BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Christa Mackinnon - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Christa Mackinnon X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://christamackinnon.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Christa Mackinnon REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T170000 DTSTAMP:20250316T104202Z CREATED:20240326T093541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T104202Z UID:21518-1733565600-1746032400@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Training Course: Bridging the Worlds - Psycho-spiritual and Therapeutic Shamanism DESCRIPTION:Practitioner Training Course: Psycho-spiritual and Therapeutic Shamanism\nThis inspiring training course\, which is loosely based on my books\, will empower and enchant you\, open new worlds and enrich your personal and professional life. You will develop the shamanic within you\, as well as learn approaches\, techniques and tools you can utilize in your work with clients and groups and for yourself. \n\nThe course is certificated and accredited for all\, and carries CPD hours for therapeutic professionals.\nIt will be held over three on-line weekends on zoom\, and one extended residential weekend at The Earth Spirit Center\, Glastonbury\nSome practice and reading between the teaching weekends is required\nA workbook\, comprehensive course materials as well as recordings of the online weekends are included\n\n  \nEligible \nThe course is suitable for Psychologists\, Psychotherapists\, Counsellors\, Complementary Practitioners\, Body-workers\, Energy- and Holistic Practitioners\, Healers & Coaches. \nThe course can also be attended by people with prior experience in shamanism who would like to build a shamanic practice or use the course to further their shamanic practices. \n  \n  \nThe Modules\n\nModule 1\n7th & 8th December 2024\, Interactive online via zoom\n\nThe shamanic world-view and the shamanic worlds\nThe shamanic view of mental / emotional suffering\nShamanism and therapy\nWorking with energies\, space\, altars\, power places\nThe power of intent in shamanic practice\nThe role of spirit helpers in therapeutic shamanism\nShamanic journeying: introduction and connecting with your spirit helpers\n\n\nModule 2\n18th & 19th January 2025\, Online via zoom\n\nJourneying as a psycho-spiritual tool\nThe shamanic journey as a therapeutic tool\nIntegration approaches to shamanic journey outcomes\nDissociation and Soul Loss\nSoul Retrieval as a therapeutic tool (practice to be continued during the residential)\nIntegration of retrieved parts\n\n\nModule 3\n8th & 9th March 2025\, Online via zoom\n\nThe Wheel of Life (Medicine Wheel) as a map and psycho-spiritual tool\nUtilising the Wheel directions for nature\, spirit and soul-connection\nThe Medicine Wheel as a therapeutic tool\nWidening the circle: connecting with ancestors\nTherapeutic work with ancestral lines\n\n\nModule 4\n4th – 7th April 2025\, three-day fully residential retreat training\, Earth Spirit Center\, Glastonbury\n\nCeremony and Ritual\nThe power of Ceremony\nCeremony for therapy and integration\nSoul Retrieval practice (continued from module 2)\nEco-psychological shamanism: nature tools for therapy\, consciousness expansion and soul nourishment\nThe idea of personal power in shamanism: increase your personal power\nThe shaman as a dreamer\, visionary and manifestor\nThe residential weekend includes a Cacao Ceremony and a Fire ceremony (and how to facilitate them)\n\n  \nSome homework in the form of practice sessions in pairs and additional reading is required between weekends. \nAdditional zoom sessions: The course includes one evening zoom session to discuss homework outcomes. The date will be set with the group. \n  \n  \nAccreditation and certificate\nThe course is certificated and accredited by \n \n\nFees / Exchange \nEarly Bird Teaching Fees: £ 680.00  \nRegular Teaching Fees:  £ 760.00   \nThe fees include all teaching materials\, downloads of power point presentations\, access to student pages and recordings of the teachings. \n  \nAdditional Residential Accommodation Fees: For three-day residential module 4\, 4th – 7th April 2025 \n£ 345.00 (fees are calculated for two students sharing en-suite accommodation. They include all meals\, accommodation and material – payable in March 2025) \n£ 425.00 (single accommodation – limited availability)  \nThe fees for the three-day intensive residential training are due in March 2025. \n  \n  \nRefund policies: \nDeposits are non-refundable. The deposit for this course\, £ 170.00 (early bird) and £ 190.00 (normal fees). \nOnce the course has started we only refund course fees if the course is cancelled by the training provider. \nFor refund policies please see ‘terms and conditions’. \n  \nTeaching material and books\n\nThe course is loosely based on my books\, which you can purchase at Amazon. You will receive comprehensive teaching material as well as recordings of the zoom teachings. \n  \n. \n  \nAccreditation and certificate\nThe course is accredited by the IPHM. You wil receive a practitioner certificate if you have fulfilled all the course requirements. \n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/training-course-bridging-the-worlds-psycho-spiritual-and-therapeutic-shamanism-2/ LOCATION:Interactive zoom & EarthSpirit Center residential CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Shamanic Workshops,Shamanism for Contemporary Therapists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Christa-Mackinnon-shamanic-teacher-psychologist-medicine-wd-a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231125T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240430T170000 DTSTAMP:20240409T155029Z CREATED:20230324T075132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T155029Z UID:20499-1700906400-1714496400@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Training Course: Bridging the Worlds - Psycho-spiritual and Therapeutic Shamanism DESCRIPTION:Practitioner Training Course: Psycho-spiritual and Therapeutic Shamanism\nThis inspiring training course\, which is loosely based on my books\, will empower and enchant you\, open new worlds and enrich your personal and professional life. You will develop the shamanic within you\, as well as learn approaches\, techniques and tools you can utilize in your work with clients and groups and for yourself. \n\nThe course is certificated and accredited for all and carries CPD hours for therapeutic professionals.