I’m Betsy Bickel, the creator of Goddess Grace: A Moving Meditation. I created this form to empower women to thrive physically, emotionally and spiritually through a unique combination of dance, yoga, affirmations, music, Goddess imagery and ritual. I have been a massage therapist, dancer, musician, and teacher for over 40 years. I combined all of that to create Goddess Grace to help women achieve greater ease, comfort, power and resilience in body and spirit.
This form has been taught to hundreds of women for over 30 years. It continues to inspire and delight.
Experience the Goddess Within YOU!
I am the Goddess
of a thousand names
and infinite capacity...
all Her gifts are mine...
all Her powers reside in me.
The Affirmations
The First Affirmation:
Praise for Goddess Grace
It is a splendid presentation of Goddess energy and inspiration. ~ Barbara Walker, author of The Women's encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets and many other feminist works.
The concept and execution of this tape are unique and wonderful... we applaud Mariel for her production and recommend it highly. ~Delilah, renowned belly dancer and director of Visionary Dance Productions, Seattle, WA
My Approach: Inclusive, Affirming, Celebratory
The First Suggestion
What Women Are Saying About Goddess Grace
Thank you for your wonderful video of the Goddess Grace! I love your work – it not only nurtures me – it gives me hope as well. Thank you so very much for sharing of yourself, your creative energy, your heart and soul and for touching those parts of me.~ WW, Poland Springs, I ME
When I first tried Goddess Grace I thought that there was no way my stiff body would be able to do a lot of the movements. Now after the third day of practice, I absolutely love Goddess Grace! I still haven’t caught on to the snake arms or Mermaid undulations but my body feels comfortable, my mind at peace and my spirit soars. ~LM, Mt. Pleasant, SC
I love it! I have worshipped the Goddess for 18 years and your tape was completely in sink with my affirmations. How wonderful not to have to switch out God for Goddess. The moves really wake up my body and get me opened up for spiritual inspiration. I am a writer and it helps me to be more poetic in my writing because the images are so beautiful. The settings are fantastic. ~ NA, Avondale Estates, GA
I saw your Goddess Grace Moving Meditation Video and was enthralled – it inspired me to move, it made me giggle with joy, smile at the unconditional love, and sigh with the safety I felt watching women express the Goddess within. ~ CW, Columbia MO
The first indoor exercise that has caught me in my 50 years except dancing. At last something I can do. The breakdown is great, the full company, the sense of inclusiveness is beautiful. ~AR, Salt Lake City, UT
I’m wild about your tape… it’s helping me bring out the Goddess within myself. It’s so great that you thought of this idea and created it, and you gave this gift to women! I am looking forward to sharing it with my friends… they can come over and I can put it on and we’ll do it together. Goddess Bless! ~DA, Rocky Hill, NJ
You, your “method”, your writing and your grace are a true joy. I love the format of the video and the many faces of the Goddess. A thousand Blessings! ~CR, Wilkesboro, NC
I just love everything about it having been a professional belly dancer 15 years, did Tai Chi and yoga exercises when living in California. This tape combines it all and adds affirmations. It’s especially perfect for the maturing woman gracefully being able to transcend middle age; like me! Blessings to you! ~JT, Virginia Beach, VA
Your words, the positions and the affirmations behind them are well thought out and so flowing! I had an accident 2 years ago and I haven’t been moving very much though I am all healed up. I’m just very tight and my energy is all blocked up. I haven’t found anything that intrigues me or makes me feel really great; until now. You said something that makes so much sense – most exercise tapes or classes make us feel something’s wrong with us and we need to improve. Your approach of affirming us as womyn first is the most nice-est, grooviest thing I’ve heard in a while… I feel stretched, relaxed and happier. I think what you are doing is very wise, healing and magical. Fate has intervened here and connected me to something I am really needing and my body wants to THANK YOU. ~ LDB, Toronto, ONT
I’m so grateful for the positive effect your work has had not only on me, but my daughter, age 22 months and son, age three years. ~ AJ, NJ
The tape is fabulous. My best friend has it and is getting back into shape by following along every morning. A beautiful way to start the day. ~ JS, Farmingdale, NY
I love it! I love the way the affirmations became solidified with the movement. Very healing! ~JM, Columbia, MO
This was the most enchanting and inspiring video that I’ve ever experienced. ~CAA, Richmond, VA
I just love the form you have created!! What you have to share is so beautiful. ~ Olga
We recently purchased your beautiful Goddess Grace video. It is truly healing and magical. ~ IH, Santa Fe, NM
FAQS
What if I have physical limitations? There are variations for the postures and you are encouraged to tailor it to your needs.
[Once you've worked with GG on the objections or questions your clients may have, ask her for help drafting the answers to those questions!]
Does it require a lot of time? You can do as little as one posture in a few seconds or spend a luxurious time in self care. It's up to you.
[Once you've worked with GG on the objections or questions your clients may have, ask her for help drafting the answers to those questions!]
What if I don't believe in Goddesses? The affirmations are for your empowerment. They can be taken as history, metaphor, or spiritual invocation. It is entirely up to you. Mythology speaks to our unconscious so it has a unique power. Goddess Grace is based on the mythology of cultures from all over the world.