Awakening by Choice

Sept 29 - Dec 21, 2026
Online or in person ( you can join us at the Studio for any part of it or the whole series) @ Uma Joy Healing Art Studio, Taos, New Mexico

You’re Invited!

A 12 week session of a deep dive into creating the life you choose and taking the steps to have what you want.

A Soul Connection from your home or join us in Taos NM for any parts of it.

Sessions will be held each week - often a Tuesday evening or a Friday Saturday Combination - see the schedule below.

“Wild Hearted Woman - Present and Conscious” - by Uma Joy

What will we do during these 12 weeks?

The Intention is to take steps towards further Awakening to our Selves, our Souls, and our beautiful lives in this amazing (sometimes crazy) world. When we Awaken by Choice, we become more conscious to each moment and realize we have choices as to how we are showing up.

We will take these steps through connection with each other (community), guided meditations, movement, gentle writing prompts, painting (it’s ok if you have never painted) and more.

Why now?

Now is the TIME! The world is changing. It is essential that we awaken in a way that takes care of ourselves, each other and our Great Mother Earth. It is time that we treat each other with kindness and compassion. It is time for us to make a conscious choice HOW we want to be in this world. We have a choice of stepping into the fullness of who we are. And the Truth is we are Magnificent! Amazing! Beautiful! Just somewhere along the way we forgot!

Why would I do that with painting?

We will incorporate painting as well as other creative forms. What we know to be true (and backed by science), is that we access internal information in a different way when we incorporate creativity. We also are able to anchor the awarenss and experiences when we utilize as many senses as we can access. Having a painting and other creative processes in your tool bag will also give you the reminder (the artifact) “I did the work!”

Why this format and with Uma Joy?

It is pretty tough to cover what we want to cover in less than the 12 weeks, yet there is not a need to drag it on and on. There is always more we can do, yet when we keep it concise it is easier to stay focused on the process.

Most of us don’t have the luxury to leave home for 12 weeks and come stay in Taos to do the whole thing in person, yet, the community connection is very valuable. So we meet together over zoom, emails and whatever other resources we can utilize.

As for with me? This is my life’s work and everything I believe in, what I do in my life and what I see is a powerful, successful tool to move forward. I have done these processes, taught these tools, lived my life in this way. I am not perfect by any means, AND everything in me knows Love, Kindness, compassion, and awakening allow us to have a more peaceful, loving life on this planet. My experiences allow me to HEAR the pain people are experiencing, what they are calling for and desperately want in their lives. We can have that! and we can take the steps to have it now!

Schedule of Meeting Dates and Times

Subject to change - meeting will be recorded and sent to participants -

generally within 2 days (all times posted are MT US - use a time converter for your area)

Opening night — Tuesday, September 29 - 6-8:30 pm

Closing Ceremony- Solstice - Monday, December 21 6-8:30 pm

Week 1--Tuesday, Sept 29 (6-8 pm)

                 Friday, Oct 2 (6-8 pm)

                 Saturday, Oct 3 (10-2pm)

Week 2--Friday, Oct 9 (6-8:30)

Week 3--Friday, Oct 16 (6-8 pm)

                 Saturday, Oct 17 (10-2)‍ ‍

Week 4--Tuesday, Oct 20 (6-8:30 pm)

Week 5--Friday, Oct 30 (6-8:30 pm)

                 Saturday, Oct 31 (10-2)

Week 6--Friday, Nov 6 (6-8 pm

                 Saturday, Nov 7 (10-2)

Week 7--Friday, Nov 13 (6-8 pm)

                 Saturday, Nov 14 (10-2)

Week 8--Tuesday, Nov 17 (6-8:30 pm

                 Friday, Nov 20 (6-8 pm)

                 Saturday, Nov 21 (10-2)

Week 9--Monday, Nov 30 (6-8:30 pm)

Week 10-Friday, Dec 11 (6-8 pm)

                 Saturday, Dec 12 (10-2)

Week 11-Friday, Dec 18 (6-8 pm)

                  Saturday, Dec 19 (10-2)

Week 12-Monday, Dec 21 – (6-8:30) SOLSTICE – CLOSING CEREMONY

What will we be covering all these weeks?

Being in the present moment

Curating our consciousness, awarenss and awaking

Accessing our Voice, boundraies

Forgiveness, Integrity,

Body Awareness, Sensual Embodiment, Sexuality

Releasing Shame, Belonging, Permission to BE!

Soul Connection, Active Manifestation

Let’s have a conversation if you have questions

Reserve Your Spot Today

this 12 week process is only $1243

If paid in Full by 9/11, you are welcome to join us for “Releasing Grief - Moving Forward” and/or “Magical Mystical Mandala” free as a gift from Uma Joy

If you need a scholarship or payment plan,
please
contact Uma Joy

Meet Your Guide

Uma Joy: Certified Intentional Creativity® Teacher, Joyous Living Life Coach, Chiropractor

Uma Joy is a 2013 Color of Woman Graduate and has been teaching and sharing Intentional Creativity® since. She has also studied with Mandala Master Paul Heussenstamm since 2009.

“It lights me up to work with people who want to be their full, beautiful SELF. Sometimes, somewhere along the way we can forget who we are, have hidden parts of ourselves, and/or lose our voices. When I see the light return to one’s eyes as they remember their beautiful Truth – my heart and soul have the greatest smile and joy within ME - for them - for us ALL!"