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Session 3
of 4:
Divination - Methods of Shamanic Inquiry
Fundamentals of Shamanism -
Path of the Open Heart
with Kate Durda
Ann Arbor, Mi.
Saturday,
February 28, 2015
10 am - 5 pm
One of the core practices of the Shaman:
'divining' the truth. In the past, Shamans were
called upon to find a new Spring for water; guide the village/tribe
in response to change; determine the location and progress of an
enemy; and more. Now, divination can help answer question of
importances to us as well. Come practice this ancient method of
seeking knowledge.
This program Path of the Open Heart, provides a
solid foundation in the powerful spiritual path of Shamanism.
For those who have had only an introduction to Shamanism, to those
who've explored some, still have yet to deepen practice, to those
more advanced as well! This series will allow you to truly come to
understand what the spiritual practice of Shamanism has to offer to
our everday lives!
Shamanism is "practical", useful, helpful,
healing - just as it has been for over 40,000 years!!
Come learn why it still exists as one of the most practical and
powerful spiritual practices known. Shamanism is also a
PRACTICE! You get from it what you put into it..as with anything
powerful and significant. For beginners or
experienced alike, this series offers deep experiential practice,
and is an expanded version of the apprentice training program, which
I have offered annually for over 10 years.
***Pre-requisite of this series is
experience with the "Shamanic Journey' process. Call us to discuss
your experience
About the The PATH of the OPEN
HEART: This series is called the
PATH of the OPEN HEART, after the program which I have taught for
the past ten years as a Shamanic "Apprenticeship" training.
These classes are useful for beginners,
intermediate practitioners, and advanced alike. The
series listed below covers the core practices in Shamanism other
than advanced healing methods. Those are offered separately, to the
advanced/experienced practitioner. The Path of the Open Heart series
will prepare those of you interested in pursuing the healing path.
Note: the Path of Open Heart Series classes are
"stand alone", you can take one or all (of course, we recommend all
of them for a solid foundation in beginning shamanism, but you can
pick up what you miss at other times!).
Each session may also include
work with basic practices such as creating sacred space, altars,
medicine bundles, ethics in spiritual practice, working with the
seasons (solstice, equinox), spirits of the land, and
more! In addition, cross-cultural
practices will be included. I have worked with Buryat, Tibetan,
Celtic, Andean and Native American shamanic practices, among others,
which will also inform and complete our work together.
TO REGISTER:
$80 early registration if received by February 26; $95 after that date and at door. For
information on how to register for this workshop
click here.
Repeaters
$35.
March 2015
Shamanism: Path of
Empowerment & Healing
with Kate Durda in Grand Ledge, Mi
Sunday,
March 8, 2015 10 am - 5pm
Shamanism is an ancient and powerful spiritual
practice utilized throughout history and still today to restore
spiritual and physical health and obtain self-knowledge. The
Shamanic Journey has been called one of the “most remarkable
visionary methods used by humankind to explore the hidden universe
otherwise known mainly through myth and dream”. Groundbreaking work
in fields such as the 'new biology', quantum physics, and
alternative medicine are validating what shamans and other wise
spiritual healers knew and practiced thousands of
years ago. We know that the mind/body/spirit connection is of vital
importance not only in helping us to heal from illness, but beyond
that, to truly 'thrive' and live in a state of 'wellness'.
This will be an experiential workshop,
based upon the Foundation for Shamanic Studies
(www.Shamanism.org) “Core Shamanism” approach (those aspects of
Shamanism that were common cross-culturally, and
central to all Shamanic practice). You will learn a practice to
shift your your brain wave activity into more optimal states for
healing. The benefits of one type of brain activity, the alpha
brainwave, are the ability to relax and keep the mind on idle when
not focused on specific task, heightened feelings of well-being and
euphoria, increased creativity, and deep emotional healing.
Yet it has been found that 20 % of the population does not
engage in alpha brain waves. Also, another benefit of shamanic
practice is that it allows us to engage in deep levels of
self-healing, particularly on the subconscious level. You will learn
methods for journeying to discover, and study with your own
individual spiritual teachers in non-ordinary reality, a classic
step in shamanic practice.
