Offerings
Ways to engage through private guidance, ongoing practice, and immersive retreats.
Offerings
Ways to engage through private guidance, ongoing practice, and immersive retreats.
Private Sessions
EMDR Mentoring with Nichola
It is helpful to have guides on our spiritual journey. Nichola has walked the path of inquiry, study and devotion. Trained as an Ayurvedic Practitioner, an EMDR Coach, (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a psychotherapy for addressing trauma and negative patterns), and as a Pastoral Care minister, she weaves these modalities together with practicality to gently guide you on your path of wellbeing.
$50 per session
One complimentary session per year with Garden of Self Expression Annual Membership
Personalized Practice Set with Siddhi
A personalized set designed for you.
With Siddhi's decades of experience and strong intuition, she knows how to create a personalized set to help reach your goals. A 21 day commitment of self practice is required.
All sessions will be arranged and paid directly to Siddhi.
$100 Personalized Practice Set with Siddhi (consists of 2 sessions)
One personalized practice set per year included with Garden of Self Expression Annual Membership
Contact Siddhi directly for details and registration
Group Gatherings
Bridging The Gap &
Saturday Morning Women's Sangha
Saturday Mornings: 7:45am - 8:45am PT Online
Do join us for Saturday morning Bridging The Gap & Women’s Morning Sangha.
We will begin gathering collectively and promptly at 7:45am for the discourse of the day followed by group discussion on the discourse topic. Meant to Bridge the Gap between theory and practice in our personal lives, this additional time on Saturday mornings is for sharing and reflecting in real time.
Following the discourse and discussion, our Saturday Morning Sangha practices begin. The sangha, a global community of women who meet weekly online and throughout the year at in-person retreats, uses the Saturday morning gathering to challenge mental constructs, move the body gently, activate the breath, and utilize mudra and mantra practices.
Open and welcoming to all women, all ages, drop in and explore what it means to live from a place of consciousness, compassion, creativity and friendship.
$15 per session (drop-in)
Free with Garden of Self Expression Annual Membership
Members are automatically added and receive the Zoom link 1 hour before each gathering.
Non-members may join by completing a one-time registration below to receive the Zoom link. Shared Wisdom will invoice $15 per session attended.
I Am Presence
March Spring Equinox - Autumn Equinox with Nichola
12 sessions - 1 hour each
All sessions recorded
A Six month journey into the practice of Self Awareness and Presence
with Nichola. There is a rhythm to the practice and embodiment of self awareness. It begins as a discipline and blossoms into a being-ness. This state of being-ness gives rise to Personal Liberation. There are no adequate words to describe Liberation. Liberation releases one from the talons of fear, judgment, and untruth. It is the ultimate state of personal freedom. We will gather online twice monthly for guidance, discussion, and micro practices.
Session Schedule
(All Mondays with alternating AM & PM sessions)
Opening Session: March 23 · 7–8 PM PT
April 6 · 9–10 AM PT
April 27 · 7–8 PM PT
May 11 · 9–10 AM PT
June 1 · 7–8 PM PT
June 15 · 9–10 AM PT
June 29 · 7–8 PM PT
July 13 · 9–10 AM PT
July 27 · 7–8 PM PT
August 17 · 9–10 AM PT
August 31 · 7–8 PM PT
Closing Session: September 21 · 9–10 AM PT
$111 per series
Free with Garden of Self Expression Annual Membership
To receive email reminders with Zoom link, please complete the appropriate onetime registration.
Metta Meditation
Join us on Monday mornings from 7:30-8am for a guided heart-centered meditation practice. Based on the Buddhist meditation of Metta or Loving Kindness, this practice encourages us to cultivate love and compassion for ourselves, for one another, and for the wider world.
At a time when heart intelligence is essential, this practice offers a grounding pause at the start of the week—inviting presence, connection, and care to ripple outward.
Led in rotation by five of our Teacher/Sangha Network Mentors.
Open to All — No Charge
Garden of Self Expression members will be automatically added and receive the Zoom link 1 hour before each gathering.
All others register onetime for weekly zoom links below.
