Important Dates in August
THREE SPECIAL CLASSES:
NEW: OPEN CALL TO LEARN FIREKEEPING
Training on Saturday Aug 13th 10am - 4 pm, plus potluck lunch. Donation suggested.
To all firekeepers (whether Long Dance Fire Lodge or not) and to those brothers and sisters that are drawn to the Fire way: We welcome you to join us in this teaching. We want to hear from all of you! We will present everything you need to learn in order to take on this special Medicine Way: the physicality (hands on), the energetics of how to communicate and be in connection with fire, how to be in correct relationship with fire, service, and whatever births in the moment.
While it is not an absolute requirement, we strongly suggest that you have the Empowerment thru Ritual and Ceremony class as part of any Firekeeper training. There is one scheduled for August 20th & 21st.
Come join us for a powerful day. We will be at the Arroyo Grande site 750 Carpenter Cyn Rd. Those that are out of town or state can possibility attend via phone or maybe Oovoo video chat. Let Hua know if that is a possibility for you.
Please Call Arrow to confirm your presence at this meeting. 805.202.1149
We want to hear from ALL Firekeepers whether you are going to dance or not please.
Please note that the Full Moon ceremony will be happening in the evening on this date.
CLASS with Hua: Empowerment Thru Ritual and Ceremony. Weekend of August 20 & 21st, 10 - 5 pm plus potluck lunches.
Throughout the year, Hua offers her class "Empowerment Through Ritual and Ceremony" as an enrichment for the community. Hua's teachings about sacred plants, the medicine wheel, feathers, shamanic journeying, shielding, opening the throat chakra and many more juicy and powerful lessons have been universally called extraordinary by those fortunate enough to attend.
This is also highly recommended background and training for those who are interested in deepening their practice by becoming a Firekeeper, Water Pourer, Pipe Carrier or other leadership role. Advanced level classes are sometimes offered to those who have first taken this set of classes.
Offered at a reduced price of $150 for Long Dancers. All others get the bargain rate of $182 for two full days of material, plus goodies. Open to creative reciprocity. Both days are required. A non-refundable deposit of $50 is also required to hold your place. Out of towners are welcome to stay on Church grounds. Contact Hua for more details.
White Heart Offers A Class in PR/Marketing & Business Writing in Cambria
Sunday August 21st, 10:30 - 4 pm.
We're all re-inventing a better way to model right livelihood and make a positive difference in our communities. As so many of us set about the task of creating new businesses and establishing brand recognition, we are faced with challenges about the world of social media, communications, marketing, branding and the like.
Circles invites you to attend a special offering from our own media maven Tobey Crockett PhD. In this 5 hour workshop, White Heart will offer proven methods of reaching customers, targeting new partners, creating powerful & effective messages and driving traffic to your site, to your business and adding to your bottom line.
We will go over methods and strategies, break for lunch, and in our afternoon session we will tackle your actual business problems as part of our hands-on lab work.
Limited to 10 people. Held at the Community Room of the Rabobank in Cambria. Offered at a reduced price of $75 for members of Circles of Empowerment. All others pay $90. Open to sliding scale/creative reciprocity. A non-refundable deposit of $50 is required to hold your place. RSVP at (805) 203 5183
Stay tuned for online registration soon!
Sweat Lodge Offerings:
Mixed Sweat Lodge August 27th, 2:00 pm
Hua has been pouring water for nearly 30 years. She is fully qualified to lead a safe, beautiful sweat and she creates a dynamic space of sacred prayer and transformation with her seasoned, experienced insight into the mysteries and wonders of the Sweat Lodge ceremony. Call with inquiries about organizing a Sweat Lodge for your community.
BACKGROUND:
Sweat Lodges were given to the people all over the world, thousands of years ago to help improve their lives. The Sweat Lodge is a sacred place to explore, develop and enhance our relationship to "All That Is" and it acts as an accelerator to spiritual growth. The ceremony is a powerful way to pray, and it cleanses us, heals us and helps us to grow.
There are several kinds of Sweat Lodge possible: Family Lodge (for men, women & children), Women's Lodge & Men's Lodge. Guests are always welcome, and Sweat Lodge ceremonies are also available on request for private groups and for individuals in crisis.