\nIt will be held over three on-line weekends on zoom\, and one extended residential weekend at The Earth Spirit Center\, Glastonbury\n\nIt includes two evening zoom sessions between the weekends\nSome practice and reading between weekends is required\nA workbook\, comprehensive course materials as well as recordings of the online weekends are included\n\n  \nEligible \nThe course is suitable for Psychologists\, Psychotherapists\, Counsellors\, Complementary Practitioners\, Body-workers\, Energy- and Holistic Practitioners\, Healers & Coaches. \nThe course can also be attended by people with prior experience in shamanism who would like to build a shamanic practice or use the course to further their shamanic practices. \n  \n  \nThe Modules\n\nModule 1\n25th & 26th  November 2023\, Online via zoom\n\nThe shamanic world-view and the shamanic worlds\nThe shamanic view of mental / emotional suffering\nShamanism and therapy\nWorking with energies\, space\, altars\, power places\nThe power of intent in shamanic practice\nThe role of spirit helpers in therapeutic shamanism\nShamanic journeying: introduction and connecting with your spirit helpers\n\n\nModule 2\n13th & 14th January 2024\, Online via zoom\n\nJourneying as a psycho-spiritual tool\nThe shamanic journey as a therapeutic tool\nIntegration approaches to shamanic journey outcomes\nDissociation and Soul Loss\nSoul Retrieval as a therapeutic tool (practice to be continued during the residential)\nIntegration of retrieved parts\n\n\nModule 3\n10th & 11th February 2024\, Online via zoom\n\nThe Wheel of Life (Medicine Wheel) as a map and psycho-spiritual tool\nUtilising the Wheel directions for nature\, spirit and soul-connection\nThe Medicine Wheel as a therapeutic tool\nWidening the circle: connecting with ancestors\nTherapeutic work with ancestral lines\n\n\nModule 4\n15th – 18th March 2024\, three-day fully residential retreat training\, Earth Spirit Center\, Glastonbury\n\nCeremony and Ritual\nThe power of Ceremony\nCeremony for therapy and integration\nSoul Retrieval practice (continued from module 2)\nEco-psychological shamanism: nature tools for therapy\, consciousness expansion and soul nourishment\nThe idea of personal power in shamanism: increase your personal power\nThe shaman as a dreamer\, visionary and manifestor\nThe residential weekend includes a Cacao Ceremony (and how to facilitate it) and a Fire Ceremony\n\n  \nSome homework in the form of practice sessions in pairs and additional reading is required between weekends. \nAdditional zoom sessions: The course includes 1 evening zoom session (one between each module) to discuss homework outcomes. The date will be set with the group. \n  \n  \nAccreditation and certificate\nThe course is certificated and accredited by \n \n\nFees\nRegular Teaching Fees: £ 680.00 (£ 170.00 per module / weekend) \nAdditional Residential Accommodation Fees: For three-day residential module4\, 15th – 18th March 2024\, £ 315.00 (fees are calculated on a two students sharing accommodation basis. They include all meals\, accommodation and material – payable in March 2024) \nThe fees include all teaching materials and downloads as well as three zoom evenings between teaching sessions (we will set the dates for the zoom evenings on the first weekend) \n  \nInstallments: £ 170.00 at booking (refundable only if the course is cancelled or if we can fill your place) \nThe remaining early bird course fees of £ 510.00 are due on the 15th November 2023. If you need to pay in two instalments\, please contact me. \nThe fees for the three-day intensive residential training are due on the 1st March 2024 \n  \nRefund policies: \nOnce the course has started we only refund course fees if the course is cancelled by the training provider. for refund policies please see ‘terms and conditions’. \n  \nCovid requirements and refund policy:  \nAs a training provider we have to comply with Covid laws and requirements. \n\nWe will refund the fees you have paid in case we need to cancel the course.\nIf Covid laws change and we need to adapt with various measures – such as teaching a module online or changing dates or location – we cannot refund your fees as these requirements are not under our control.\n\n  \n\n  \nTeaching material and books\n\nThe course is loosely based on my books\, which you can purchase at Amazon. You will receive comprehensive teaching material as well as recordings of the zoom teachings. \n  \n. \n  \nAccreditation and certificate\nThe course is accredited by the IPHM. You wil receive a practitioner certificate if you have fulfilled all the course requirements. \n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/training-course-bridging-the-worlds-psycho-spiritual-and-therapeutic-shamanism/ LOCATION:Interactive zoom & EarthSpirit Center residential CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Shamanic Workshops,Shamanism for Contemporary Therapists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Bridging-copy-2-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231123T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231207T210000 DTSTAMP:20231110T091942Z CREATED:20230807T091022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T091942Z UID:20822-1700766000-1701982800@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Learn the Art of Divination - Interactive online training workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn the Art of