Inform & Inspire
Six books each year, shared in thoughtful conversation.
A book is a device to ignite the imagination. In our book group, the solitary act of reading becomes a shared experience as we gather to reflect, observe, and discuss together. We read six books a year to inspire and inform.
As we read, we share musings and book observations as well as timing and Zoom links for our gatherings on our What’s App group.
Our current selection (March–April 2026):
Open to All — No Charge
To join our book club and receive communications, use the WhatsApp group link below.
Sa Ta Na Ma Meditation
A 21-Day Practice for Brain Health & Inner Clarity with Siddhi Ma
2026 Dates TBA
Throughout the day, our minds work tirelessly—thinking, planning, creating, remembering, and responding at a pace unprecedented in human history. It’s no wonder that stress, mental overwhelm, and cognitive fatigue have become so common. Our brains carry so much for us, and they thrive when given moments of intentional rest and renewal.
Dates TBA
To be notified when the next series is scheduled, please contact Siddhi
Emerson Inspiration
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson remains one of the great spiritual voices in American thought. His writings invite us back to inner authority, self-trust, and a deeper relationship with truth.
Join our WhatsApp group for near-daily Emerson inspirations and reflections.
Life is a journey,
not a destination.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Mantra Meditation Series
Moving from sound into silence—where thought softens, breath deepens, and stillness becomes home.
Evenings: March 1st - 11th, 2026, 7pm-7:25pm with Siddhi Ma
Join us daily on Zoom for a 21-minute practice:
11 minutes of mantra, followed by silence held with a specific mudra.
This series is designed to gently ease the busy mind, guiding participants from verbal expression into quiet presence, from the resonance of the human voice into silence, restoring inner ease, and allowing us to return to stillness.
Minimum donation: $111 which includes:
a 15 min personal check-in with Siddhi
Retreats
Details such as the schedule, preparation information, and what to bring will be emailed to registered participants prior to the retreats.
The Quiet Authority of Experience
1 Day Regional Retreat for Women:
— June 6th, 2026 @ Center for Spiritual Living, Tahoe, CA
— August 8th, 2026 @ Yoga Loft, Palo Alto, CA
There is a form of authority that does not push, prove, or perform. It is born of experience—lived, reflected upon, and integrated. It arises quietly, from having lived fully, loved deeply, lost honestly, and allowing life to shape wisdom. As the years of active caretaking and outer striving soften, many women find themselves at a threshold. Roles fall away. Time opens. A deeper question emerges: How do I now stand in my life?
This retreat invites women to consciously inhabit the Quiet Authority of Experience—the natural authority that emerges as wisdom, discernment, compassion, and presence.
Exploration/Movement/Breathwork/Revelation
What We Will Explore:
• Experience as a source of authority and trust
• The difference between knowledge and embodied wisdom
• Mentoring as offering rather than instruction
• Guiding without fixing, rescuing, or self-erasure
• Compassion grounded in discernment and self-respect
• Vitality as Presence and Aliveness
Full day retreat / Lunch included
$300 per event
OR $270 for The Garden of Self Expression Membership
Register by date and location
JUNE 6TH - TAHOE, CA
AUGUST 8TH - PALO ALTO, CA
The Quiet Way Back To Wholeness
1 Day Regional Retreat for Women:
— December 12th, 2026 - Pescadero, CA
When Trust Becomes Healing
We arrive on Earth whole. Yet our sense of unity and completeness can be fractured. Life’s experiences may leave painful memories in the body and tender spaces within the soul.
Wholeness requires trust — trust in ourselves, in those who walk beside us, and ultimately in the Divine.
Trust is a path to healing. Trust allows us to receive and embrace support. Trust is a gift we offer to those who stand with us and help carry us through heartbreak and challenge. Trust is both an expression of self-love and the ground upon which wholeness is rebuilt. Trust is the essence of healing.
This day is dedicated to strengthening trust — within yourself and in the world around you — so you may feel loved, held, and supported in your healing journey.
We welcome you home.
