ecstatic oneness within

Starting another Shift Network course with Sandra Ingerman - Shamanic Journeys Into Nature - continues to deepen my own learning and teaching experience. 

Winter Morning in Yellowstone National Park (U.S.), Tom Murphy

Disconnected from our own true nature, we learn how to turn off external distraction and disturbance, turning inward and centering our being to get back in tune with our natural flow and the cycles of nature and the earth. 

Shift Network announcement

Our first week we learned how much the land nurtures and protects us.

• our connection to the web of life and our true place in nature
• changes to make and be in greater harmony with nature
• a ceremony to bond with the land where we live on
• a shamanic journey to learn what it means to be a nature being
• Honorable Closure, a ritual to dissolve unhealthy energetic ties

I offer you this healing music and video to leave you with the sense of expansiveness this work brings. 

Native American ancestral chants

sturgeon full moon | August 15

The Open Center in New York City offers monthly Full Moon Circles that I have been meaning to join since I first attended a certificate course in sound healing. 

The session I finally attended was officiated by Olivia Olkowski, an Open Center graduate and facilitator. Olivia is a certified Shaman and Curandera of the ancient Mayan healing lineage.

At summer’s peak our large group gathered in the main hall to explore the element of Fire, plant medicine, and areas of the heart.

We were caringly guided through ritual and shamanic journey work to unravel energies within ourselves that were revealed, restored and/or released. Leading us ever towards their purpose in our lives.

Together we collaborated to create a sacred space where we let go of these things that have ripened with the aid of the waning full moon. What no longer served was released - unburdening us on our true path.

Olivia possesses a sweet nurturing energy nourished by her close affinity with Pachamama. This was counterbalanced by her strong and direct condor totem energy. 

The two shamanic journeys she guided us through had us traveling incredulous worlds to reveal answers to our questions and imbue our prayers with loving power. 

For those who were unable to attend we encourage you to clear your schedule and make the time to come by soon.