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Gudhara
Holistic Sanctuary
232 Bumballa Road
Wingello NSW 2579
P: 02 4884 4467
(9am to 5pm Mon-Fri)
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Embrace of the Earth Shamanic Burial
Friday 4th to
Sunday 6th December 2010
What the weekend is
about This shamanic ritual is a profound way to truly connect with the
powerful energy of the Earth… The experience has been described as a combination
“vision quest” and “full body meditation”. Drawing from the Toltec Tradition
of Central America, this ceremony is inspired by the intimate connection
that the Toltecs have with the land. It is a ceremonial initiation and
rite of passage where participants are buried overnight in the earth to
receive the powerful healing and loving energies of Mother Earth. The
experience may be used in contemporary spirituality to activate deep shifts
in consciousness and heightened connection with energies of the earth.
“Please note that this initiation has been safely practiced by several
hundred initiates during the last 20 or so years by shamanic researcher
Victor Sanchez. The practice is totally safe - no soil is placed on the
initiates, you can be physically removed from the tomb at any time if
necessary, and the facilitator stays awake and vigilant the whole night
in close proximity to the tombs while feeding the central fire and offering
blessings and prayers. The physical dimension to the rite is only one
small part - it simply helps facilitate the altered states that are the
main element of the rite. This rite of passage is so unique, empowering,
and nurturing that by the end of the night most initiates want to stay
longer in the ground before they rise from the tomb into the sun and "sprout"
into a new form of being.” James Endredy, author of Earthwalks
This experience is limited to 8 participants.
Outcomes
- Obtain clarity and vision in personal matters
- Heal and absorb emotional wounds
- Mark a significant life change and rite of passage
- Bury the “old” self and allow the birth of the new
- Recapitulate life events Å Recharge personal energy before or
after a demanding task or challenge
- Experience in a tangible way the profound love and healing energy
of the Earth
“…I feel refreshed, alive and very awake. I am out of the wilderness,
born again.” Rachel Newman, Sunday Life Magazine
Facilitator
After a 2 year journey from Mexico to Chile, Michael Stone worked at The
New York Open Center, the largest centre for holistic learning in the
United States. During this time he consolidated sacred indigenous teachings
learnt during his travels, and continued studying with teachers and shamanic
practitioners from around the world (including Core/Neo Shamanism, Celtic,
Tibetan, Mayan, Incan, Toltec, and Native American). It was during this
time that he had a profound personal experience as a participant on the
‘Embrace of the Earth’ weekend (facilitated by James Endredy and Manolo
Cetina, Toltec practitioners), and was inspired to facilitate this journey
for others. After being away for 7 years, Michael returned home to Australia
in 2003. Since then, he has shared his passions in the shamanic traditions
with others seeking to deepen their connection to the elements of nature.
Since his return, he has facilitated the ‘Embrace of the Earth’ for over
50 participants, including Greg & Alison, the founders of Gudhara Holistic
Sanctuary. Michael’s shamanism website is www.spiritualpage.com.au/shamanism
. He has presented at various events and gatherings, and regularly facilitates
shamanic workshops, as well as men’s talking circles. He is also the founder
and director of Holistic Services Group, Australia's number one provider
of corporate holistic services.
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Investment
Includes simple cabin accommodation in a bushland setting on Friday evening,
in-ground accommodation on Saturday evening, organic vegetarian meals,
morning and afternoon teas. The weekend commences from 5.00pm Friday 4
December and concludes 3pm Sunday 6 December. To register please fill
in the attached form and email/post/fax with payment to Gudhara Holistic
Sanctuary. More detailed information on what to bring, how to prepare
for the weekend and directions to the venue will be provided on registration.
Investment is $575 earlybird rate until 5 November 2010 and $650 thereafter.
This workshop is strictly limited to 8 participants. Book now to avoid
disappointment! Registration
Travel by train
The weekend is located near Wingello Railway Station on the Southern Highlands
line south of Sydney. Gudhara workshops/classes are scheduled for participants
to take advantage of this when commuting. To reduce the impact on the
environment we encourage participants to take advantage of the CityRail
and Countrylink rail services when travelling to retreats.
For more information phone 02 4884 4467 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
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