Introduction to the Shamanic Way – The Wisdom of Our Ancestors

Introduction to the Shamanic Way – The Wisdom of Our Ancestors

Wed-Sun / 25th Sept – 29th Sept 2019
10am – 3pm
For: 18+ years
*The course is limited to an intimate 10 people as the work is intensive and very personal, and so each person can get Béatrice’s full attention over the time you have together.

About the Work:

There is a way of life that brings us in contact with a sacred ancient wisdom so we may start to find our path home. A way of life that our ancestors knew and that acknowledged our connection to everything around us, in this physical plane, in dream, beyond.

This wisdom, this way of living, is referred to as shamanism in certain cultures. It brings us in contact with our original power and trust, and with the spiritual world which is protecting, guiding and supporting us. The guides/teachers (called shamans in certain traditions), who help make this bridge, may also be called The Walkers in Between, or very simply: the Storytellers, telling the stories of our ancestors, of creation and of the power, energy, force, entity, design called love, and helping us apply those to our life today. They have been acting as these bridges since time immemorial, taking on the responsibility to act as teacher, counselor, healer and guide for their communities.

In this introductory course we will be introduced into what is sometimes called shamanic journeying. What this refers to are actually age-old methods known to humankind to use consciousness to seek answers and guidance for any aspect of life and living. This method brings us back in touch with the guidance, teaching and support that has always been available to us from the spiritual world by reconnecting us with nature and our inner, true selves. Many traditions exist all over the world, and here in India we of course have many too, but they all have certain things in common, such as the use of song, dance, drumming and a connection to nature.

Through this work, we will learn to listen again to our intuition, our inner voice, to be more able to follow our own, true inner guidance on our unique paths of life. We will explore the world within each of us, the stories or narratives we get identified with, and how we at times have become strangers to ourselves. We will learn to hear the call of our own destiny, our inner song again, so we can sing and dance it, and feel united with the oneness of the universe as we were meant to.

We will be united with the Great Song, the sound that flows and vibrates through us all and everything, and so we may sing the “stranger”, the “other” in us, back onto the path of destiny, and our way home.

The work involves creating holy space in which change can happen of itself, instead of us trying to make change happen. The work is done on the premise that when we return to a life of balance, healing and transformation automatically follow.

We can once again become the storytellers of our true inner stories, our true inner visions to dream into being a possible world we would like to live in and thrive in, that truly calls to our hearts and allows us to sing and dance and be our true selves while being connected to one another.

(In individual consultations with Béatrice you may ask questions, seek answers, clarity, guidance or direction. Eventually, it is spirit that will guide and show the path ahead.)

Structure:

In this workshop Béatrice Simmons will offer group sessions, ceremonies, and individual work.

People who have prior experience with Béatrice’s work or Shamanism are welcome to participate to further their individual journeys with the work. The nature of the work isn’t linear, and it is of great benefit to revisit the work for those wishing to continue and strengthen their practice. You will always experience something new and deepen your journey.

Béatrice has limited the course to an intimate 10 people so she can give each participant her attention over the 5 days that you have together. She will also take Individual sessions which will be scheduled for the participants before and after the workshop hours during the five days.

This is Béatrice’s seventh time conducting this workshop in India. A community is forming. Come be a part of it.

Call 77608 32226 for any queries (Tue-Sun, between 10am and 7pm).

Registration:

Fee: Rs 15,000 (includes lunch and one 2-hour individual session)
Your individual session will be scheduled during the week, before or after the group session

Please write to us at info@shoonyaspace.com or call the number above if you have any questions about the work, the course or registrations. If you cannot use the link provided to register, you may also pay via an online transfer, cheque or cash at Shoonya. Get in touch asap if you would like to do so.)

*Remember, there are only 10 seats open, so please reach out as soon as you can and reserve yours.

What to wear / bring with you:

1) Wear comfortable clothing – something you can sit on the floor and lie down in easily.
2) Yoga Mat to lie on
3) Blanket in case you feel cold
4) Small pillow or a cushion to support your neck/back etc
5) Notebook / Journal
6) Pens / pencils
7) Colour pencils / crayons to sketch
8) Rattles / drum (optional)
9) Scarf / dupatta to cover your eyes
10) Cushion to sit on

About your Teacher:

Béatrice Simmons-Heiz runs a private practice in her “Attara” Atelier in Switzerland with different features including healing work, fragrance work and the Alexander Technique. She has worked with different teachers and healers, which includes completing the Teacher Training and Medicine for the Earth trainings with Sandra Ingerman. She is an Initiated Pathfinder and an ordained Elder of The Wolven Path Tradition. She has extensive experience in group and individual healing work. She is connected worldwide with healing communities and is offering her work in different countries. She has done extensive work in India as well including five introductory workshops, deepening retreats and workshops for artists here at Shoonya.