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Visionseeker: Shamanism and the Modern Mystical Movement
This workshop provides a clear introduction for those less familiar with the shaman’s path and will enhance the practice of more experienced inner travelers. Hank Wesselman, PhD, is an anthropologist who has spent much of his life among traditional tribal peoples. He is a shamanic practitioner in the 29th year of his apprenticeship and author of eight books on shamanism, including the Spiritwalker Trilogy, the award-winning Awakening to the Spirit World, and The Bowl of Light. Bring drums and rattles if you have them, a light blanket, a notebook and an eyeshade. Also at Breitenbush, July 27 - 29 Hank will be presenting "Spiritwalker: Accessing the Inner Worlds for Power, Knowledge and Spiritual Healing", followed by Visionseeker Level 2: Spirit Medicine from July 29 - August 3. REG: Breitenbush 503.854.3320 INFO: www.sharedwisdom.com BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Fri lunch COST: $450 plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging |
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Relaxation, Concentration and Meditation
Breathing exercises and body postures complement and expand the meditation experience. Group discussion topics include prayer, visualization, affirmation, silence, service and developing a personal practice. Group instruction is non-religious and requires no belief system. It is suitable for beginning and experienced meditators. This retreat is offered in the Buddhist tradition with no fee for the teacher. Jerry asks that any donation (dana) you make goes to the Breitenbush Scholarship Fund. Jerry Jones has been practicing meditation and yogic disciplines for over 30 years. He has participated in numerous trainings in the US and studied in India and Asia and is co-author of From Here to Nirvana: The Yoga Journal Guide to Spiritual India. A corporate CEO for 30 years, Jerry devotes equal time to business and service. REG & INFO: Breitenbush 503.854.3320 BEGINS: Fri dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST: $13.50 reg. fee plus lodging plus dana (see above) DEPOSIT: $13.50 plus lodging |
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A New Leaf: Creative Writing Workshop J Amy Minato is author of Siesta Lane, a creative nonfiction book about living in a rural community and The Wider Lens, a poetry collection. Her writing has been recognized with a 2004 Oregon Literary Arts Fellowship and her prose with a Walden Fellowship. She currently teaches a sustainable living course at PSU and offers writing workshops through Literary Arts, Wordstock and at conference centers. She and her family migrate between Portland and the Wallowa Mountains. REG: Breitenbush 503.854.3320 |
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Awakening into the Sacred: Yoga and Meditation Retreat
This retreat is for intermediate and advanced students enthusiastic about the beauty, intricacy, and power of asana as a gateway to stillness, expansiveness and love. Sarahjoy Marsh, MA, Founder and Director of amrita: a sanctuary for yoga, in Portland, is a certified yoga instructor and teacher trainer. She created Living Yoga, a non-profit yoga outreach program that offers yoga classes in prisons, drug and alcohol treatment facilities and to homeless youth and battered women. REG & INFO: 503.552.9642 or office@amritasanctuary.com or www.amritasanctuary.com BEGINS: Thu dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST: $280 plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging |
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The Language of the Enneagram: An Introductory Workshop
Kathleen Paterno is a graduate of the Riso-Hudson Enneagram Institute in NY. She has been teaching, facilitating and coaching individuals and couples for over ten years in the Central Oregon area. As her students and clients discover the powerful tool of the Enneagram, they begin to recognize patterns of behavior that have kept them “in the box.” Knowledge, along with the practice of awareness, brings about freedom and choice. REG: Breitenbush 503.854.3320 INFO: Kathleen 541.420.7616 or Kathleen@enneagramdiscovery.com BEGINS: Tue dinner ENDS: Thu lunch COST: $80 plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging |
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The Path of Kirtan: Open Your Voice, Open Your Heart
Benjy and Heather Wertheimer lead kirtan (sacred chanting) worldwide as the duo Shantala, with soul-stirring vocals, sacred lyrics and exquisite instrumentation. Together they create music with beauty, passion and reverence. Shantala has performed and recorded internationally with such sacred music luminaries as Krishna Das, Deva Premal & Miten and Jai Uttal. Elizabeth Rainey, Certified Anusara Yoga instructor, will offer Anusara Yoga during this retreat. REG: Breitenbush 503.854.3320 |
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Empathy and Honesty for Human Connections
Nonviolent Communication, aka Compassionate Communication, offers hope and practical tools to increase connection, mutual understanding, respect, personal vitality, confidence and fun. In a gentle, trustful atmosphere, transform patterns such as blaming, criticizing and self-doubting; increase joy, intimacy and friendship; practice building skills; and experience how powerfully empathic listening heals lingering pain. The potential of this workshop is living your life where everyone’s needs matter and hearts connect.
