely tolerated but cherished as vital components of a vibrant and dynamic community. In January, we initiated our Radical Careworkers Coven, bringing area healthcare practitioners, healers, and careworkers, together for networking and support. And here we are, co-creating CommuniTea Connections, embodying the essence of community building through the shared ritual of tea. Tea rituals, steeped in tradition and mindfulness, provide a space for individuals to engage in meaningful conversations, share personal stories, and build relationships across diverse backgrounds.  This initiative brings people together in a serene and welcoming environment, where the simple act of brewing and sharing tea becomes a powerful tool for fostering connection and understanding.

My personal hope is that opening space for these rituals and connections will help foster and  encourage connection, diversity, inclusivity, personal growth and empowerment. My hope is to provide a safe space, a brave space, to explore one’s identity, express oneself freely and authentically, and regularly reflect on progress so that together we can create vibrant, resilient, and enriched space where everyone feels valued and empowered. By creating these intentional gatherings, CommuniTea Connections promotes a sense of belonging and solidarity, transforming the communal tea experience into a cornerstone of vibrant, understanding, and radically inclusive communities.