Welcome to Sacred Rhythms. We are a community, based in Greensboro, NC of seekers working to embody the Archetypal Feminine for the healing of ourselves and our world.

We work in yoga classes, in women's circles, in sacred ceremony and one-on-one to discover the power and potential of the Feminine experience. Our work centers fertility, creativity and balanced menstrual cycles; sacred sexuality; pregnancy, birth and motherhood initiations; and self-love, power, worthiness and effortless abundance.


Spring MotherCircle is now open

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Spring MotherCircle is now open ⭕️


Upcoming Classes & Events

Dawn creates beautiful, safe, and healing spaces for mothers on their journey through pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. I attended her prenatal yoga classes almost every week in my second and third trimester and have attended her childbirth workshop and mothers’ circle. I had a peaceful, empowered birth thanks to the mental, physical, and spiritual preparation from Dawn’s classes and have continued to foster a community with other mothers while prioritizing my mental and spiritual health as a new mom. Thank you, Dawn!!!
— Samantha Smith
I met with Dawn for a reiki session recently and it was my first time experiencing reiki. Dawn is so generous with her presence and time. I experienced her work as gentle and so grounded. Going in I wasn’t sure what to expect and she was wonderful in guiding with clarity. I will certainly love to work with her again.
— Catherine P.

Childbirth Education

Are you pregnant? Are you looking for support and education that will help you get ready for labor?

Dawn’s childbirth education course was developed from both her own homebirth experiences overlaid with the information and skills gathered as a trauma-informed yoga instructor, birth doula, reiki energy healer and parent. This course goes well beyond comfort measures and hospital procedures! We will explore both the profoundly spiritual and intensely physical processes that take place to create the initiation that is conscious birth.

 
 

Sacred Rhythms is a queer and trans affirming space.

(and I’m still learning)

 
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Art

Dawn at the Eve Gene installation

Art installation in collaboration with the "Eve Gene: a Dedication to the Womb"

Day 1 Poster and 2022 Calendar
$19.50
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Archetypal Menstrual Cycle Poster
$10.50

Dawn’s personal watercolor interpretation of the archetypal energy of the menstrual cycle was inspired by the book Wild Power. This 11”x12” poster illustrates the inner seasons, the 2 vias, the 5 chambers of menstruation, the moon cycle, and the powers of each season.

Available for free pick-up in Greensboro or $8 by mail.

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Get to know me

Check out this video recorded in April 2019 with my friend and fellow doula Amelia Mattock as part of her Lunch ‘N Learn video series. Thanks Amelia!

 

 

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About Dawn

I am passionate about bringing the Feminine forward! My goal is to remind people how to connect the body, mind and spirit in all aspects of life. Specifically, I focus on the spiraling cycles of a female body, and how healing our womb space can bring about peace, security and love on Planet Earth. Using traditional and modern tools for connecting to the Source of All Things, I seek to heal the Feminine psyche in the service of humanity.  

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Testimonials

Dawn does a fantastic job tailoring her class to what her participants need. Her experience as a birth doula and a mother herself means she’s been there, felt that, and can guide you through what you need to feel grounded, confident, and physically well during your pregnancy. I loved her classes and will definitely be back.
— Nichole Gibbs Preyer, prenatal student
I love working with Dawn, her creative spirit shines though all that she does. Her attention to detail and passion are at the forefront of each project she works on. Whether it is a new yoga class she is teaching or when she is coming up with new and beautiful ways to express her clients ideas in a website, print or logo design. I am so grateful to know and work with her. I highly recommend anyone looking for yoga or doula work to spark that relationship. You will be grateful you did!
— Audrey Stephens, Founder of Free Spirits Yoga
I started taking Dawn’s prenatal yoga class soon after finding out we were expecting again after having experienced a miscarriage six months prior. I knew I needed to take action and up my self care this time. Dawn’s class and services allowed me to take a big step in that direction.

Every week Dawn would lead us into an immersive experience that addressed our physical, emotional and spiritual journey as expecting and new mothers. I so valued and needed this time after a stressful workday. Dawn’s classes always stayed with me after each session and I give credit to her guidance and approach for opening me up to face fears and make difficult decisions that have allowed me to be the mother I wanted to become.

I knew I was interested in postpartum belly-binding, so it was great to know that Dawn would be able to provide that service as well!

I am so grateful for the path that Dawn’s services cleared for us as we became new parents. We can’t thank you enough, Dawn!
— SEA, prenatal student
I took Dawn’s prenatal yoga class from the mid first trimester to birth and loved every one. The positions, visualizations, meditations and breathing exercises were great for my first time mom worries, busy mind and strange body aches. Dawn individualized the the sequences based on my (and other mamas’) needs/trimesters and I felt good, mentally and physically after each class. These classes definitely helped me prepare for a satisfying birth experience and gave me better techniques to face the challenges and general stresses that came with my pregnancy. The postpartum classes are great too its just harder to get to those with a new baby!
— Cindy Flowers, prenatal student
Thanks Dawn for your wonderful spiritual healing work. I have had a trial to beat all and I don’t know how I would have managed with out you. ~Thank you for everything!!
— EB, prenatal and reiki client