NATURAL SHAMANISM
Level 1 and Level 2
with Wes Gietz (Dancing Fire)
Location: Skodshoved, Mols, Denmark
Level 1: July 15-18, 2010
Level 2: July 19-25, 2010
Discover the realms beyond the physical as understood by the Apache people.
Create and explore your personal Spirit Place
Expand beyond measure your awareness of reality.
Understand and elevate your spiritual consciousness.
Develop power and confidence as a healer.
Experience community with others on this path.
Integrate this path with other paths of truth.
This is your birthright.
A nature-based path of spiritual awareness and power
Overview of program content (both workshops)(April 7, revised May 31, 2010 - Wes Gietz)
Introduction
These two courses are about developing higher levels of spiritual consciousness and power. They are designed to teach the power and techniques of native healers and shamans as well as ways to grow toward higher levels of consciousness. A variety of techniques drawn from Native American ways will be used in the training to support the development of the person and the healer. In the past few months, I hae been given new understandings of consciousness and our human possibilities. These new understandings have had a profound effect on the content and nature of these programs.
Please note: these are two separate workshops. It is fully possible to participate only in Level 1 if you wish. Level 1 is a prerequisite for Level 2.
In the Spiritual Power and Awareness workshops you will develop both your spiritual consciousness and power, and a personal and intimate connection with the natural world. Your spiritual growth will be enhanced. Our time together will include an integrated series of exercises and personal experiences of both the spiritual and physical worlds.
A personal note:
In the past few months, I have been given new understandings of consciousness and our human possibilities. These new understandings have had a profound effect on the content and nature of these programs. An important gift of this change in consciousness has been comprehension of the role of each human being in elevating the consciousness of all humans and consequently of all that is, and I am eager to teach this path with new power and perspective.
These new understandings and experiences will form a large part of the teachings of Level 2.
Other points:
- These are intensely experiential workshops. On the shamanic path there are cognitive models that are essential to understanding the work, but the real value and impact of the work lie in the personal experiences of participants. You will learn the models and theory in conjunction with the spiritual journeys we take.
- The journeys will primarily be guided meditations. These will for the most part be the same journeys that men and women on this path have taken for many generations.
- Much of the benefit will arise from sharing our stories. There will be time to share the stories you bring with you, discuss your experiences in the workshop, and ask questions.
- There will also be time to explore areas that are of particular interest to participants. We will have the opportunity to go deeply into shamanism and to participate in activities that are important to cultures where shamanism is a fundamental aspect of life.
Topics
Expanded states of awareness
• Shamanism as a way of life
• Techniques for altering awareness
• Expanding physical awareness
• Effects of altered states
Models for awareness
• The Human Journey
• The Cycle of Learning
• Levels of consciousness
Shamanic perceptions
• Energies
• Power areas
• Entities
• The Great Mystery
Powers in the realms beyond the physical
• Journeying
• Safety
• Healing
The practice of shamanism
• The importance of environment
• Ceremony and ritual
• The importance of community
• Power objects
• Shamanic Law
Native shamanism and other paths to truth and healing
• Terminology
• The map beyond the physical
• Personal spiritual motivation and power
• Holes in the cheese: gaps in the models
Preparation
• Read Awakening Spirits by Tom Brown Jr.
Location
The courses will be held at a summer home in Skoveshed, Mols, Denmark.
If possible, please bring your own tent and camping gear (that helps keep the price down), or we can find space in nearby homes or on the floor.
Bring your own outdoor rug or mat, and slippers.
We meet at 16:00 to 18:00 the first day of each course and serve a light meal and end by 18:00 on the last day.
We will help each other with cooking and cleaning. Vegetarians please notify when registering.
Registration and Costs
I prefer that be no fee indicated or asked for these spiritual teachings. However, we have decided to set an amount to provide clarity about what is expected. THE PRICE BELOW INCLUDES ALL COSTS. We hope that this amount will make these teachings accessible. PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO OFFER THIS AMOUNT, DO NOT LET MONEY PREVENT YOU FROM PARTICIPATING. OFFER WHAT YOU CAN.
The costs of the courses are 3000 d.kr. ($500 USD)for Level 1, 5000 d.kr. ($825 USD) for Level 2, and 7500 d.kr. ($1240 USD) for both Level 1 and Level 2. Registration is complete once this fee is paid.
Participants from outside Denmark, please pay to:
IBAN No DK 4750740001256874 - SWIFT code JYBADKKK --
Put the name Else Baden-Jensen on the deposit and your own name.
For Danish participants use 5074 1256874 - please remember to write your name.
AND - please remember everybody! - Send your name, address, email and phone number to elsebj@gmail.com when you have paid.
Futher information call Else Baden-Jensen, +45 8610 8210 (mob +45 3025 8610).
Transportation
Directions will be sent to participants once your registration is complete. A participant list will be send out before the start of the course, so transportation can be coordinated, or else call +45 86108210. See also www.rejseplanen.dk
A list of items to bring, and other information regarding details of the workshop, will be provided to registrants.
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