Bring a water bottle, snacks, journal, frame
drum or rattle if you have them (I have extras if not!)
Please wear comfortable clothing, warm socks, & bring a
bandanna or eye cover. Bring rattles/frame drums
if you have them. Since often people prefer
to journey while lying on the floor, you may want to bring a mat to
lie on and a blanket to cover up with.
TO REGISTER: $85 early registration if received by March 5; $95 after that date and at door.
To
register for this workshop
click here. Must be pre registered. Must call if not
paid in advance. Repeaters $25.
Medicine for the Earth/Healing with Spiritual Light
with
Kate Durda M.A. and Stephanie Tighe
March 14-15, 2015 10am - 5pm
Location to be announced.
Details coming soon!
Shamanism: Path of
Empowerment & Healing
with Kate Durda in Grand Rapids, Mi.
at Holistic Care Approach
Healing Begins Within
March 21st, 10am-5pm
This will be an experiential workshop, based upon the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (www.Shamanism.org) “Core Shamanism” approach (those aspects of Shamanism that were common cross-culturally, and central to all Shamanic practice). You will learn a practice to shift your your brain wave activity into more optimal states for healing. The benefits of one type of brain activity, the alpha brainwave, are the ability to relax and keep the mind on idle when not focused on specific task, heightened feelings of well-being and euphoria, increased creativity, and deep emotional healing. Yet it has been found that 20 % of the population does not engage in alpha brain waves. Also, another benefit of shamanic practice is that it allows us to engage in deep levels of self-healing, particularly on the subconscious level. You will learn methods for journeying to discover, and study with your own individual spiritual teachers in non-ordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice.
Bring a water bottle, snacks, journal, frame drum or rattle if you have them (I have extras if not!) Please wear comfortable clothing, warm socks, & bring a bandanna or eye cover. Bring rattles/frame drums if you have them. Since often people prefer to journey while lying on the floor, you may want to bring a mat to lie on and a blanket to cover up with.
TO REGISTER: $85 early registration if received by March 19; $95 after that date and at door. To register for this workshop click here. Must be pre registered. Must call if not paid in advance. Repeaters $25.
What a past participant had to say about this class: "I had never taken a Shaman class before and had no idea what to expect. The first thing that struck me was how warm and welcoming Kate was as a teacher. During the class I felt completely comfortable allowing me to relax and really open up to the experience. Intro to Shamanism was a terrific combination of information and hands on experience. I would whole-heartedly recommend it for anyone wanting to learn more about Shamanism, journey, or even get in touch with their inner self. I am looking forward to taking additional classes with Kate and explore more of the world of Shamanism."
Session 4 of 4: Path of the Open Heart: Spirits of Nature
with Kate Durda
April 18, 2015
Grand Ledge, Lincoln Brick Park
In this workshop you will gain
deeper experience with one of the core practices of Shamanism,
working with Nature Spirits! We will spend
considerable time OUTDOORS. Among the experiences you will be guided in:
Meet and merge with Nature Spirits, to learn
about the teachings they have:
Work in both the Lower and
Middle Worlds, how to navigate safely in the MW.
Explore Plant Spirit Medicine; Partner with
Nature spirits to learn a divination method of inquiry to obtain
direction or answers to questions.
Explore Augury: reading the signs in Nature, to foretell what will
come.
Learn an element balancing healing method in
partnership with the four elements (Earth Air Fire Water)
Re-experience the PEACE and Healing that naturally occurs when
communing withNature. Enjoy the company of a group of
wonderful folks who care about LIFE. Deepen your
spiritual practice, stretch your spiritual capacity... to live well,
and walk in balance!
TO REGISTER: $85 early registration if received by April 12; $95 after that date and at door. For information on how to register for this workshop click here. Repeaters $35.
Two Year Celtic Shamanism Program - Graduate Reunion
with Dr. Tom Cowan (www. riverdrum.org)
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Hastings, Mi.
