The way that Maria grounds magical practice in self-care, daily ritual, the seasons, and the moon, and encourages me to trust my own intuition, has helped me get back in touch with my inner power that so often feels lost, unmoored, or squashed. Maria didn't teach me how to be magical--even better, she showed me that I already am! Maria & the Seagrape community make magic so accessible, which makes for an incredibly inclusive, welcoming environment where I feel safe to be vulnerable and be myself because there wasn't any need to "prove" myself before being let into the fold. I'm so, so grateful that I found this community when I did--it has helped me to feel less isolated and helpless because it helped me reconnect to myself and to other magically-minded babes. 

Seriously, thank you so much :)

Zoe Speidel, babes member

One of the biggest practices I’ve gained through Pleasure Filled Year  is bath rituals (or really even just...baths?). I spent basically my whole life as a strictly-shower person, but this course pushed me out of my comfort zone and pushed me into the tub and I found sincere pleasure and joy there. I think that maybe for some reason I was scared of doing it ~imperfectly~, I didn't really understand the differences between bath salts, bath soaks, bath teas, bubble stuffs.

I was challenged to make time and space to take care of myself, and still am. I've been challenged to grow my intentionality by making space to dedicate to that and to reframe my relationship to pleasure, beauty, and myself. I've also been challenged to grow my vulnerability and urge to squirrel away so many parts of myself from others as well as to see my magic, and grow it, and let it heal me.

Kachina Yeager, 2021 Pleasure Filled Year participant

Maria was calm and clear and able to detach from reactionary responses. I was often impressed with how she was able to hold space for different things that were coming up in discussion. She had a knack for sprinkling in just the right amount of personal stories without making it about her. And she seemed to meet each person right where they were

Connie Vanderzanden, 2021 Pleasure Filled Year participant

Maria brings a calmness and compassion to our time together that always soothes me no matter what I'm feeling. She has profound wisdom about magic, relationships, and how to navigate hardship and her bottomless curiosity helps me to self-reflect and better my life. I've experienced massive healing knowing her due to our shared ancestral lineage (Spiritual Russian Jewish). I feel heard and nurtured in her presence. She also holds her craft sacredly and she knows her magical shit.

Sophia Treyger, community member

Maria reminds you to slow down and appreciate your magical self and life, in all its forms. She provides ideas and material that allows ritual and pleasure to become a natural part of your everyday life. The work she does inspires you to cultivate a life of desire and delight, and her encouragement and support is felt when you arrive home in your body and mind.

Alli Bratt, babes memebr

Pleasure Filled Year felt like a deep dive into issues surrounding pleasure. There was just the right amount of information and discussion and homework without it getting overwhelming. I loved the learning, the sharing and stretching into new ideas and ways of moving through the world.

Every one of Maria's classes absolutely hit. They seemed to have an uncanny knack for delving exactly into what was vexing me. Our round tables and every meeting with my accountability buddy were moments of glee. Also, all of the baths and the licence to wank at will!

Meg Crawford, 2021 Pleasure Filled Year participant

I think Confidence was my fav module because it helped me narrow down my values. Discovering and understanding my values, and beginning to understand those of my partner and friends, has brought SO MUCH clarity to my decisions and goals, as well as my relationships.

My advice to those considering this program is DO IT. Yes, cost is a concern, it’s a time commitment and will take devotion and engagement, but it’s worth EVERY DOLLAR, MINUTE, and EFFORT spent. If you are looking to develop a self-care/self-love practice that’s sustainable and develops your witchy practices, this is definitely a right fit.

Christie McNabb, 2021 Pleasure Filled Year participant

I had accepted that my magical path would be solo. It is the most tender part of my being, and I've never found a safe place to share that with others. Finding the Seagrape community is like a breath of fresh air. I deleted Facebook a few months ago and replaced it with Seagrape's warm, supportive, and inspiring platform. Being a solo practitioner is great, but having the support of a community and offerings of fresh ideas, recipes, and playlists- well it's like finding a warm hearth on a winter's day. Maria's Pleasure Workshop was equally satisfying and provided an intimate and interactive setting for personal growth.

Melody Walker, babes member