Full Day/Lunch Included
Open to All
Space Limited to 10 Participants
$300 per event
OR $270 for The Garden of Self Expression Membership
Retreats
4 Day Residential Retreat
Spring 2027
Details TBA
Sign up below to be notified when details are announced.
EMDR Mentoring with Nichola
It is helpful to have guides on our spiritual journey. Nichola has walked the path of inquiry, study and devotion. Trained as an Ayurvedic Practitioner, an EMDR Coach, (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a psychotherapy for addressing trauma and negative patterns), and as a Pastoral Care minister, she weaves these modalities together with practicality to gently guide you on your path of wellbeing.
$50 per session
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Private Sessions
EMDR & Mentoring with Nichola
Personalized Practice Set with Siddhi
A personalized set designed for you.
With Siddhi's decades of experience and strong intuition, she knows how to create a personalized set to help reach your goals. A 21 day commitment of self practice is required.
All sessions will be arranged and paid directly to Siddhi.
$100 Personalized Practice Set with Siddhi (consists of 2 sessions)
One personalized practice set per year included with Garden of Self Expression Annual Membership
Contact Siddhi directly for details and registration
It is helpful to have guides on our spiritual journey. Nichola has walked the path of inquiry, study and devotion. Trained as an Ayurvedic Practitioner, an EMDR Coach, (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a psychotherapy for addressing trauma and negative patterns), and as a Pastoral Care minister, she weaves these modalities together with practicality to gently guide you on your path of wellbeing.
$50 per session
One complimentary session per year with Garden of Self Expression Annual Membership
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Group Gatherings
Bridging The Gap & Saturday Morning Sangha
Saturday Mornings: 7:45am - 8:45am PT Online
Do join us for Saturday morning Bridging The Gap & Women’s Morning Sangha.
We will begin gathering collectively and promptly at 7:45am for the discourse of the day followed by group discussion on the discourse topic. Meant to Bridge the Gap between theory and practice in our personal lives, this additional time on Saturday mornings is for sharing and reflecting in real time.
Following the discourse and discussion, our Saturday Morning Sangha practices begin. The sangha, a global community of women who meet weekly online and throughout the year at in-person retreats, uses the Saturday morning gathering to challenge mental constructs, move the body gently, activate the breath, and utilize mudra and mantra practices.
Open and welcoming to all women, all ages, drop in and explore what it means to live from a place of consciousness, compassion, creativity and friendship.
$15 per session (drop-in)
Free with Garden of Self Expression Annual Membership
Members are automatically added and receive the Zoom link 1 hour before each gathering.
Non-members may join by completing a one-time registration below to receive the Zoom link. Shared Wisdom will invoice $15 per session attended.
Metta Meditation
Join us on Monday mornings from 7:30-8am for a guided heart-centered meditation practice. Based on the Buddhist meditation of Metta or Loving Kindness, this practice encourages us to cultivate love and compassion for ourselves, for one another, and for the wider world.
At a time when heart intelligence is essential, this practice offers a grounding pause at the start of the week—inviting presence, connection, and care to ripple outward.
Led in rotation by five of our Teacher/Sangha Network Mentors.
Open to All — No Charge
Garden of Self Expression members will be automatically added and receive the Zoom link 1 hour before each gathering.
All others register onetime for weekly zoom links below.
Inform & Inspire
Six books each year, shared in thoughtful conversation.
A book is a device to ignite the imagination. In our book group, the solitary act of reading becomes a shared experience as we gather to reflect, observe, and discuss together. We read six books a year to inspire and inform.
As we read, we share musings and book observations as well as timing and Zoom links for our gatherings on our What’s App group.
Our current selection (March–April 2026):
Open to All — No Charge
To join our book club and receive communications, use the WhatsApp group link below.
Emerson Inspiration
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson remains one of the great spiritual voices in American thought. His writings invite us back to inner authority, self-trust, and a deeper relationship with truth.
Join our WhatsApp group for near-daily Emerson inspirations and reflections.