Divination – Interactive online training workshop for women  \nSince time began\, human beings have used the art of divination to seek guidance\, wisdom and answers from the unseen realms. If you want to explore and learn this ancient art to conduct readings for yourself and others\, whilst strengthening your intuitive abilities using oracle cards\, this workshop is perfect for you! \nJoin us for three evenings to learn and unlock the power of oracle readings to transform your life and the lives of others. \nThe three evenings are designed to help you develop your intuition and psychic gifts while learning how to accurately divine with the Medicine Woman Wisdom Oracle cards. \nYou’ll learn how to use different spreads and methods available to you\, enabling you to deliver accurate oracle readings for yourself and your clients. We’ll show you how to tap into your inner and universal wisdom\, cultivate your psychic gifts\, and build your confidence as you practice together in a safe and supportive space. \nDon’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from the creators of the Medicine Woman Wisdom oracle cards\, practice and hone your skills and connect with like-minded women. \nPlaces are are limited. Please book early. \n  \nModule 1 – 23rd November 2023\,7pm – 9pm (UCT)  \n\nTeaching: Attune to the deck and preparation\nTeaching: How to set intents & interpret oracle cards and how to use the guidebook\nPractice: Single card reading for yourself\nPractice: Single card reading for another person\n\n  \nModule 2 – 30th November 2023\, 7pm – 9pm (UCT) \n\nTeaching: Three – card or spread readings\nPractice: Three card readings for yourself\nPractice: Three card reading for another person\n\n  \nModule 3 – 7th December 2023 \, 7pm – 9pm (UCT)  \n\nTeaching: Using oracle cards as gateways to spirit\, receiving guidance and answers\nTeaching: Various ways to utilise oracle cards as gateways – journeying\, art & movement\nPractice: Journey into a card for yourself\nPractice: Journey into a card for another person\n\n  \nExchange: \nTeaching fees: £ 60.00 (if you already own the Medicine Woman Wisdom Oracle Cards) \n£ 80.00 (includes a discounted deck of Medicine Woman Wisdom Oracle cards\, which we will send to you) URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/learn-the-art-of-divination-2/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Card-Divination-workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T210000 DTSTAMP:20230802T100643Z CREATED:20230802T100443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T100643Z UID:20795-1696532400-1696539600@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Receive your Unique Sacred Message and Guidance DESCRIPTION:This event is interactive online. It is hosted by Conscious Cafe London. For more information and tickets please click here  \n  \nReceive your Unique Sacred Message and Guidance with the Medicine Woman Wisdom Oracle \nAre you seeking to activate\, develop and strengthen your inner feminine wisdom\, archetypal powers\, and unique medicine? \nThis webinar invites you to connect with the medicine of your sacred inner feminine and receive personal insights and guidance that you can use to inspire your life choices.  We will use the Medicine Woman Wisdom Oracle cards\, which are designed to offer teachings and tools to open gateways into the spirit realms and the sacred feminine and provide you with empowering messages to answer your questions and guide you on your journey. \nChrista Mackinnon and Vanessa Tucker\, the founders of the Modern Medicine Woman Training School in the UK and creators of the cards\, will pull a card for each participant\, conveying the card’s message. You will then be held in sacred space and invited to journey deep into the energetic and imaginal realm of your card\, to connect with it and receive further insights\, guidance and messages. \n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/receive-your-unique-sacred-message-and-guidance/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Conscious-Cafe-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230611T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230611T170000 DTSTAMP:20230609T174406Z CREATED:20230505T144055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T174406Z UID:20616-1686477600-1686502800@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Learn the Art of Divination DESCRIPTION:Learn the Art of Divination – A training workshop for women  \nSince time began\, human beings have used the art of divination to seek guidance\, wisdom and answers from the unseen realms. If you want to explore and learn this ancient art and strengthen your intuitive abilities using oracle cards\, this one-day workshop is perfect for you! \nOur workshop is designed to help you develop your intuition and psychic gifts while learning how to accurately divine with the Medicine Woman Wisdom Oracle cards. This profound set of cards embodies the energy field of the divine feminine and her sacred wisdom\, providing a powerful tool for accessing the unseen realms and deeper messages within the fields of the cards. \nDuring this one-day workshop\, you’ll learn how to use the different spreads and methods available to you\, enabling you to deliver accurate oracle readings for yourself and your clients. We’ll show you how to tap into your inner and universal wisdom\, cultivate your psychic gifts\, and build your confidence as you practice together in a safe and supportive space. \nJoin us for a day of divination and unlock the power of oracle readings to transform your life and the lives of others. \nDon’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from the creators of the Medicine Woman Wisdom cards\, practice and hone your skills and connect with like-minded women. Book today and discover the art of divination! \n  \nDate: 11th June 2023\, 10am – 5.00pm (UK time) \n  \nExchange: \n£ 60.00 (if you already own the Medicine Woman Wisdom Oracle Cards) \n£ 85.00 (includes a deck of Medicine Woman Wisdom Oracle cards\, which we will send to you) URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/learn-the-art-of-divination/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Online-Oracle-card-workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230422T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230827T170000 DTSTAMP:20230629T085803Z CREATED:20220622T074957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T085803Z UID:19529-1682157600-1693155600@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Modern Medicine Woman Practitioner Training Course DESCRIPTION:Are you called to step into the powerful role of a modern medicine woman?