REG & INFO: Liv 360.357.4503 or livmonroe@gmail.com or www.nwcompass.org BEGINS: Thu dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST: $250 ($230 if registered by 5/1) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging plus $50 |
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Awakening the Creative: The Painting Experience
You are welcome even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush. The goal is free expression, with the emphasis on the creative process rather than on technique or expertise. Awakening the Creative is an opportunity to embark on the greatest of all human adventures - embracing your own path and confidently following it. All materials are supplied. CEU credits available for MFT, LCSW and RN. Stewart Cubley is the co-author of Life, Paint & Passion: Reclaiming the Magic of Spontaneous Expression. Stewart has led seminars throughout the world for over three decades. This workshop may be of interest to people from a wide variety of disciplines, including art, education, counseling, social change and meditation. REG & INFO: The Painting Experience 888.639.8569 or www.processarts.com or info@processarts.com BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Fri lunch COST: $550 ($485 if registered by 6/1) plus lodging. DEPOSIT: $350 |
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Man's Search for Happiness
The practical teaching on this journey will be elaborated in 3 days. There will be lessons on Yoga, mediation and philosophy with additional focus on Kundalini Yoga. Mumtaz Ali, also called “M”, was born a Muslim and was attracted to Vedantic philosophy at a young age. He is a student, master and teacher of all spiritual traditions. He does not choose one religion over another, preferring to live and teach the essence of all religions. He initiates seekers into Kriya Yoga, and other practices. M’s guru was a direct disciple of the great Himalayan Avatar, Babaji. The Kriya M teaches is of that lineage. For full details about ‘M’, please read “Apprenticed to a Himalayan master – A yogi’s autobiography”, published by Magenta Press and available at www.magentapress.in or google search Sri ‘M’. REG & INFO: Breitenbush 503.854.3320 BEGINS: Fri dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST: $140 plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging |
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March 18 - 23 Hank Wesselman
We will utilize the classic shamanic journey method to re-establish connections with our spirit helpers and teachers, ancestors and descendants. We will explore the issue of empowerment, the nature of the three souls in the Polynesian perspective and how this cluster interfaces to produce the self. We shall begin to examine the nature of illness and healing from the perspective of the traditional shaman. The week will include a powerful healing ritual and close with an exercise oriented toward ancestral lineage healing.
Learn skills for leading a happier, more fulfilling life. Quiet the mind and realize the peace and vitality that is in you. Beginning with an explanation of meditation and concentration, you will be instructed in the ancient, widely practiced ‘so-hum’ technique.
ust as our cottonwoods and conifers unfurl their foliage this season, stretch and open yourself through writing. Examine new forms of expression and be inspired by discoveries as you turn over the leaves of your personal journey. Immersed in this place of riffling waters and wind-strummed trees we’ll practice ways to shape your findings into effective writing. This workshop develops organically with participant interest. Themes we may consider include loss, hope, change and love. We will weave being outdoors with readings, discussions and writing in a fun, relaxed, supportive atmosphere. All writing levels welcome!
On the sacred land of Breitenbush, we immerse ourselves in the timelessness of nature’s wisdom. Yoga reveals this wisdom as our very nature. As we awaken our hearts and minds, renew our vitality and radiance and rest deeply into the innate sacredness of life, we are returned to the vast intelligence and compassion that has held us all along. Join us in deep physical asana, profoundly restful meditations, and compelling conversation for living your yoga on and off the mat.
The Enneagram gives us answers to questions asked by seekers through the ages: Who am I? Why do I do the things I do? The mysteries of our unique personalities are revealed through the Enneagram in a way that makes sense, psychologically, spiritually and practically. Explore this amazing tool of self-discovery, and in the process, tap into a deep compassion for others and yourself. You will discover that your personality is not who you are. It is simply how you are and what you do.
The Path of Kirtan explores the ancient practices of kirtan and sacred sound. In this workshop we’ll immerse ourselves in this luminous ocean through voice, mantra, devotion, movement, yoga and meditation to connect more deeply with the divine Presence. In many Eastern cultures, the practice of music is approached as a spiritual practice, as the yoga of sound, and that is how it will be presented in this workshop. From this foundation, the chanting of sacred names and mantras will flow with new depth and new freedom. This workshop is offered with the intention to cultivate more beauty, love and peace inside ourselves and in our world.
Can you imagine living closer to your authentic self on a daily basis? Being able to stay present and empathically connected to someone’s heart even in painful or difficult moments? Expressing your honesty so you are heard and respected by others and yourself? Making choices without submitting or rebelling, without resentment?
Liv Monroe and Fred Sly are Certified CNVC Trainers offering trainings, practice groups and mediations–Liv in Olympia and Fred in Portland. Fred also offers counseling and since 2002 has trained in prisons, recently founding the Oregon Prison Project. Since1999 Liv has shared NVC with the general public, couples, families, schools and organizations.
The power inherent in painting is that it can awaken a wild vein of passion that will not go back to sleep. Using only the simple tools of brush, paper and paint, Awakening the Creative invites you on a highly personal journey of daring and discovery, made possible through a safe environment and the support of Stewart and his experienced staff..jpg)
This is a three-day workshop on ancient Indian Mysticism and philosophy which guides one to true happiness. True happiness is synonymous with what the ancient scriptures called ‘Moksha’ or ‘Total Freedom’.