Join Lauren + Meggie for a sacred winter journey with tea and sound, created to support slowing down, deep rest, and nervous system nourishment during the quieter season of the year.

We will begin with a grounding tea ceremony, inviting you to step out of the pace of daily life and arrive fully in the present moment. As the tea is prepared and shared, you are encouraged to attune to your senses and notice what arises within you. The tea will be thoughtfully selected to align with the winter season, time of day, and the shared intention of our gathering. This portion of the experience is gentle, reflective, and rooted in earth-based ritual.

From there, you will soften into an immersive sound journey. While resting comfortably, layers of sound and vibration wash through the body, supporting relaxation, sensory awareness, and nervous system regulation. Sound is received through the ears, skin, and deeper layers of the body, inviting the system to release tension and gently return toward balance and restoration.

This experience is designed to be receptive and spacious. There is nothing to do, fix, or achieve. Simply come as you are and allow yourself to receive.

Please bring anything that helps you feel warm, comfortable, and at ease while lying down, such as cozy layers or socks, a blanket or pillow, water, and a journal if you wish.

This experience is well suited for you if you:

• Are feeling stressed, overstimulated, or fatigued

• Crave deep rest, stillness, and a slower pace

• Enjoy ritual, sensory experiences, or contemplative practices

• Are curious about sound meditation or tea ceremony, whether new or experienced

• Want gentle nervous system support without needing to talk, process, or perform

Meet your Facilitators:

Lauren Nielson (Aloisio), RN

Lauren is a Registered Nurse, Reiki Master, and Sound Practitioner based in York, Maine. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare and more than a decade in holistic wellness, she bridges science and spirituality through nervous-system-informed sound practices. Lauren works with a wide range of sound instruments to support deep rest, emotional regulation, and energetic balance. Grounded in both clinical knowledge and intuitive awareness, she creates calm, compassionate spaces where participants can slow down, settle their nervous systems, and reconnect with their bodies. Lauren leads sound journeys, trainings, and retreats throughout New England.

Meggie Woodruff, NP

Meggie is a Nurse Practitioner and tea ritual guide based in Boston, Massachusetts. She has worked extensively with oncology patients and currently practices in palliative care and hospice. Meggie is also trained as a death doula and in ceremony and rites of passage work, with a focus on weaving ritual into both life’s major transitions and everyday moments. Through tea ceremonies, she invites presence, reflection, and connection, helping participants access the sacred through intentional, earth-based practice.