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Journeys into health. . .
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Monthly Medicine Walk:
The Medicine Wheel teaches us about the interconnectedness of all things. As each season brings its own special
energy to the cycle of the year, so too does each direction of the Medicine Wheel bring its own prayerful energy to the
Sacred Hoop of Creation.
• East, the direction of Springtime, brings us vision.
• South, the Summer, is the place of passion and emotion.
• West, the Autumn, manifests itself in the physical. This is the place where we go within to do our sacred work
• North, the Winter, is the place of the spiritual, and of realizing the fruits of our labors
One evening a month, you are invited to participate in a prayerful journey through the four directions of the Medicine
Wheel. Join with us as we carry our visions through the East, South, West, and North.
There is no fee for this monthly prayer circle, but donations are gratefully accepted.
Tree of Life Shamanic Community Circle:
One of the most powerful tools in the shaman’s repertoire is the drum. Also known as the “Shaman’s Horse”, the drum
carries the shaman to the spirit world to consult with spirit guides, power animals and teachers. Such journeying is often
done for the purpose of personal and communal healing by receiving information while in meditation.
4:00 – 4:30 pm: We will cover the basics of shamanic journeying for anyone not familiar with the process. If you are
familiar with journeying, you need not arrive until 4:30pm.
4:30 – 6:30 pm: After a brief welcoming ceremony, we will take a preliminary journey using the drum to carry us. A brief
group discussion will follow. Then we’ll continue with additional journey work. Based on the group’s intention, this may
include exercises such as The Shaman’s Walk, group journeying, partner journeying, narrated journeying and other
activities.
6:30 – 7:30pm: During the final hour, we’ll enjoy each other’s company and build community with a potluck dinner.
Attendees are requested but not required to bring a dish for the pot luck, drum and/or rattle, notebook and pen,
and something to cover your eyes with while journeying. A donation of $15.00 is suggested to cover use of the
studio.
Please e-mal me for more information or to register for any of these events. I look forward to
working with you.