Ardis Ruiz is a mother, INNATE Postpartum Care Certified Practitioner, and founder of This Time, Nurtured to Thrive. Her calling grew from her own tender initiation into motherhood, where she felt the absence of the care and traditions once woven into the postpartum time. Rooted in the physiological needs of this sacred time, Ardis honors the profound transformation that unfolds after birth. Her approach embraces the natural rhythms of healing, prioritizing rest, and nurturing both mothers and families with warmth and intention. She is passionate about sharing resources and wisdom to cultivate a nourishing postpartum journey, creating a community that remembers the beauty of caring for one another. Ardis believes that when mothers are truly supported, the ripples extend outward, nurturing thriving families and enriching future generations.
Motherhood Rising: Tending the Roots
Dates: 5-week series starts Friday, October 17th, 2025 (Weather Date: 11/21)
Time: 11-12:30pm
Where: Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers, NY
Co-Hosted by: Wayfinders on the Hudson, and Ardis Ruiz, MS INNATE Postpartum Care Certified Practitioner, and founder of This Time, Nurtured to Thrive
This circle is designed for women contemplating pregnancy, those who are currently pregnant, and mothers in their first year postpartum (with babies aged 6 weeks to 1 year). Infants are welcome!
Over the course of five weeks, we’ll gather in nature to honor the journey of motherhood—as a significant transition to be marked, shared, and celebrated within community.
Possible topics we’ll explore together:
Building a Village and Receiving Care
Food, Rest and Warmth as Medicine
Community Skill Sharing (baby wearing, nursing, and more)
Nourishing Herbs and Medicinal Plants for Mothers
Integration and Celebration
Honoring Motherhood, Honoring You
Come root into support, share stories, and weave connections with other mothers on this path.