Life is a journey,
not a destination.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Sa Ta Na Ma Meditation
A 21-Day Practice for Brain Health & Inner Clarity with Siddhi Ma
2026 Dates TBA
Throughout the day, our minds work tirelessly—thinking, planning, creating, remembering, and responding at a pace unprecedented in human history. It’s no wonder that stress, mental overwhelm, and cognitive fatigue have become so common. Our brains carry so much for us, and they thrive when given moments of intentional rest and renewal.
Dates TBA
To be notified when the next series is scheduled, please contact Siddhi
Retreats
Details such as the schedule, preparation information, and what to bring will be emailed to registered participants prior to the retreats.
The Quiet Authority of Experience
1 Day Regional Retreat for Women:
— June 6th, 2026 @ Center for Spiritual Living, Tahoe, CA
— August 8th, 2026 @ Yoga Loft, Palo Alto, CA
There is a form of authority that does not push, prove, or perform. It is born of experience—lived, reflected upon, and integrated. It arises quietly, from having lived fully, loved deeply, lost honestly, and allowing life to shape wisdom. As the years of active caretaking and outer striving soften, many women find themselves at a threshold. Roles fall away. Time opens. A deeper question emerges: How do I now stand in my life?
This retreat invites women to consciously inhabit the Quiet Authority of Experience—the natural authority that emerges as wisdom, discernment, compassion, and presence.
Exploration/Movement/Breathwork/Revelation
What We Will Explore:
• Experience as a source of authority and trust
• The difference between knowledge and embodied wisdom
• Mentoring as offering rather than instruction
• Guiding without fixing, rescuing, or self-erasure
• Compassion grounded in discernment and self-respect
• Vitality as Presence and Aliveness
Full day retreat / Lunch included
$300 per event
OR $270 for The Garden of Self Expression Membership
Register by date and location
JUNE 6TH - TAHOE, CA
AUGUST 8TH - PALO ALTO, CA
The Quiet Way Back To Wholeness
1 Day Regional Retreat for Women:
December 12th, 2026 - Pescadero, CA
When Trust Becomes Healing
We arrive on Earth whole. Yet our sense of unity and completeness can be fractured. Life’s experiences may leave painful memories in the body and tender spaces within the soul.
Wholeness requires trust — trust in ourselves, in those who walk beside us, and ultimately in the Divine.
Trust is a path to healing. Trust allows us to receive and embrace support. Trust is a gift we offer to those who stand with us and help carry us through heartbreak and challenge. Trust is both an expression of self-love and the ground upon which wholeness is rebuilt. Trust is the essence of healing.
This day is dedicated to strengthening trust — within yourself and in the world around you — so you may feel loved, held, and supported in your healing journey.
We welcome you home.
Full Day/Lunch Included
Open to All
Space Limited to 10 Participants
$300 per event
OR $270 for The Garden of Self Expression Membership
4 Day Residential Retreat
Spring 2027
Details TBA
Sign up below to be notified when details are announced.
I Am Presence
March Spring Equinox -
Autumn Equinox with Nichola
12 sessions - 1 hour each
All sessions recorded
A Six month journey into the practice of Self Awareness and Presence with Nichola. There is a rhythm to the practice and embodiment of self awareness. It begins as a discipline and blossoms into a being-ness. This state of being-ness gives rise to Personal Liberation. There are no adequate words to describe Liberation. Liberation releases one from the talons of fear, judgment, and untruth. It is the ultimate state of personal freedom. We will gather online twice monthly for guidance, discussion, and micro practices.
Session Schedule
(All Mondays with alternating AM & PM sessions)
Opening Session: March 23 · 7–8 PM PT
April 6 · 9–10 AM PT
April 27 · 7–8 PM PT
May 11 · 9–10 AM PT
June 1 · 7–8 PM PT
June 15 · 9–10 AM PT
June 29 · 7–8 PM PT
July 13 · 9–10 AM PT
July 27 · 7–8 PM PT
August 17 · 9–10 AM PT
August 31 · 7–8 PM PT
Closing Session: September 21 · 9–10 AM PT
$111 per series
Free with Garden of Self Expression Annual Membership
To receive email reminders with Zoom link, please complete the appropriate onetime registration.
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