Embrace Winter Light: Morning Meditation Series

Transform Winter’s Darkness Into Inner Light

What if the coldest, darkest months could become your most grounding and transformative season?

Registration

Winter's extended nights aren't just something to endure—they're a unique invitation to turn inward and cultivate deep resilience. Join experienced teacher Coral, with assistance by twinkle, for an extraordinary 1-month journey designed to carry you through winter's depth with warmth, connection, and self-compassion. Come Exactly As You Are

Video on or off. PJs or cozy clothes. Coffee in hand or still half-asleep.

Practice sitting, standing, lying down, or walking the dog. Tired? Wide awake? Somewhere in between? Perfect.

We're not asking for perfection—we're inviting your presence. Show up with your full humanity, your fatigue, your tenderness, your curiosity. We'll hold it all with care.

What we do encourage: gentle daily commitment as an anchor through winter's changing weather.

❄️ Your Journey Through Winter 

JANUARY: Building Your Foundation
January 1-31, 2026 | 7 AM ET with Coral and twinkle

Start the new year with gentle, embodied practice that grows with you:

  • Progressive meditation training that expands naturally from 5 to 20 minutes

  • Somatic techniques woven into each session

  • Warm, co-regulating playful presence and connection

  • Perfect for building sustainable practice without overwhelm

Monthly Commitment
160-200 in your currency (USD/CAD/GBP/EUR)

Daily Contribution
6-12 per day in your currency (USD/CAD/GBP/EUR)

💳 Payment Details
January: coralshort@gmail.com

📍 Canadian participants: e-transfer
📍 International participants: PayPal

Meet Your Teachers:

Coral Short (they/them)
A first-generation settler of Irish descent based in Tiohtià:ke, Coral completed True North Insight's Mentorship program in 2022 and has since been weaving communities together through Somatic and Dharmic gatherings internationally. They recently completed the Mindfulness Facilitation Certification Program with Dawn Mauricio. Rooted in embodiment, nature, and liberation, Coral creates heart-softening spaces where joy and depth coexist. www.coralshort.com

Ryan 'twinkle' Backer (they/them) is an age activist and writer dedicated to growing intergenerational justice and age equity. Deeply grounded in contemplative practice, twinkle has sat many long retreats. They integrate this mindfulness into their anti-ageism advocacy and actively serve as a peer leader at Queer Sangha at Brique par Brique. Backer's work demonstrates that inner stillness and compassion are essential tools for achieving social progress. www.ageactivism.com

Access video recordings of the meditations so far here.

Testimonials

“Mix of somatics and stillness/classic meditation was nice.”

I liked “being able to connect with people on a heart level before I start my day.”

“I liked the variety of anchors and somatic tools we explored, using all of our sense so that we can discover the ones that work well for us.”

“I loved the schedule, loved building capacity.”