This program is open to all graduates of the Two Year program in Celtic Shamanism.
Workshop begins at 7 pm on the 23rd and ends with lunch on the 26th
Under
the earth I go
On an oak leaf I stand
I ride the filly that was never foaled
I carry the dead in my hand
Each line in this Irish power song points to an important
aspect of our shamanic practice: visits to other realities; a
magical/mystical relationship with nature; invisible allies; death.
This weekend we will consider each of these in several ways.
First, we will look at each line in terms of other Celtic ideas to
which it is related and which will broaden our understanding of it.
This will include Celtic lore that we have studied in the past, so
the weekend will provide a review of some of our earlier work.
Then there will be “solo time” for each aspect so you can go off
alone to reflect on how that aspect factored into your life from
childhood to the present. Emphasis could be on how these aspects
changed when and after you discovered shamanism. You might want to
peer into the future as well.
Lastly, after each solo period we will reconvene as a circle and
journey, share experiences, do ceremony around each aspect.
TO REGISTER:
Early Registration is $695 for a double and $730 for a single
if registered by March 1st. After this date costs increase to
$720 for a double and $750 for a single. There are a limited
number of single rooms.
To
register, click here.
May 2015
Advanced Healing Methods II, Curse Unraveling, Compassionate Clearing and
Ancestral Healing
with Stephanie Tighe and Kate Durda
May 2-3, May 30-31 and June 13-14
Lincoln Brick Park,
Grand Ledge, Mi.
You do not have to have taken
Advanced Healing Methods 1 to get in, but those graduates will be
given preference. In this training, we will cover
topics such as Curse Unraveling, Depossession/Compassionate Clearing & Ancestral Healing.
The clearing of possessing spirits can have a profound
impact. We will learn a basic form of
shamanic depossession and clearing work to safely and respectfully
free human beings (and animals) from possession by suffering beings
of all kinds. We will learn how to recognize
curses and sorcery and learn techniques for
unraveling curses. Through all of this we will
learn how this work can free our ancestors and our descendants.
Participants must attend all
sessions! You will need to bring a sack lunch and
snacks for yourself. Application needed.
To Register:
Cost: $550 if pre-registered
by April 15th, $600 after that date. Send deposit
of $150 along with application to hold you space.
For information on how to register for this workshop
click here. If you are interested in this
course, contact Stephanie at
stephanietighe@gmail.com
or call 517 667-8448. Repeaters $250.
June 2015
Advanced Healing Methods II, Curse Unraveling, Clearing and
Ancestral Healing
with Stephanie Tighe and Kate Durda
May 2-3, May 30-31 and June 13-14
Grand Ledge, Mi. This
workshop is only open to those who started with the May 2nd
class.
July 2015
7th Annual Shaman's Walk
with Kate Durda and Stephanie Tighe
July 25th, saturday
October 2015
Weather Shamanism IV with Nan Moss, author of Weather Shamanism
October 1-4
Pierce Cedar Creek Nature Cente
This workshop is only open to persons who have completed Weather Shamanism I-III.
Two Year Advanced Shamanism and Shamanic Initiation
with Stephanie Tighe and Kate Durda
Dates, location and costs to be announced!
This will be a residential workshop where we will live and
journey together. This workshop is about taking your practice
deeper and experiencing personal initiations. This work has
the potential to change your life. You will become stornger in
your personal power. If you are a healer it will deepen your
work.
We will meet three times a year for two years. We will begin on
wednesday evening and end on Sunday.
Applications will be required. Preference will be given to
those who have maturity in their shamanic work and/or to those who
have completed other shamanic trainings such as Path of Open Heart
series, Medicine for the Earth, and Adv. Shamanism I & II.
Ongoing
Circles for Shamanic Journeying in Lansing.
Prerequisite for
attending is the completion of an introductory workshop in core
shamanic journeying. In the Shamanic Journeying Circle, we build
upon the journey skills we have and deepen our connections to our
power animals and teachers.
Contact Spirit Weavers, Kate, or Stephanie - SpiritWeavers@gmail.com