Seeing with the Heart
now taking applications
OUR TENTH YEAR OF
SEEING WITH THE HEART,
an Intensive Training in Core Shamanism,
will be offered again this fall
BY DONATION ONLY.
Rising fuel costs and general fear and uncertainty pose growing
obstacles to attending workshops of this nature. This ancient Work
of Love, Transformation and Community becomes ever more precious and
necessary in times such as these. Because we at Spirit Hollow
believe no one should be turned away from this work by money or
fear, tuition will now be on a pay-as-you-can-afford basis.
To give you an idea of how much to donate, the tuition has been $70
per session, about $600 total for the year. Some of you will not be
able to donate nearly that much, while some may actually have the
means to give more. We ask that you please consult your heart when
deciding how much to pay. We are dedicated, as a non-profit, to
offering this work to everyone interested, regardless of ability to
pay. If you have a desire to learn these incredible, life-changing
techniques and really wish to be part of a spiritual community, YOU
ARE WELCOME, even for the smallest fee or for work exchange.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
*Faciliated by Emery and Tracey Forest and Robert Patton
For those serious about deepening their spiritual life,
understanding the universe & the natural world more fully, and
accessing power & guidance for healing self & others.
Described as a "life-altering course," this on-going training offers
leading-edge instruction in shamanic techniques and spiritual
development in a circle of dedicated people and meets one Saturday
each month for 8 months (for 1-3 years) on sacred land in the
beautiful mountains of southwestern Vermont. The focus is on
learning ancient shamanic techniques blended with contemporary
approaches. In a spiritual community, through hands-on methods, you
will learn:
to "journey" into non-ordinary reality
to connect with power animals, ancestors and teachers for guidance
and healing
to understand and participate in the way of council
to clarify your soul's purpose and work toward manifesting it in the
world
sacred creative expression through song, movement, drumming and/or art
to construct and perform sacred rituals to honor, heal & release
to incorporate shamanic practice into everyday life
techniques of working compassionately with those who have died or
are dying
techniques of divination to use with self and others
methods of working with nature spirits and spirits of place in a
respectful and cooperative way
extraction healing to remove the spiritual causes of blockages and
physical illness
The first half of the course is intended to help participants learn
the fundamentals of shamanism and then to work on personal healing
and spiritual growth. The second half is intended to teach
pariticipants highly effective techniques for helping and healing
others and the planet. Most students continue into a second and
third year of study, learning soul retrieval and other intermediate
and advanced techniques.
Call 802-447-3895 or go the registration page online
www.spirithollow.org/wordpress/?page_id=21
to register. All classes meet at Spirit Hollow in Shaftsbury,
Vermont on Saturdays. Most classes are from 9AM-5PM, with two
nightime classes from 1-9PM for ceremonial work. See the Seeing with
the Heart page on the website for class details.
Seeing with the Heart 2009-10 Schedule (Starting October 2009)
All meetings are at Spirit Hollow from 9am- 5pm, except for two
beginning at 1pm that include a night session. Please bring a
potluck dish to share (preferrably vegetarian) and drums and
rattles, as well notebooks, pens, ceremonial items and stuff to make
a comfy nest for each session.
Year One
October 3
November 7--1-9pm
December 5
January 16
Feb. 13
March 13--1-9 pm
April 10
May 8 possible sweat lodge
June 3--snow date
Spirit Hollow: Transforming Consciousness
www.spirithollow.org
802-447-3895
2509 Shaftsbury Hollow
North Bennington, Vermont 05257
Spirit Hollow is a non-profit educational organization--IRS Code 501
(c) (3).
