Sacred Movement, Sacred Being
Friday, October 8 - Monday, October 11
Please join us for the 2004 Society of Elder Faiths Autumn Retreat!
It has long been known that certain forms of movement can lead to profound states of trance and expansion of consciousness. In this weekend intensive, we will devote the time and energy to fully explore movement in various forms with an eye to experiencing the sacred.
Program for Sacred Movement, Sacred Being:
Elementary Yoga - Combining breath, controlled movement, stillness, and postures, yoga clears the mind, enlivens the body, and places one in a state of peace conducive to trance work. - led by Anubis and Arachne
Higher Self Ritual - led by Arachne
Taoist Walking Meditation - led by Sage. Outdoors; participants should bring sturdy walking shoes and rain gear in case of inclement weather.
Ecstatic Trance Postures, from the work of anthropologist Felicitas Goodman - led by Jennifer and Holly Johanna. Ancient figurative art sometimes recorded ways to access spirit guidance for a variety of purposes, such as healing and ritual creation, through specific poses of the physical body. The workshop includes introductory information, experience of trances using several different postures accompanied by drumming and rattling, and discussion. Please bring hand drums or rattles.
Indoor Labyrinth Walk
When: Friday evening October 8 - Monday morning October 11.
You may arrive either Friday evening or Saturday morning.
Where: Directions will be sent upon receipt of registration. We'll be at a private, newly-constructed retreat center in Western Massachusetts, featuring a large house on spacious wooded grounds.
Cost: SEF Members: $75.00; Non-Members: $85.00
Includes meals, lodging, ritual and workshop supplies. Adults only.
Click here for Journey Into Spirit 2004 Registration Form!
