Spiritual Sovereignty:
A Writing with the Ancestors Circle
Pay From the Heart Benefit for Gaza Soup Kitchen
(No one turned away for lack of funds)
March 26, 2026 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM EST
with Tanya Taylor Rubinstein
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Step Into Your Spiritual Sovereignty
in Beloved Community
What does it mean to live in sovereignty in the world as it is right now?
What does it mean to feel clear, free, and deeply rooted in who you are, while also recognizing that we are living inside systems that are crumbling, breaking, and being torn apart?
How do we move from toxic, extractive, patriarchal narratives toward collaborative, life-honoring, matriarchal ways of being?
And how do we do that not only as individuals, but as communities?
Spiritual Sovereignty is not isolation.
It is not rugged individualism.
It is not bypassing the world.
Spiritual sovereignty is the embodied knowing that we belong to ourselves, to our lineages, to the land — and to each other.
Clarity without disconnection.
Freedom without fragmentation.
Power without domination.
This 90-minute Writing with the Ancestors Circle is an invitation to land in your sovereignty while weaving it into collective healing.
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Why This Circle?
We are living at a threshold moment.
For our collective narratives to shift, from domination to collaboration,and from hierarchy to reciprocity, we must cultivate sovereign individuals and sovereign communities.
Reconcile with our ancestors
Heal what has been silenced
Remember what has been buried
Call forward what wants to be born
In this gathering, we expand sovereignty beyond the individual self.
We explore how sovereign villages — online and offline — can be rooted in ancestral intelligence, creative power, and collective care.
And we gather in direct solidarity.
This is a Pay-From-the-Heart event benefiting Gaza Soup Kitchen, supporting vital food relief efforts for families in Gaza.
Your participation becomes both spiritual practice and material action.
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Kind Words
from a Few of Tanya's Clients
A sacred form of activism...
It is a rare experience for me to find a collaborator such as Tanya to do my deep work. She has an incredible capacity for insight and the ability to hold space for what is, meeting me exactly where I am. My first constellation session was clear, efficient, and abundant, giving me food for thought that continues to reveal itself. In this crazy world, wondering how one can contribute, working with Tanya in this way feels like its own necessary and important form of activism for both of us.
— Sarah Kerstin Gross (Writer, Business Owner)
“This work is helping me heal...”
Working with Tanya Taylor Rubinstein on ancestral constellation was truly transformative. I’ve done ancestral healing for years, mostly focusing on ancient, healed ancestors, but Tanya’s approach focused on the recent ancestors — those still carrying unresolved trauma.
During our blind constellation, the focus turned to my father and paternal grandfather, a man I knew little about. Through the process, I gained deep insight into how my father’s relationship with his own father mirrored the struggles I had with him.I also developed a new empathy for my grandfather’s wounds, his anger and criticism of his children and saw how that energy had been passed down.
Most powerfully, I began to recognize gifts from my father I had overlooked before. This work is helping me heal and shift how I move through the world.
If you’re ready to heal generational wounds and rewrite family narratives, I highly recommend Tanya’s work. It’s a powerful way to shift old patterns and gain a deeper understanding of your family’s story.
— Epiphany Jordan (Healer, Writer, Author, Tarot Reader)
“Impeccable space... anchored in the sacred.”
Tanya holds impeccable space that is steeped in the sacred – specifically connected to and deeply held by the wisdom of the land and the helpful ancestors who have come before us.
Working with her gave me insight into a pattern I had been operating from since childhood. Once identified, I could feel my system being unburdened by the weight I had been carrying.
A subtle release has been occurring since our session, and I feel I now have much greater access to my inner wisdom and higher self. I’ve also been able to set important boundaries with people from whom I had previously tolerated unhealthy behavior.
I feel much more inner authority, and life feels a bit easier. I am hopeful for what lies ahead.
— Jenn Tasnim Savage (Spiritual Coach for Women, Writer)
“She supported me in the ultimate radical soul liberation...”
Tanya has been the ancient midwife of my story. She cradled me, wept with me, sang me through my grief, coaxed my words, and gently guided me to the courage to birth my voice.
She once said to me, ‘I can’t promise you safety here.’ In its place, she supported me in the ultimate radical soul liberation -- the telling of my story
— Melissa K. Somatic Therapist and Author
“These stories heal, inspire and ignite in ways you never imagined.”
Tanya Taylor Rubinstein is the Story Shaman. Let us not use this word lightly. What she does, better than anyone I’ve met, is weave your calling, God’s purpose, and the mundane trivialities of life into a vibrant tapestry, called Story.
These stories heal, inspire and ignite in ways you never imagined. When you receive the call to be with her, listen.
— Susan C. Author
It is a sacred journey of remembrance and reconnection...
"Working with Tanya offers far more than writing a memoir; it is a sacred journey of remembrance and reconnection: bringing together ancestral wisdom, deep healing, and a living dialogue with the land that continues to hold our stories.
