Amanda Todd, Ph.D.

09/04/2026

We are thrilled with the response and interest in this event! There is still time to sign up for the Early-Bird price, but we are almost sold out. So if it speaks to you, do register soon.

This half day retreat offers an opportunity to step out of the constant momentum of everyday life and explore practical, embodied practices for greater presence and physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Our afternoon includes learning to create ceremonies in your everyday life (making the ordinary extraordinary), embodiment practices inspired by Qigong, Kundalini Yoga, Reiki, and other energy-awareness practices; reflection, conversation, and time for journaling and integration.

Dr. Julie and I are bringing together decades of our own personal experiences, trainings, and more to support you wherever you are. This is part of a new combined offering between us called Pathways of Light - if you are interested in following our collaborations be sure to follow that page also for updates!

We've had a great response to our half-day retreat, Reclaiming Mind, Body, and Spirit in a Fast-Paced World and we're almost sold out! If this has been on your radar, it might be time to commit to yourself now. 😘. See below 👇.

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08/27/2026

Dr. Julie Hutsell-Starling and I are collaborating on retreats and workshops through what we call "Pathways of Light" - bringing together our combined 40 years of personal spiritual growth experience, learning various modalities and tools, and supporting others through our sessions and teachings.

This half-day retreat is coming up in September in Morehead City. We've already had a few register before really promoting it. YAY! The Early Bird Pricing ends September 13th. I hope to see some familiar faces and I'm looking forward to meeting new folks. This is going to be good.

To learn more visit: https://sacredwayceremonies.com/pathways-of-light

08/20/2026

I've been quiet on this social media page over the summer as I have been rethinking how I want to show up in the world. Some things will continue but some I'm letting go of. I'll be sharing more in time about the coming changes and offerings.

I was busy at the start of summer with our big Hula performances at area festivals. Hula Redheaded Hula Girl | Hawaiian Hula Crystal Coast, NC continues with new classes for beginners starting in September and a group of ladies move on to their third year of hula with me! Follow me over on that page if it interests you!

September 19th I'm co-facilitating a half day retreat with Julie Hutsell-Starling in Morehead City...more info to follow.

In October I return to Scotland with a lovely group venturing through the Highlands, ferrying across to Orkney, and ending in Edinburgh. So excited to share so many special ancient places and beautiful landscapes with this group. Looking forward to seeing what unfolds. It's such a magical place.

If you might be interested in going to Scotland next year with me reach out! I don't heavily promote these small tours on social media, mostly just by word of mouth and people that know me. 💕

Picture: Ring of Brodgar Orkney

07/03/2026

It's going to be a hot day in Eastern NC today and so I'm inside dreaming of Autumn, sorry summer loving folks! I love Spring, Autumn, and even Winter, but Summer in the South and I are not friends. You might think being born in the South I'd be acclimated by now, but I've decided my DNA and spirit is built for colder weather. Perhaps that is why my relatives didn't stay in New Bern that came over from Scotland and headed to the mountains of Virginia. And here, I end up in back in the area generations later! 🤣

What's your favorite season? If you are dreaming of time in the cool mountain air or looking forward to Autumn, consider joining Dr. Julie and me for the Return to Balance Retreat in late September in Boone! The retreat will be held September 17th-20th.

We are offering a few promotions for this upcoming retreat.

Use code “freedom” and receive 10% off through July 11th!

And if you and your friends have been feeling drawn to the retreat, but haven’t made the commitment yet for whatever reason, we have a special Bring a Friend offer right now. Sign up for one of the shared rooms (the Cedar Room or the Peach Room) and you will each receive 15% off the retreat price! Use code: “friends” at check out. This offer is only good for a short time. Please message me if you have any questions!

To learn more about the retreat or to explore the shared rooms available see the link in the bio or comments.

Image: Price Lake Blowing Rock, NC - there is a lovely trail around this lake I use to walk every week when I lived in the area. I called it a fairy trail...

06/28/2026

There are still a few more spots for the gathering today! Register with Bodhi Yoga: https://www.yogaonbridges.com/

06/15/2026

I'm looking forward to the Return to Balance retreat in September in Boone that I'm co-facilitating with Dr. Julie.

We are bringing together three practices to deepen your awareness and understanding of energy and embodied presence.

Reiki level 1 practices along with Qigong and Kundalini Yoga are great spiritual tools for reducing stress in our busy lives.

During our 3-day/3-night weekend together you will enter into relaxation in the space we are creating. The retreat is also held in a beautiful mountain setting which adds to the feeling and helps to slow down the nervous system. You'll leave with a new way of being and feeling in your body along with tools to continually use on your own as needed throughout life.

06/06/2026

Walks in nature reset so much within.

06/02/2026

Mark your calendars for an amazing weekend with great offerings for the community here along the Crystal Coast of North Carolina!

June 19th-21st

Follow Bodhi Yoga and Massage for all the details. I'll be there Saturday June 20th set up at the Wellness Fair with big news to share and Sunday I'll be offering hula on the beach at 10 am at Fort Macon State Park Redheaded Hula Girl

The community wellness fair is part of the annual Coastal Yoga + Wellness weekend - 3 days of classes including yoga, qigong, reiki, forest bathing, sound baths, ecstatic dance, cold plunges, and hula with amazing practitioners and teachers!

05/30/2026

“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.” Rabindranath Tagore