\nThis substantial\, certificated and accredited practitioner training course invites you to become a Modern Medicine Woman\, step into your authentic power and share your unique medicine with the world \nIn indigenous teachings\, Medicine means the presence and power embodied in or demonstrated by a person. It is thought that the Great Spirit gives each person a medicine\, a unique spiritual gift or talent\, which they need to discover and enhance through learning the skills needed to practice it. Traditionally the medicine men and women are seen as Spiritual Healers and Spiritual Leaders\, bringing their medicine to the world. \nThe Modern Medicine Woman is based on the powerful archetypal energies of the ancient medicine woman in her many aspects\, such as the he Wild Woman\, the Shamanka\, the Witch\, the Herbalist\, the Healer\, The Seer and Oracle\, the Priestess\, the Activist\, the Creatrix\, to name just a few\, but she adjusts her Being and practices to our times\, to what is needed now \n  \n \n\n  \nModules & Curriculum\n  \nDuring the five modules of your foundation training you will learn\, develop\, understand and practice fundamental skills\, gifts and tools of the Medicine Woman and be able to apply them professionally as a practitioner as well as to your own development and personal life. \nThe modern medicine woman practitioner qualification will enable you to                                                                                      \n\nAnswer your calling\, understand your purpose and develop your unique style\nApply the many skills you will learn (have a look at the modules)\nBegin to practice as a modern medicine woman\nIntegrate the Medicine Woman skills into your already existing practice\nWork in a way that is aligned with the feminine and your specific medicine power\nBecome part of a female support network\, circle and tribe and access our resources\n\n  \n  \n  \n\n  \nMODULE 1: Connect with your Inner Medicine Woman  – 22nd April 2023 – interactive zoom day \nThe Ancient Medicine Woman has many aspects: the Wild Woman\, the Shamanka\, the Witch\, the Herbalist\, the Healer\, the Priestess\, the Activist\, the Creatrix\, to name just a few. Connecting to\, trusting in and working with the specific aspect that resides deep within you will unleash your primal power\, show you your unique path\, and how to walk it. \n\nTeaching about Medicine and the Medicine Woman\nConnecting with your inner archetypal Medicine Woman & discover her medicine\nConnect with your ancestral medicine power\nBirth and embody your medicine energy\n\n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n\nMODULE 2: The Basic Toolbox of a Modern Medicine Woman – 20th & 21st May 2023 – interactive zoom weekend \nModule 2 introduces you to fundamental medicine woman’s skills\, providing you with a starter kit and a set of basic tools so that you can move on to the intensive\, residential practitioner module \n  \nShamanic tools for the Modern Medicine Woman \n\nHow to create an altar and work with it\nHow to work with spirit – spirit calls & having spirit present\nHow to create beneficial space and using the power of intent for your work\nEstablishing spirit helpers: power animals & female guides\nShamanic Journeying as a tooL\n\nEnergy tools for the Modern Medicine Woman \n\nUnderstanding and working with energy systems\nHow to organise your energy body\nHow to attune to a crystal\nUnleashing the energies of Herstory\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nMODULE 3: Stepping into your Medicine Woman Power – Practitioner Training \nResidential Training Retreat: 18th June 2022 – 23rd June 2023 at the Earth Spirit Center\, Glastonbury  \nModule 3 consists of a five-day intensive residential practitioner training retreat. It will take place at the beautiful Earth Spirit Center near Glastonbury – the perfect place for you to learn\, embody and hone your medicine skills and develop into a Modern Medicine Woman practitioner. \nDuring this week you will learn how to work in a feminine way that is in alignment with and attuned to your own innate archetypal medicine powers. The residential practitioner training will set you on the path to becoming an authentic Medicine Woman in your own right\, whilst teaching you transferable skills to use in your work and life. It also offers safe space for profound personal growth on your heroic journey to self-actualisation. \nThe residential is divided into the following sub-modules \nAttunement \n\nBecome activated and attuned to the Great Mother\nLearn how to activate others\nBecome activated and attuned to the Shamanic Medicine Aspects of:\nEnergy Healer\, The Earth Woman\, The Seer/Visionary\, The Creatrix\, The Ceremonialist\, The Sacred Feminine Activist\n\n\nCeremony and Ritual \nYou will be taught how to create and facilitate ceremony\, including \n\nseasonal ceremonies\nfire ceremony\ncacao ceremony\nancestral ceremony\nceremonies for women.