<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;Hosted by Maren Hoflund, a licensed massage therapist, reiki master, integrative somatic trauma therapist, and sound healer, each episode explores practical healing methods that blend the mind-body connection with science-backed approaches you can actually use. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;In today's episode we discuss the history of the spring equinox and some examples of how you can celebrate in the modern world. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with me:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;Email Subscription Sign Up: &lt;a href= "https://tally.so/r/KYlBZA"&gt;https://tally.so/r/KYlBZA&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;Email: &lt;a href= "mailto:contact@mandalamethodhealing.com"&gt;contact@mandalamethodhealing.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;Website: &lt;a href= "http://mandalamethodmassage.com/"&gt;mandalamethodmassage.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;Book a Session: &lt;a href= "https://bit.ly/3SVgJFr"&gt;https://bit.ly/3SVgJFr&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 18pt;"&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/marenelizabethh/"&gt;@marenelizabethh&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;Facebook: &lt;a href= "facebook:%20https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588518357876"&gt; &lt;span class="s1"&gt;Mandala Method Healing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;Linked In: &lt;a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/maren-hoflund-424b43338/"&gt;Maren Hoflund &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;If this episode helped you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe for more conversations on bodywork, energy healing, and coming home to yourself.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 18pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sources&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 18pt;"&gt;Books&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;Loewe, E., &amp; Kellner, L. (2018). &lt;em&gt;The spirit almanac: A modern guide to ancient self-care&lt;/em&gt;. Penguin Random House.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 18pt;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Websites&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"&gt; &lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;Be Ceremonial. (2024, April 30). &lt;em&gt;Rituals for the spring equinox&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://www.beceremonial.com/blog/rituals-for-the-spring-equinox/"&gt; https://www.beceremonial.com/blog/rituals-for-the-spring-equinox/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"&gt; &lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;Celtic Lady. (2009, March). &lt;em&gt;Spring equinox&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "http://celticanamcara.blogspot.com/2009/03/spring-equinox.html"&gt;http://celticanamcara.blogspot.com/2009/03/spring-equinox.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"&gt; &lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;Forest Healing. (2025, March). &lt;em&gt;The significance of the spring equinox in Celtic and Pictish cultures&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://forest-healing.co.uk/articles/spring-equinox-celts-picts"&gt;https://forest-healing.co.uk/articles/spring-equinox-celts-picts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"&gt; &lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;Ireland Calling. (2023, July 25). &lt;em&gt;The spring equinox — ancient Celtic festival Ēostre&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://ireland-calling.com/eostre/"&gt;https://ireland-calling.com/eostre/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"&gt; &lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;Irish Culture and Traditions. (2024, March 20). &lt;em&gt;Spring renewal: Celebrating the first day of spring with Celtic traditions&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://irishcultureandtraditions.org/2024/03/20/spring-renewal-celebrating-the-first-day-of-spring-with-celtic-traditions/"&gt; https://irishcultureandtraditions.org/2024/03/20/spring-renewal-celebrating-the-first-day-of-spring-with-celtic-traditions/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"&gt; &lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;Moonfall Metaphysical. (2025). &lt;em&gt;Eostre, Celtic goddess of the spring equinox: A celebration of fertility and renewal&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://moonfallmetaphysical.com/s/stories/eostre-ancient-celtic-goddess-of-fertility/"&gt; https://moonfallmetaphysical.com/s/stories/eostre-ancient-celtic-goddess-of-fertility/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"&gt; &lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;The Comenian. (n.d.). &lt;em&gt;Meanwhile, in Ireland: Ostara&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://comenian.org/7527/news/meanwhile-in-ireland-ostara/"&gt;https://comenian.org/7527/news/meanwhile-in-ireland-ostara/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"&gt; &lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;The Irish Jewelry Company. (2024, May 20). &lt;em&gt;Celtic mythology and the spring equinox: A time of renewal and rebirth&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://www.theirishjewelrycompany.com/blog/post/celtic-mythology-and-the-spring-equinox-a-time-of-renewal-and-rebirth"&gt; https://www.theirishjewelrycompany.com/blog/post/celtic-mythology-and-the-spring-equinox-a-time-of-renewal-and-rebirth&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"&gt; &lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;Thorn &amp; Claw. (2025, March 1). &lt;em&gt;How to celebrate Ostara: The spring equinox&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://www.thornandclaw.com/blogs/news/how-to-celebrate-ostara-the-spring-equinox"&gt; https://www.thornandclaw.com/blogs/news/how-to-celebrate-ostara-the-spring-equinox&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"&gt; &lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;Wikipedia. (2026, February 2). &lt;em&gt;Wheel of the year&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_of_the_Year"&gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_of_the_Year&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 18pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Disclaimer&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for advice specific to your situation before starting any new treatment or wellness routine.&lt;/em&gt; &lt;em&gt;This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you make a purchase through these links. As an affiliate, I only recommend products that I truly believe in from companies that I personally trust.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Embodying Holistic Health