Joining this program opened my heart to the joy of writing and reminded me that writing is not merely a craft but a sacred practice. As an Iranian immigrant, I carried many secret stories buried deep within me, memories and experiences that had long remained unspoken. This program became a sanctuary where those hidden truths could rise to the surface and find their voice. Each session opened a gateway into my inner landscape, guiding me to shape fragmented memories into a meaningful and coherent narrative."
— ZariNaz, Painter, Writer
“I felt freer, clearer, and definitely more inspired...”
I just spent two magical days of writing at Tanya's "Author Up" retreat. I recently learned of Tanya's work through different podcasts and immediately felt called to work with her. Her unique and deep approach to writing through an ancestral and somatic lens deeply resonated.
I had never done ancestral constellation work before but was drawn to explore that and so a writing program that weaved writing with constellation work really spoke to me. So, I decided the day before the retreat to sign up and I am so incredibly grateful I did.
Tanya creates a structured, nourishing container that allows people to go deep into their personal memories and create beautiful writing. I felt freer, clearer, and definitely more inspired to delve deeper into my writing and to create a devoted practice. The other writers in the group blew me away with their writing shares. The weekend was full of power, inspiration and compassion.
— Jessica Marcy, Filmmaker
“I loved working with her...”
I was immediately interested in Tanya’s workshop when I saw that it involved Family Constellation work and writing with the ancestors. I loved working with her and am glad that I signed up for her workshop. I found her demeanor to be very kind and encouraging to each of us, and I appreciated how present she was with the group. I had the sense that she truly enjoyed what she was doing as she facilitated our work.
Her mastery of the topic was evident in the information she presented and the exercises she guided us through. She has done a great deal of inner work, and I felt comfortable with how genuine she was during the rare moments when she spoke about her own journey. I really enjoyed working with her and will pursue the possibility of having her help me as I continue writing my memoir.
I also hope to continue doing group work with her, as I found listening to her feedback to other participants very helpful. Together, we created a field in which I realized things about my past that I hadn’t previously connected with, and I loved how her prompts helped me write about them in a different way than I had before.
— Jeanie Underwood, Retreat Participant
“This was exactly the retreat I needed!”
"This was exactly the retreat I needed! My book has been calling me deeply and I didn't need a straightforward memoir class- they are everywhere. Your sessions were somatic, experiential and moved me out of my logical mind into my deeper writing. I recommend your approach highly to anyone who is ready to experience breakthroughs and inspiration in their writing.
I love the way you work!"
— Hyacinth Myers, Author, Women's Soul Coach
Why This Circle?
We are living at a threshold moment.
For our collective narratives to shift, from domination to collaboration,and from hierarchy to reciprocity, we must cultivate sovereign individuals and sovereign communities.
Reconcile with our ancestors
Heal what has been silenced
Remember what has been buried
Call forward what wants to be born
In this gathering, we expand sovereignty beyond the individual self.
We explore how sovereign villages — online and offline — can be rooted in ancestral intelligence, creative power, and collective care.
And we gather in direct solidarity.
This is a Pay-From-the-Heart event benefiting Gaza Soup Kitchen, supporting vital food relief efforts for families in Gaza.
Your participation becomes both spiritual practice and material action.
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What We Will Experience Together
During this 90-minute Writing with the Ancestors Circle, we will:
✨ Call in our Ancestors — including the Ancient ones and the Mighty Dead
✨ Invite the wisdom of land and place
✨ Engage in guided ancestral inquiry
✨ Write from deep time and embodied memory
✨ Constellate Ancestral intelligence in community
Through writing, reflection, and shared witnessing, we will access:
✨ Ancestral reconciliation and healing
✨ Clarity around your sovereign path
✨ Collective narratives rooted in collaboration
✨ Futurist, planetary, embodied wisdom
✨ A deeper sense of belonging
This is not about perfection.
It is about becoming available to weave stories, resources, and spiritual community, across bloodlines, milk lines, chosen kin, activists, artists, healers, and shared lineages of resistance and care.
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Who This Is For
This circle is for you if you:
Feel called to ancestral healing work
Long to reclaim your voice and spiritual authority
Desire community rooted in depth and integrity
Want to align your spiritual practice with tangible solidarity
Are ready to embody sovereignty beyond individualism
No prior writing experience is required.
Only willingness and presence.
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Kind Words from
Retreat Students & Clients
“This was exactly the retreat I needed!”
"This was exactly the retreat I needed! My book has been calling me deeply and I didn't need a straightforward memoir class- they are everywhere. Your sessions were somatic, experiential and moved me out of my logical mind into my deeper writing. I recommend your approach highly to anyone who is ready to experience breakthroughs and inspiration in their writing.
I love the way you work!"
— Hyacinth Myers, Author, Women's Soul Coach
“I felt freer, clearer, and definitely more inspired...”
I just spent two magical days of writing at Tanya's "Author Up" retreat. I recently learned of Tanya's work through different podcasts and immediately felt called to work with her. Her unique and deep approach to writing through an ancestral and somatic lens deeply resonated.
I had never done ancestral constellation work before but was drawn to explore that and so a writing program that weaved writing with constellation work really spoke to me. So, I decided the day before the retreat to sign up and I am so incredibly grateful I did.
