Wintering: Rooting, Resting & Reclaiming Ourselves

Pammy Gaskin
2 days ago
3 min read

January arrives quietly.

After the outward energy of December — the gatherings, the expectations, the momentum — there is often a natural inward pull. A sense that something in us is asking to slow down, to soften, to land.

In nature, winter is not a pause in life — it is an essential season of restoration.

Roots grow deeper beneath frozen soil. Trees conserve energy. Seeds lie dormant, not inactive but preparing. Nothing is rushing, yet everything is in motion.

To practice wintering is to remember that we, too, are seasonal beings.

And yet, many of us have learned to move through winter as if nothing has changed — maintaining the same pace, the same expectations, the same output. We push against the season rather than listening to it.

Wintering offers a different invitation.

It asks us to:

slow the nervous system
ground back into the body
reclaim rest without guilt
root into what is essential
honour cycles of contraction as deeply meaningful

This season is not asking you to become someone new. It’s asking you to return — and to root more deeply into yourself.

Rooting Instead of Resolving

January often comes with pressure to “start fresh,” to set goals, to fix or improve ourselves.

But what if, instead of resolutions, we chose rooting?

Rooting is subtle. It’s slower. It’s not always visible.And it’s the foundation for any sustainable growth.

Rooting might look like:

fewer commitments and more spaciousness
embodied practices that anchor you in the present
gentle rhythms that support your nervous system
choosing rest before burnout forces it
being honest about capacity rather than pushing through

Rooting asks a different question:What do I need in order to feel safe, supported, and resourced right now?

For some, wintering means solitude and simplicity.For others, it means guidance, community, and being held in a supportive container.

There is no “right” way to winter — only a more truthful one.

Reclaiming Rest & Grounding the Body

Many of us live with a baseline level of urgency in our bodies. Even in quieter seasons, the nervous system stays alert, braced, waiting.

Winter offers an opportunity to gently unwind this pattern.

Grounding practices — breath, movement, presence, reflection, touch — help signal safety back into the body. They allow us to shift from survival mode into rest, connection, creativity, and clarity.

But this kind of rest can be hard to access alone.

Especially if:

slowing down feels unfamiliar or unsafe
you’ve been holding a lot for a long time
your body is tired but your mind keeps pushing

This is where intentional support can make a real difference.

Ways to Be Supported This Winter

This season, I’m holding space in two different ways — both rooted in grounding, nervous-system support, and deep reconnection.

The Membership

A steady, nourishing space to land.

The membership is a gentle container offering:

grounding and embodied practices
seasonal rhythms and reflections
nervous-system-friendly support
a sense of community without pressure or performance

It’s designed to support you through winter and beyond — not by adding more to your to-do list, but by helping you soften, regulate, and reconnect at your own pace.

💌 Email Subscriber Winter Offer As a thank you for being part of the mailing list, email subscribers receive an exclusive 50% off the membership:

Available on monthly or annual subscriptions
Offer valid until 28th February

This offer is not publicly available — it’s shared only via email.

If you’re not yet subscribed and feel drawn to join the membership, you can sign up to the mailing list here to receive the welcome offer. Rhythm of the seasons Membership.