Eostra: Contentment, Courage & the Leap Forward
In this episode, we walk with Eostra, the Germanic goddess of dawn, renewal, and the tender magic of starting over.
Through a feminist retelling, we explore why her story was minimized and how patriarchal systems obscured her significance as a spring deity of self-liberation, embodiment, and rebirth.
We dive into the yogic principle of Santosha — contentment not as passive acceptance, but as a radical grounding that makes new beginnings possible.
You’ll be guided through a reflective question, invited to feel into your relationship with uncertainty, and encouraged to honor your own cycles of renewal.
If you’re not joining me on YouTube, be sure to head over for Eostra’s Deep Goddess Yin practice: a deep, supportive journey with Hanumanasana/Ardha Hanumanasana variations for bravery, spaciousness, and stepping into the unknown.
This episode weaves story, psychology, embodied practice, and a blessing for your next chapter.
Meet Eostra, Germanic goddess of dawn and new beginnings
Feminist retelling: why her myth was minimized
The meaning of Santosha in everyday life
Reflection: How do you relate to new beginnings when they feel uncertain?
Natalie’s personal connection with Eostra
Link: Eostra Goddess Yin Practice (YouTube)
Monthly Goddess Ritual + energy snapshot + subliminal (email list)
Closing blessing for your next beginning
