The full moon is the phase in the lunar cycle when the sun illuminates the entire moon, making her as full, round, and bright as can be. This phase represents completion, fertility, abundance, transformation and release. It is an ideal time let go ofwhat is no longer serving you to create space for what it is you want to see in your life. Here, the moon is directly opposite the sun during this phase possibly making it a time of friction, polarity, and more-intense emotional energy. Everything is in full illumination, which also means it’s a good time to look honestly at the full spectrum of what is or is not working for you.

The “Bear Moon” in 2026 refers to the February Full Moon on February 1st, traditionally named by Indigenous peoples like the Ojibwe and Tlingit, signifying the time when bear cubs are born. As winter settles into its full quiet, it is also known as the Snow Moon. The full moon rises with a luminous glow that seems to echo the blankets of frost and snow covering the land. Bathed in cool white light against dark skies, this moon invites a sense of stillness, clarity, and rest.

Spiritually, the February Full Moon is a moment for purification and renewal. Its gentle radiance encourages practices that clear the mind and heart of old burdens and emotional residue.This moon’s serene presence reminds us that stillness itself has value. In the quiet of winter nights, we find space to reflect, to let go of what no longer serves, and to welcome the fresh possibilities that lie ahead. The Snow Moon encourages peace in simplicity, beauty in quiet moments, and the steady renewal that follows thoughtful reflection.

In working with this auspicious cosmic time, we invite you to join us for a unique multi-sensory experience to embrace the energy of the Bear Full Moon through scent therapy by Tracy Pepe of SmellingPink and sound healing by Rebecca Manankil. Both scent and sound are vibrational sciences that can make us feel happy, sad, uplifted, relaxed and can change how we feel. In this unique experience, you will be guided on a journey to create connections between these two incredible tools for mindfulness and introspection.

We will begin with a short Breathwork and gentle stretch practice to prepare the body and mind to be in a place of presence. Tracy will be curating a special set of intentional scents to evoke curiosity and relaxation for each guest. These scents are derived from essential oils and through the non-touch application of scent sticks, attendees are in control of their individual exposure and exploration with each aroma. Each scent will be paired with an accompanying sound healing instrument to elevate the vibrational properties of both aspects to make for a deeply transformative experience.

Tracy is a perfumer, author and TED speaker with 30 years of experience and is dedicated to exploring how scent enhances cognition. She specializes in enhancing the overall health and wellness of individuals through scent therapy, with a special focus on cognitive stimulation, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients. You can learn more about her work at www.smellingpink.ca.

The session will end with a sound bath, a meditative experience where those in attendance are “bathed” in high frequency sound waves. This sound bath guided by Rebecca will feature her Crystal Tones® Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls® set, which was intuitively curated for her through an extensive selection process, with no set like it existing in the world. This collection of healing instruments are unique not only to her practice, but to Rebecca as an individual. Unlike the more widely seen conventional frosted white crystal singing bowls, that are often glass filled & manufactured in unethical conditions, Crystal Tones® Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls® consist of 99.995% pure crystal quartz structure infused with other precious gemstones, metals, and minerals; these incredible pieces are artisan made in the USA, with no two bowls being alike.

Rebecca Manankil is a Multidisciplinary Alternative Wellness Practitioner whose core offerings include: Sound Healing, Reformer & Mat Pilates, Yoga, Meditation and Breathwork. Rebecca has been serving the community through Movement and Mindfulness since 2019. Some of her esteemed clients include: The Government of Canada, The Toronto Raptors, SunLife Financial, Oxford Properties, WeWork, William Olsen Health Systems and Porter Airlines.

You will be gifted the scent packs to take home and enjoy as needed for moments of scented serenity. Each ticket will be a raffle entry to win a self care gift set to help you rest and regenerate under the serene lamination of the Snow Moon Cycle.

No experience is needed for this session, just an open mind and a call to go within.

Props needed:

-Yoga Mat

Nice to have:

-Blanket

-Journal

-Water Bottle