About Spirit Moving
"Spirit" is the birthplace of our emotions, our character, our vitality, and our true self. For centuries, women have been judged and persecuted for following their spirit. Our spirit has been all but killed off, leaving many of us instinct-injured and fearful of claiming the wisdom that is our birthright. The word "spirit" is often associated with religion, but the root and original meaning of the word is "to breathe." It is both our life essence and the nourishment we need as we move through the tender process of transformation, as we face the inevitable changes in the cycle of life.
Spirit Moving nurtures and protects this life essence throughout the many expected and unexpected changes in a woman's life.
Through custom offerings, Spirit Moving creates a platform for women to honour their own vulnerability and innate wisdom, guiding them gently as they find their way home.
Spirit Moving nurtures and protects this life essence throughout the many expected and unexpected changes in a woman's life.
Through custom offerings, Spirit Moving creates a platform for women to honour their own vulnerability and innate wisdom, guiding them gently as they find their way home.
Kristen Roderick ~ Founder & Inspiratrice
Photo by Greg Pacek
My passion is creating beautiful spaces that offer sustenance, meaning and context at times of transition. As women move through major milestones like: becoming a mother, facing a serious illness, entering midlife, changing careers, losing a loved one, or becoming an elder, they may experience isolation or confusion about who they are, what they need or what’s next for them. Through intentional community ceremonies, personal rituals, dynamic online courses, and mentoring, I work with women from around the world through a shared desire for initiation, self-discovery and personal truth making. My hope is to offer experiences to reclaim what was once lost and move through life's thresholds with authenticity and wisdom.
My lifelong commitment to deep inner work is grounded in the desire for social justice and in understanding the social realities that affect personal and collective experiences. I incorporate feminine and Jungian psychology, narrative approaches, rites of passage, and dreamwork in my work with women, while striving to create safe, equitable and supportive space both in person and online.
My lifelong commitment to deep inner work is grounded in the desire for social justice and in understanding the social realities that affect personal and collective experiences. I incorporate feminine and Jungian psychology, narrative approaches, rites of passage, and dreamwork in my work with women, while striving to create safe, equitable and supportive space both in person and online.
I am a Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant® with a Masters Degree in Social Work and an Undergraduate Degree in Women’s Studies. I've been working in the field of women’s issues and women’s empowerment for over 20 years - marching through the streets in my university days, then later serving on women's boards and working with women's organizations in various ways.
I have ten years experience as a researcher-evaluator, community educator, and capacity builder, and worked with non-profit organizations in these capacities in Canada and internationally. My work has been presented at national conferences and my writing can be found in journals and blogs online and in academic publications. I am the co-author of a manual produced for the non-profit sector that has been used in colleges and universities across Canada and I am currently working on my first book, exploring women’s experiences of midlife.
In my personal time I enjoy biking along the Toronto waterfront, taking in live music, and cooking with my partner, Winston. I've dabbled in acting, co-starring in a feature-length film; in music, having written and performed a spoken word piece in a song about dreams; and in 2016, I embarked on my most ambitious role to date: Motherhood. When I'm not running my business or chasing after my spirited toddler, I'm most often pursuing my passion for textile arts while under the tutelage of an established Toronto textile artist. Read more about my personal story here, or join my popular Facebook or Instagram communities.
I have ten years experience as a researcher-evaluator, community educator, and capacity builder, and worked with non-profit organizations in these capacities in Canada and internationally. My work has been presented at national conferences and my writing can be found in journals and blogs online and in academic publications. I am the co-author of a manual produced for the non-profit sector that has been used in colleges and universities across Canada and I am currently working on my first book, exploring women’s experiences of midlife.
In my personal time I enjoy biking along the Toronto waterfront, taking in live music, and cooking with my partner, Winston. I've dabbled in acting, co-starring in a feature-length film; in music, having written and performed a spoken word piece in a song about dreams; and in 2016, I embarked on my most ambitious role to date: Motherhood. When I'm not running my business or chasing after my spirited toddler, I'm most often pursuing my passion for textile arts while under the tutelage of an established Toronto textile artist. Read more about my personal story here, or join my popular Facebook or Instagram communities.
What is a Life-Cycle Celebrant?
Life-Cycle Celebrants® are professional ceremony officiants certified by the Celebrant Foundation & Institute. We are trained in the theory and practice of rites of passage, effective storytelling, and in the rituals of cultures and traditions around the world. In collaboration with our clients, Life-Cycle Celebrants® create custom-made ceremonies to honor, acknowledge, and celebrate the most important milestones and moments in life.
Emblem
The emblem in the footer of our website is inspired by the Kali Yantra, a geometric symbol used for meditation or guidance. Kali is the Hindu Goddess of change, time & transformation. As an archetypal symbol, Kali helps us move through our inner depths, confront and work with the difficult parts of ourselves, and take action when we need to. She is a reminder of our own strength, and the gifts that are born from our struggles.