Maren Hoflund

Spring Equinox

MAR 31, 202616 MIN
Embodying Holistic Health

Spring Equinox

MAR 31, 202616 MIN

Description

Hosted by Maren Hoflund, a licensed massage therapist, reiki master, integrative somatic trauma therapist, and sound healer, each episode explores practical healing methods that blend the mind-body connection with science-backed approaches you can actually use. In today's episode we discuss the history of the spring equinox and some examples of how you can celebrate in the modern world. Connect with me: Email Subscription Sign Up: https://tally.so/r/KYlBZA Email: [email protected] Website: mandalamethodmassage.com Book a Session: https://bit.ly/3SVgJFr Instagram: @marenelizabethh Facebook: Mandala Method Healing Linked In: Maren Hoflund If this episode helped you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe for more conversations on bodywork, energy healing, and coming home to yourself. Sources Books Loewe, E., & Kellner, L. (2018). The spirit almanac: A modern guide to ancient self-care. Penguin Random House. Websites Be Ceremonial. (2024, April 30). Rituals for the spring equinox. https://www.beceremonial.com/blog/rituals-for-the-spring-equinox/ Celtic Lady. (2009, March). Spring equinox. http://celticanamcara.blogspot.com/2009/03/spring-equinox.html Forest Healing. (2025, March). The significance of the spring equinox in Celtic and Pictish cultures. https://forest-healing.co.uk/articles/spring-equinox-celts-picts Ireland Calling. (2023, July 25). The spring equinox — ancient Celtic festival Ēostre. https://ireland-calling.com/eostre/ Irish Culture and Traditions. (2024, March 20). Spring renewal: Celebrating the first day of spring with Celtic traditions. https://irishcultureandtraditions.org/2024/03/20/spring-renewal-celebrating-the-first-day-of-spring-with-celtic-traditions/ Moonfall Metaphysical. (2025). Eostre, Celtic goddess of the spring equinox: A celebration of fertility and renewal. https://moonfallmetaphysical.com/s/stories/eostre-ancient-celtic-goddess-of-fertility/ The Comenian. (n.d.). Meanwhile, in Ireland: Ostara. https://comenian.org/7527/news/meanwhile-in-ireland-ostara/ The Irish Jewelry Company. (2024, May 20). Celtic mythology and the spring equinox: A time of renewal and rebirth. https://www.theirishjewelrycompany.com/blog/post/celtic-mythology-and-the-spring-equinox-a-time-of-renewal-and-rebirth Thorn & Claw. (2025, March 1). How to celebrate Ostara: The spring equinox. https://www.thornandclaw.com/blogs/news/how-to-celebrate-ostara-the-spring-equinox Wikipedia. (2026, February 2). Wheel of the year. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_of_the_Year Disclaimer The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for advice specific to your situation before starting any new treatment or wellness routine. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you make a purchase through these links. As an affiliate, I only recommend products that I truly believe in from companies that I personally trust.