\n\n  \nWorking with Energies \nYou will learn basic energy healing techniques\, including \n\nHow to use diagnostic energy medicine tools\nHow to reset and re-balance the nervous system\nHow to use the drum for vibrational healing\nHow to facilitate a healing session\n\n  \nEarth and Nature Medicine \n\nExplore the connection between woman\, body and earth\nLearn how to connect with the feminine life force\nLearn how to converse with nature\nLearn how to connect with nature spirits\nLearn how to use basic ecotherapy techniques to heal yourself and others\n\n  \nSeeing and Creating \nThis sub-module will teach you basic tools of the Seer and the Creatrix \n\nDevelop your intuition and psychic abilities\nLearn how to see with the inner and outer eyes\nLearn how to bring forth your creative power\n\n  \nEmbodying & Integrating \nThroughout the week we will use a variety of tools and means of integration and embodiment: \n\nDrums & Rhythm\nVoice\nDance\nEmbodiment exercises\n\n  \n  \n  \n\n \n  \n  \nMODULE 4: Being a practicing Medicine Woman \n1st & 2nd July 2023 – Interactive zoom weekend \nModule 4 Is about you as a ‘Medicine Woman of the Future. It consists of a weekend to gain clarity and focus on the direction of your medicine and how it can be practically gifted to the world. We will teach you the necessary skills to practice with a client or group such as taking a case history\, creating a treatment plan and watching out for contra-indications. It will also provide you with guidance for the two case studies which you need to complete before receiving your practitioner certificate. \nThe interactive zoom day also gives us the opportunity to tie up loose ends\, ask questions\, deepen your understanding of practices which are new to you and form a mutual support circle. \n\nEnvisage your medicine of the future\nDevelop your Medicine Woman Self\nCase history template and how to use it\nHow to create a treatment plan\nContra-indications\nCase study template and how to use it\nTime for questions and / or further explanations and practices\nForming support circles\n\n  \n  \n  \nMODULE 5: Completion and Reflections: Interactive zoom meeting. Date will be set together with the group.  \n  \n \n  \n  \nCourse Fees: Modern Medicine Women Practitioner Training     \n\nThe fees for the course include \n\nModern Medicine Women Practitioner qualification\n5 days and one evening interactive zoom teachings\n5 days and 5 nights intensive training retreat at the Earth Spirit Center\, Glastonbury (includes all meals and shared accommodation)\nComprehensive teaching material and zoom recordings\n\n  \nFEES: \nCourse Fees: £ 780.00 (include all zoom and residential teachings\, materials and recordings). \nResidential retreat venue fees £ 600.00 (includes 5 days / nights shared accommodation and all meals) \nReduced Residential Fees: £ 500.00 (accommodation in your own van or tent – includes all meals) \n  \nInstalments: \nYou can either pay the full fees or in instalments:  \n\n£ 390.00 at booking (includes a non-refundable deposit of £ 150)\n£ 390.00 8th May 2023\n£ 600.00 residential fees 8th June 2023 \n\nWe will only refund fees up to 4 weeks before the start of the course. \n  \nIf you would like to see images of previous Medicine woman courses click into Modern Medicine Woman training gallery  \n \nThe course is certificated and accredited by  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCovid requirements and refund policy: \nAs a training provider we have to comply with Covid laws and requirements. \n\nWe will refund the fees you have paid in case we need to cancel the course.\nIf Covid laws change and we need to adapt with various measures – such as teaching a module online or changing dates or location – we cannot refund your fees as these requirements are not under our control.\nPlease read our ‘terms and conditions’ for cancellation policy\n\n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/modern-medicine-woman-practitioner-training-course/ LOCATION:Zoom & EarthSpirit Center CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Practitioner-training-module-1-copy-2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230311T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230415T000000 DTSTAMP:20230331T063143Z CREATED:20221206T155653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T063143Z UID:20010-1678528800-1681516800@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Discover\, Activate & Empower your Inner Medicine Woman (Interactive Online) DESCRIPTION:The live workshop took place on the 11th March. Due to the extensive demand we have made the recordings available. If you would like to purchase the recording of the exercises and teachings\, please click into tickets.\n\nDo you hear the call of your Inner Medicine Woman?\nThis one-day interactive zoom workshop for women will focus on your Inner Medicine Woman\, a powerful archetypal aspect of the deeper feminine self\, who calls us – now more than ever – to grow into our specific power and bring it into the world. \nAccording to ancient traditions\, Medicine means the presence and power embodied or presented by a person. We all have a specific medicine\, a unique spiritual gift\, talent and power\, which we are asked to discover\, hone and gift to the world. \nThe Ancient Medicine Woman has many aspects to her. She is: the Wild Woman\, the Shamanka\, the Witch\, the Herbalist\, the Healer\, the Priestess\, the Activist\, the Creatrix – to name a few. This workshop will assist you in awakening and empowering the specific aspects that reside deep within you\, waiting to be heard\, nurtured and brought to the fore. \nIf you feel the call to discover\, awaken and empower the spirit & gifts of your specific Medicine\, share it with the world and would like to meet a community of like-minded women\, this workshop is for you. Come and join us.  \n  \nFees: £ 68.00 \n  \nThe workshop is facilitated by the founders of Women Weaving Change\, Vanessa Tucker & Christa Mackinnon. \nPlease note that this is an interactive zoom event (not a webinar). Places are therefore limited. \nYou will receive an email after booking with more information and zoom link. \nThe event will be recorded \n  \n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/discover-awaken-empower-your-inner-medicine-woman-interactive-online/ LOCATION:Zoom event CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Shamanic Workshops,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/b50b9a24-01a5-b134-8de7-7a0c863a3490.