Welcome

I began "peeking under the lefse" of my Norwegian American identity in 1988 as an undergraduate at the University of St. Thomas. With runes, myths, archeology, and historical accounts I followed a trail that led me to the staff carrying woman. At Winter Solstice 2003, I joined Hardingfele player Karen Solgard with staff for rhythm to make rune-song. We connected on deep roots, and Karen suggested my next step could be to learn the traditional songs and dances and see how these ancient things might manifest in the "more recent" ancient things. Völva Stav (literally the staff carrying woman's staff) is the self study program I began that very night.

I joined the Nordic Folk Dace Community in 2006.

Völva Stav is a full and unique system of sacred body geometry, toning, runes, staff rhythm, and voice. This spractice creates physical alignment with the world tree, embodiment of Norse cosmology, and pathways for metaphysical change. It is a set of tools for setting boundaries and communicating in a healthy way, vital to healing ørlög and inherited cultural grief.