Tanya creates a structured, nourishing container that allows people to go deep into their personal memories and create beautiful writing. I felt freer, clearer, and definitely more inspired to delve deeper into my writing and to create a devoted practice. The other writers in the group blew me away with their writing shares. The weekend was full of power, inspiration and compassion.
— Jessica Marcy, Filmmaker
“I loved working with her...”
I was immediately interested in Tanya’s workshop when I saw that it involved Family Constellation work and writing with the ancestors. I loved working with her and am glad that I signed up for her workshop. I found her demeanor to be very kind and encouraging to each of us, and I appreciated how present she was with the group. I had the sense that she truly enjoyed what she was doing as she facilitated our work.
Her mastery of the topic was evident in the information she presented and the exercises she guided us through. She has done a great deal of inner work, and I felt comfortable with how genuine she was during the rare moments when she spoke about her own journey. I really enjoyed working with her and will pursue the possibility of having her help me as I continue writing my memoir.
I also hope to continue doing group work with her, as I found listening to her feedback to other participants very helpful. Together, we created a field in which I realized things about my past that I hadn’t previously connected with, and I loved how her prompts helped me write about them in a different way than I had before.
— Jeanie Underwood, Retreat Participant
“She is direct, intentional, and deeply compassionate..”
"Tanya is masterful at helping people express themselves with authenticity and grace. I participated in one of her writing workshops, and through her guidance, prompts, and unwavering support, new depths of my writing emerged—levels I didn’t even know were within me. Her ability to illuminate the path of one’s personal journey left me in awe.
The same can be said for her work with family constellations. During a private session, Tanya gently guided me to uncover and transmute deeply rooted blockages beyond my conscious awareness. Generational conditioning surfaced—beliefs my unconscious thought needed to be carried forward—and they were released with gratitude and love.
I wholeheartedly recommend working with Tanya in whatever capacity you feel called. She is direct, intentional, and deeply compassionate."
— Trish Solsaa, Retreat Participant
YOUR GUIDE FOR THE EVENING
Tanya Taylor Rubinstein
FOUNDER, SOMATIC AUTHOR · 30 YEARS MENTORING WOMEN WRITERS
Tanya Taylor Rubenstein has been a writer, story mentor, and solo performance coach for over 30 years. She began her journey as a performer, writing and starring in her first solo show, Honeymoon in India, which launched a career in monologue and storytelling rooted in personal transformation.
Trained as an actor at Carnegie Mellon University, Emerson College, and HB Studios in New York, Tanya studied with celebrated teachers such as William Hickey and Sandy Dennis. While at Emerson, she met her mentor, the late monologist Spalding Gray, who inspired her passion for solo performance. Tanya went on to create and perform three critically acclaimed solo shows, with her debut named one of Santa Fe's "Top 10 Performances" by The Santa Fe Reporter, alongside productions from Santa Fe Stages and the Santa Fe Opera.
Tanya has since devoted her life to mentoring others, particularly actors, musicians, and creatives, in writing and performing their personal narratives. Her students have performed at repertory theaters across the U.S. and at fringe festivals worldwide, including New York, Toronto, Edinburgh, and beyond.
In 2010, she co-created a yearlong memoir program with author Candace Walsh, helping hundreds begin the first draft of their books.
Earlier, in 2002, Tanya released The Cancer Monologue Project, an anthology featuring work from students living with cancer. The project garnered national attention, with features in O Magazine, Rosie, NPR, Spirituality & Health, and The Dallas Morning News, establishing her as a leader in personal narrative work.
Tanya also developed The Life Monologue Project, supporting individuals facing trauma and serious illness in writing and performing their stories on stage. She has collaborated with organizations such as Gilda’s Club, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Cabrini-Green, Ambercare Hospice, San Diego Repertory Theatre, and the New Mexico Cancer Center to create safe, transformative spaces for storytelling.
In 2020, while living at the foot of Black Mesa outside Santa Fe, Tanya formally codified somatic writing as a process, a unique methodology integrating writing, embodiment, land-based wisdom, and ancestral healing. She continues to guide writers into deeper layers of truth by helping them access stories held in the body, land, and lineage.
In 2024, Tanya deepened this work by training in Hellinger Family Constellations, adding ancestral constellation work to her storytelling and memoir process. Today, she supports clients at the intersection of writing and deep healing, believing that when we tell our stories while healing at the root level, we unlock profound personal and collective transformation.
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Pay From the Heart
(No one turned away for lack of funds)
This gathering is offered as a Pay-From-the-Heart
Benefit in support of Gaza Soup Kitchen.
(No one turned away for lack of funds)
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Ready to Join?
Spiritual Sovereignty: A Writing with Ancestors Circle
Pay From the Heart Benefit for Gaza Soup Kitchen
(No one turned away for lack of funds)
March 26, 2026 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM EST
Spiritual sovereignty is not a destination.
It is a practice.
A remembering.
A collective becoming.
Come write with your Ancestors.
Come help weave the future.
Come stand in solidarity.
Make your donation.
Send your receipt.
And please take your seat in the circle.
I look forward to welcoming you!
Love,
Tanya