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230308T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230308T203000 DTSTAMP:20230228T083028Z CREATED:20230228T083028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T083028Z UID:20187-1678302000-1678307400@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Winds of Change: Celebrating the Diverse Spiritual Cultures of Peru DESCRIPTION:Sacred Earth Activism invites you to take part in our third\, very special free gathering during which we connect with and live-stream a ceremony from the Peruvian jungle to celebrate their diverse spiritual cultures \n\nThis special ceremonial gatheirng will be co-hosted by Shamanic Voyages during their retreat with curenderos / shamans Viejo Rivas and Nina Caspi in Tamshiyacu on the Amazon River.\n\n\nWe will be able to communicate directly with them.\n\n\nDon’t miss it.\nYou need to register via Eventbrite to receive the link and more info. \n\n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/winds-of-change-celebrating-the-diverse-spiritual-cultures-of-peru/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Sacred Earth Activism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Peru-John-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230103T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230103T203000 DTSTAMP:20221208T144450Z CREATED:20221208T144255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T144450Z UID:20021-1672772400-1672777800@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Free Event: Tending to our Sacred Feminine Earth Soul DESCRIPTION:Please register via Eventbrite to receive the zoom link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tending-to-our-sacred-feminine-earth-soul-tickets-482986685177 \nAs the new year beings\, we invite you to connect\, through a guided journey and movement\, to your Sacred Earth Soul\, explore her sacred aspects\, nourish her\, tune into her wisdom and embrace her radiance. \nMany indigenous cultures teach that we have a Celestial and an Earth Soul that holds\, just like Mother Earth herself\, the sacred feminine wisdom and knowing of life on this earth\, of its cycles and seasons\, its life giving\, life sustaining and life nurturing forces\, as well as the unique essence qualities of our individual Earth Being. \nJoin us for a heart-filled evening as we invite you to tend to feminine aspects of your wild Earth Soul. We will journey to her with the intent of exploring these aspects and honour\, strengthen and nourish them. We will tune into their wisdom. We will seek her guidance for our journey for the year\, so that we can live a life more connected to our Earth Soul and contribute to creating a world for the thriving of all of Life. \nThe workshop is interacitve. It will include a guided journey\, some movement and time to share and discuss our experiences with a group of women. \nThis event is offered by Women Weaving Change – Modern Medicine Woman Training School – within the framework of ‘7 Days of Rest’ \nIf you cannot be with us during the live event\, you will receive access to a recording. URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/free-event-tending-to-our-sacred-feminine-earth-soul/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Sacred-Feminine-Earth-Soul-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221126T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230415T170000 DTSTAMP:20230314T143502Z CREATED:20220623T110437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T143502Z UID:19539-1669449600-1681578000@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Training Course: Bridging the Worlds - Psycho-spiritual and Therapeutic Shamanism DESCRIPTION:This course is now fully booked\nPractitioner Training Course: Psycho-spiritual and Therapeutic Shamanism\nThis inspiring training course\, which is loosely based on my books\, will empower and enchant you\, open new worlds and enrich your personal and professional life. You will develop the shamanic within you\, as well as learn approaches\, techniques and tools you can utilize in your work with clients and groups and for yourself. \n\nThe course is certificated and accredited for all and carries CPD hours for therapeutic professionals.\nIt will be held over three on-line weekends on zoom\, and one extended residential weekend at The Earth Spirit Center\, Glastonbury\n\nIt includes two evening zoom sessions between the weekends\nSome practice and reading between weekends is required\nA workbook\, comprehensive course materials as well as recordings of the online weekends are included\n\n  \nEligible \nThe course is suitable for Psychologists\, Psychotherapists\, Counsellors\, Complementary Practitioners\, Body-workers\, Holistic Practitioners\, Healers & Coaches. \nThe course can also be attended by people with prior experience in shamanism who would like to build a shamanic practice or use the course to further their shamanic practices. \n  \n  \nThe Modules\n\nModule 1\n26th & 27th  November 2022\, Online via zoom\n\nThe shamanic world-view and the shamanic worlds\nThe shamanic view of mental / emotional suffering\nShamanism and therapy\nWorking with energies\, space\, altars\, power places\nThe power of intent in shamanic practice\nThe role of spirit helpers in therapeutic shamanism\nShamanic journeying: introduction and connecting with your spirit helpers\n\n\nModule 2\n14th & 15th January 2023\, Online via zoom\n\nJourneying as a psycho-spiritual tool\nThe shamanic journey as a therapeutic tool\nIntegration approaches to shamanic journey outcomes\nDissociation and Soul Loss\nSoul Retrieval as a therapeutic tool (practice