When I joined the TerraLuna, I felt that I was in a life crisis, looking for support. I didn’t know whether I was on the right path in my private life and professionally. Despite initial doubts about the online format, the support from the sisters quickly made me feel truly connected. Feeling seen and heard from the sisters empowered me to make important decisions for myself. Elena was the heart of our group and perfectly filled her role as our guide and mentor. I recommend the course to all the women in the world.
The community for self-empowerment and radical support for women, by women.
At Rising Rooted we know that women hold a limitless dwell of power in them.
By creating safe and intimate spaces for self-exploration and free expression, we radically change how we relate to ourselves and the world.
Together we create a reality where women know themselves and are seen by our society as liberated, wise, powerful beings, capable of doing anything they wish to do and even more. The catalysts for transforming our world for the better.
The Community
Rising Rooted is a community of women that gather to support each other and explore life together. We meet online and in-person in Portugal and in Italy, and we host gatherings both in English and Italian. We strive to be as inclusive and diverse as possible, welcoming all wom*n, from all backgrounds and identities. Becoming part of the Sisterhood means embarking on a journey to open yourself to a new way to embrace the full spectrum of life, the way you relate to yourself and others. How do you become part of the community? We offer a variety of gatherings and journeys that you can join: workshops, new moon circles, retreats, women’s gatherings and mentorship journeys. Both online and in-person, depending on the offerings.
Rising Rooted was born with the vision of creating safe spaces for women to redefine what it means to be a woman; to hold and be held without expectations; to freely express ourselves without judgment or limitations; to meet oneself with compassion; to reclaim and step into our power; to awaken the wisdom residing in our bodies that has been suppressed by patriarchal and capitalistic systems.
We believe that women can change our society and heal the wounds that are draining our world. Through a journey of self-exploration, empowerment, deep connection and liberation we open doors to radically transform our lives and our homes. Guided by earth-and-body-based wisdom and conscious practices.
The woman behind Rising Rooted: ELENA PIRONDINI
I always had a dream: having my living room full of women who did self care rituals, sang, danced, lovingly held each other, cried and laughed together. A space out of time where all that I am was simply embraced and accepted in its uniqueness; a place where I could feel safe to be myself without fear of being judged or misunderstood.
The first time I went to a women’s circle it felt like a home coming, and I realised that what I always dreamed of was not only possible but also available since centuries. Gathering in circle for centuries, women have fostered traditions, connections, and sustained entire communities by creating a space of deep sharing and learning.
So when I moved to Portugal from Berlin, I decided to gather the few women that I knew in my living room, holding the first circle of women: and this is how Rising Rooted was born.
Inspired by the book from S. Blackie, I chose Rising Rooted because of a deep belief at the core of this community: women are rising in their power to transform their lives and their society, but only if they’re rooted in the wisdom of their bodies, the Earth and sisterhood.
Coming from a background in critical theories, social and sustainable innovation, activism, and system change, I created this community following my mission to have a positive impact in the world. Here I bridge everything I am: designer, consultant, herbalist, activist, facilitator, mentor, daughter, sister, woman and more.
My experience in holding space and facilitating gatherings stems from an intuitive place. My work intertwines knowledge and practices from somatics, herbalism, mindfulness, ancient traditions, cyclical living, eco-feminism, meditation, yoga, dance, and more. What makes my space holding different is that I meet you exactly where you’re at: I hold your hand and guide you at your own pace, always adapting to your needs and uniqueness.
I’m a student as much as a guide, as I believe genuine guidance comes only when one has experienced what one preaches first hand. I’m constantly learning from mentors, researching, experiencing and studying new practices and tools to bring into Rising Rooted.
The TerraLuna Sisterhood was holding my hand while I was riding the rollercoaster of life. Whatever I asked for, I always got an answer and felt heard, held and seen by the sisters. Elena’s approach is uniquely dual-sided, which perfectly catered to my needs. On one hand, her loving and supportive presence offered a sense of calm and safety, allowing me to openly explore areas of my life where I felt disconnected and unsupported. On the other hand, she didn’t just listen; she challenged me to look beyond the surface, empowering me to reclaim my inner strength.
Every circle showed me that we are all going through a lot of same stories or feelings. We are all sisters and it’s so beautiful to support each other with a smile, with a homemade meal, if someone is stressed, or with a walk and some silence together. I wish the world more places like this, to grow a new type of community and respect for each other, not only women. Thank you Elena, from the deepest of my heart for creating such a treasure!
I love the essence, offerings and community of women Elena has created with rising rooted. She is such an inspiring, kind and talented woman, space holder and community weaver. Her big heart and compassion for all beings shines through in everything she does. She makes you feel comfortable, seen and heard which feels very nurturing and empowering to open up and share. These intimate women’s gatherings around the new moon have become my monthly anchor to ground, connect and grow. If you haven’t joined one yet, I highly recommend it.
A community that changes people’s lives and our story is deeply grounded in core values.
Women’s empowerment rooted in self-care, self-knowledge, embodiment and connection.
INDIVIDUAL & COLLECTIVE SUPPORT
We deeply believe that individual wellbeing is inherently connected to the collective one. We care for ourselves as we care for the Other—people and all living beings—with respect and reciprocal support. The biggest transformation comes when we embrace the interconnectedness that is at the core of our ecosystem.
GROUNDED & ESSENTIAL
By reconnecting to Earth- and body-based practices we are guided to go back to the essential parts of life, that are the most healing in a society that is disconnecting us to our innate power and wisdom. We speak the language of the body, the heart and Nature: the universal language of experiencing life at its fullest.
HONEST & OPEN
We’re not a performative community. We welcome your whole self. We’re not preaching ‘light and love’, and don’t care about how aesthetically pleasing the gatherings look. We create spaces where raw vulnerability and radical honesty are the pillars. Meeting each other with open arms and hearts.
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