Sacred Geometry

Everything in the manifest world is based on the Divine patterns of Creation known as Sacred Geometry. To the ancients, Sacred Geometry was a secret topic restricted to spiritual initiates, only in the past 100 years has the veil begun to lift. The true science of Sacred Geometry allows direct, practical access to spiritual and material forces of creation.  Sacred geometry is the study of spatial order through the measure and relationships of form.  In ancient times it was considered ‘a language of the gods.”   The study and understanding of sacred geometry provides a philosophical and experiential approach to engaging more consciously with the mysteries of the creation of life and its forms.  The study of Sacred Geometry provides a key to expanding spiritual awareness; to healing the physical body and correcting energetic problems; to increasing communication between the seen and unseen world.  Join us for a day of experiential learning and deepening into the Mysteries.

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Mandala Making -  Playful Journey To the Center

Mandala is the ancient Sanskrit word for circle.  It is an archetypal symbol of wholeness. The mandala was used as a therapeutic art tool by Carl Jung, who believed that mandalas created spontaneously in dreams or waking life were unconscious attempt to heal one’s inner self.  Mandalas have been employed in spiritual practices in many cultures.  They have been created and used as part of healing rituals in Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism and Native American traditions.  Mandalas have been used throughout history as a form of sacred art.  They have been used to interpret or record information as well as artistic expressions of beauty. The mandala pattern lends function and form, as well as symmetry and grace, to places of worship.  It is seen in Christian cathedrals, gardens and the labyrinth used for centering and contemplation.  Join us for a day of playful art experienced through the creation of mandalas.  Bring your “beginners mind” inquisitive nature, a compass, scissors, your favorite markers, a stack of cut out pictures and words from magazines and be prepared to relax your mind and open to your creative nature and the wise healer within.

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Once Upon A Time -
Working with the Wisdom and Transformational Power of  Fairy Tales and Myth

Saturday, March 17, 2006

The fairy tale with its archetypal images lives on through all the changes and upheavals of society.  The characters in the fairy tale lead us to discover the treasures in our own souls.  While we work with myth and fairytales our linear minds become softer and more aware of the subtleties and nuances of life.  We learn that to incarnate into a human body is an adventure.  That life leads us into a dark magic forest where we can get hopelessly lost.  We learn that the divine feminine must hide again and again, in the sleeping beauty surrounded by thorns in a dark wood, in the cottage protected by the seven dwarfs (the seven stages of alchemical transformation) awaiting the search and union of the masculine.   We see in fairy tales and mythic adventures the soul searching for the transcendent and the visions of people searching their own inward world.  In this workshop we will immerse ourselves in these ‘vehicles of light where we meet the Transcendent in relationship to the present,” as the late Joseph Campbell wrote.   Join us for a day of  play in the cauldron of creativity and imagination and work deeply with symbolism  and  story.  Be prepared to become re-enchanted!

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Embodiment  - Transforming Body Into Spirit

We have forgotten that we are sparks from the Divine Flame of God.  The Divine is not only ‘out there’ but around us and within us experiencing itself through every sense in our bodies.  Our lives journey is about reconnecting and that we are spiritual beings partaking in physical experience.  The path leads deeply inward.  The beloved dwells in every cell waiting to be enlivened.  The mind, body and spirit once thought to be separate is in constant communication.  Join us for a day of learning more about nurturing and nourishing the body in a way that assists and accelerates transformation.

Learn a variety of transformational techniques:
Meditation, Guided Imagery, Breathing Techniques, Movement, and Energy work.

Learn about the “energy of transformation” and vibrational healing and sound.  Learn about grounding and balance. Learn about stress, the power and energy of your thoughts and learn how to feed the body in a way that is nourishing to the body and to spirit.
Join us for a day full of Rejuvenation, Learning, Fun and Self-Discovery!

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Transformative Practices for the Dying - Midwifing Death: Pilgrimage Into Light

In a culture that is death phobic the notion of midwifing death is novel.  We prepare for birth with many preparations, rituals and intention. A midwife is a facilitator of transition. It is possible to prepare for death in the same way as we do for the birth of a child. 

Join us in exploring transformative approaches for being with dying, our own and others. Learn about not only the stages of physical death, but the energetic and transformational signposts along the way.  Learn skills and spiritual practices for easing the transition of death and the use of ritual and practices to be used at the time of death and after. 

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Living and Loving Mindfully - Practices for Creating Deeper Connections

Can you imagine how every relationship in the world-not only with our partners, friends, family members, co workers, but also different nations, races, religions-would change if we eliminated the illusion of separateness? 

What if we were to view the nature of all of our relationships from a spiritual perspective? What if we saw the purpose of all of our relationships from the perspective of helping us to uncover our essential Divine Nature? 

What if we viewed problems in relating as opportunities to learn more about ourselves, and our barriers to love, as a means to transcend our limited ways of loving?
How do we move beyond relationships based on cycles of blame and powerlessness to ones of true unlimited potential and authentic communication?

This workshop is highly experiential.  You will learn tools to transform all of your relationships and to move into a place of deeper authenticity.

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Mind-body-Spirit Approaches To Health and Well-Being 8 week Mind-Body Skill Groups are now forming

The groups will meet for six weeks beginning
Tuesday, February 6th  and continue to meet on February 13th, 20th  27th and March 5th and 13th

Skill Development Will Include the Use of:

• Meditation (three types)
• Guided Imagery
• Autogenic Training (Self-Hypnosis)
• Biofeedback
• Breathing Exercises
• Journaling Techniques
• Self-Awareness Techniques
• Exercise, movement and dance as therapeutic tools

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These groups are limited in number to promote the maximum benefit so registration will be on a first come first serve basis. To register email info@transformativepractices.com or call Michele@612-310-8876

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Welcome Yourself Home
Workshop

Join us for this workshop either Saturday, February 10th from 10 to 4 or Sunday, February 11th from 10 to 4

Wanting to navigate the world with more grace and ease?

Frustrated with patterns in your life you can’t seem to shift?

Feeling a sense of spiritual disillusionment?

Yearning for fuller, more authentic self expression?

YOU are the one you have been searching for...    Welcome yourself home.

In an interactive format between teachers and participants, experience:

• Methods for identifying and working through limiting beliefs
•  Opportunities for individual work with teachers
•  Valuable tools to assist you in deepening the exploration of your gifts    and passions
•  Simple yet powerful practices, easily incorporated into daily living 
•   Practical written materials to take home for easy reference

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We currently do not have a trip date, however if this is something that interests you, please send an email to lora@transformativepractices.com

Download the full informational flyer from our last trip for an overview.