to be continued during the residential)\nIntegration of retrieved parts\n\n\nModule 3\n25th & 26th February 2023\, Online via zoom\n\nThe Wheel of Life (Medicine Wheel) as a map and psycho-spiritual tool\nUtilising the Wheel directions for nature\, spirit and soul-connection\nThe Medicine Wheel as a therapeutic tool\nWidening the circle: connecting with ancestors\nTherapeutic work with ancestral lines\n\n\nModule 4\n19th – 22nd March 2023\, three-day residential training\, Earth Spirit Center\, Glastonbury\n\nCeremony and Ritual\nThe therapeutic power of Ceremony\nCeremony for therapy and integration\nSoul Retrieval practice (continued from module 2)\nEco-psychological shamanism: nature tools for therapy\, consciousness expansion and soul nourishment\nThe idea of personal power in shamanism: increase your personal power\nThe shaman as a dreamer\, visionary and manifestor\nThe residential weekend includes a Cacao Ceremony (and how to facilitate it) and a Fire Ceremony\n\n  \nSome homework in the form of practice sessions in pairs and additional reading is required between weekends. \nAdditional zoom sessions: The course includes 3 evening zoom sessions (one between each module) to discuss homework outcomes. The dates will be set with the group. \n  \n  \nAccreditation and certificate\nThe course is certificated and accredited by \n \n\nFees\nTeaching Fees: £ 680.00 (£ 170.00 per weekend)\nAdditional Residential Accommodation Fees: For three day residential\, module 4 in March 2023\, £280.00 (includes food\, accommodation and material – payable in March 2023)\nThe fees include all teaching materials and downloads as well as three zoom evenings between teaching sessions (we will set the dates for the zoom evenings on the first weekend) \n  \nInstallments: £ 170.00 at booking (refundable only if the course is cancelled or if we can fill your place) \nThe remaining early bird course fees of £ 510.00 are due on the 25th November 2021. If you need to pay in two instalments\, please contact me. \nThe fees for the three-day intensive residential training are due on the 1st March 2023 \n  \nRefund policies: \nOnce the course has started we only refund course fees if the course is cancelled by the training provider. Please see ‘terms and conditions’. \n  \nCovid requirements and refund policy:  \nAs a training provider we have to comply with Covid laws and requirements. \n\nWe will refund the fees you have paid in case we need to cancel the course.\nIf Covid laws change and we need to adapt with various measures – such as teaching a module online or changing dates or location – we cannot refund your fees as these requirements are not under our control.\n\n  \n\n  \nTeaching material and books\n\nThe course is loosely based on my books\, which you can purchase at Amazon. You will receive comprehensive teaching material as well as recordings of the zoom teachings. \n  \n. \n  \nAccreditation and certificate\nThe course is accredited by the IPHM. You wil receive a practitioner certificate if you have fulfilled all the course requirements. \n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/training-course-briding-the-worlds-psycho-spiritual-and-therapeutic-shamanism/ LOCATION:Interactive zoom & EarthSpirit Center residential CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Shamanic Workshops,Shamanism for Contemporary Therapists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Bridging-copy-2-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221112T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221112T170000 DTSTAMP:20220822T110116Z CREATED:20220820T171248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T110116Z UID:19739-1668247200-1668272400@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Discover\, Awaken & Empower your Inner Medicine Woman (Interactive Online) DESCRIPTION:Do you hear the call of your Inner Medicine Woman?\nThis one-day interactive zoom workshop for women will focus on your Inner Medicine Woman\, a powerful archetypal aspect of the deeper feminine self\, who calls us – now more than ever – to grow into our specific power and bring it into the world. \nAccording to ancient traditions\, Medicine means the presence and power embodied or presented by a person. We all have a specific medicine\, a unique spiritual gift\, talent and power\, which we are asked to discover\, hone and gift to the world. \nThe Ancient Medicine Woman has many aspects to her. She is: the Wild Woman\, the Shamanka\, the Witch\, the Herbalist\, the Healer\, the Priestess\, the Activist\, the Creatrix – to name a few. This workshop will assist you in awakening and empowering the specific aspects that reside deep within you\, waiting to be heard\, nurtured and brought to the fore. \nIf you feel the call to discover\, awaken and empower the spirit & gifts of your specific Medicine\, share it with the world and would like to meet a community of like-minded women\, this workshop is for you. Come and join us.  \n  \nFees: £ 68.00 \n  \nThe workshop is facilitated by the founders of Women Weaving Change\, Vanessa Tucker & Christa Mackinnon. \nPlease note that this is an interactive zoom event (not a webinar). Places are therefore limited. \nYou will receive an email after booking with more information and zoom link. \n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/discover-awaken-empower-your-inner-medicine-woman/ LOCATION:Zoom event CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Shamanic Workshops,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/b50b9a24-01a5-b134-8de7-7a0c863a3490.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221026T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221026T203000 DTSTAMP:20220822T110213Z CREATED:20220523T090502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T110213Z UID:19486-1666810800-1666816200@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Empower and Re-wild your Inner Sacred Feminine (Interactive Online) DESCRIPTION:  \nEmpower and Re-wild your Inner Sacred Feminine \nThe feminine holds the deep knowing of nature\, of life\, death and rebirth – of the circles and cycles of life. This is the great medicine and gift that the feminine has to give in this time of challenge and change\, which we need to re-discover\, re-empower\, nurture and bring to the fore on all levels of society so that we can not only survive\, but thrive. \nDuring this evening we will briefly look at the devastating consequences of humanity’s shift from reverence of the Great Mother and the sacred feminine as the life giving and life sustaining forces\, and their inherent wisdom and knowledge\, to the great exploitation\, wounding and taming of the wild\, instinctually-knowing feminine and the dominance of now ‘toxic’ global patriarchal systems. \nWe will then use a guided journey so that each of you can explore\, strengthen and value the instinctual\, wild feminine forces and their wisdom within you and spend some time discussing how we can bring them to the fore to help restore the much-needed balance within us and within the collective. \nThe event will be recorded and recordings will be made available to all ticket holders. \nThis event is hosted by the ConsciousCafe\, London. For tickets – £ 6.00 – go to ConsciousCafe URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/empower-and-re-wild-your-inner-sacred-feminine/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Talks,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Sacred-Feminine-conscious-Cafe.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220707T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220707T203000 DTSTAMP:20220629T072056Z CREATED:20220629T071609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T072056Z UID:19552-1657220400-1657225800@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Free event: Creating a Loving Space in Solidarity with our Sisters in the USA DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive free evening to create and send out loving energies of solidarity to our sisters in the USA \nWe will include a guided journey to the place of women’s power and light candles to symbolise the sending of our support and love. We would like this to be an interactive space\, inviting you to bring your grief\, sadness\, anger\, solidarity and love in the form of poems\, musings\, prayers or songs to share. \nBring a candle and have your drum or rattle at hand if you own one. \nPlease click here to register via Eventbrite to receive the link  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/creating-a-loving-space-in-solidarity-with-our-sisters-in-the-usa/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/solidarity-evening-WWC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220624T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220624T230000 DTSTAMP:20220620T150704Z CREATED:20220620T135835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T150704Z UID:19511-1656093600-1656111600@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Earth Wisdom Dialogue: Reorienting Humanity DESCRIPTION:I am delighted and honoured to be one of the ‘dialoguers / speakers’ at this amazing Earth Wisdom Dialogue event on the 24th June 2022 between 18pm and 22pm. Participation is FREE. You can register via Eventbrite\nCome and join us at the Earth WISDOM DIALOGUE to catalyse Wisdom from all corners of the World\, engaging with (indigenous) Elders and Earth Wisdom keepers from all across the planet in a generative Dialogue – a free flow of shared meaning\, to give voice to our sacred humanness\, and reorientate humanity’s future in service of the Earth. \n\nLet’s activate together a new Dialogue for Humanity sourced out of Wisdom\, Love in Action – let us create together a New Compass towards a new Future! \nhttp://WisdomDialogueDay.org/ URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/earth-wisdom-dialogue-reorienting-humanity/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Sacred Earth Activism,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/285968293_3077312385853740_345394310111761889_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220427T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220601T210000 DTSTAMP:20220416T073711Z CREATED:20220211T152450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220416T073711Z UID:19376-1651086000-1654117200@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Six weeks to Self-Empowerment and Living your Soul Purpose DESCRIPTION:Six weeks to Self-Empowerment and Living your Soul Purpose\n\nAre you a woman who’s struggling to find her unique Soul Purpose and to fulfil your potential?\nAre you yearning for the freedom to focus on what really matters to you?\nDo you wish you had complete faith in your intuition for guidance and your ability to manifest an empowered life?\nDo you Seek powerful tools to avoid burnout by following your natural feminine energies\, cycles and rhythms of being?\n\nIf your answer to one of those questions is ‘yes’\, then this interactive course is for you!   \nWe will lead you step by step towards fulfilling your potential in alignment with your soul purpose. \n  \n  \nThe interactive zoom course consists of six modules: \n\nModule 1 Clarify your Soul’s Purpose.     (27.4.2022)\nModule 2 Identify and clear limiting beliefs.    (4.5.2022)\nModule 3 Clear limiting patterns and instal helpful new ones. (11.5.2022)\nModule 4 Find your supportive spirit energies.  (18.5.2022)\nModule 5 Work towards Manifestation – Co-create with Universal Forces. (25.5.2022)\nModule 6 Walk your Soul Path.  (1.6.2022)\n\nEach module will be recorded. All participants will receive the recordings as well as course templates to use at home. \nAs the course is interactive\, numbers are restricted and booking early is advised. \n  \nDates: \n27th April 2022 – 1st June 2022 \nWednesday evenings\, 7pm – 8.30pm / 8.45pm \n  \nFees:  \nEarly Bird: £ 245.00 (expires 22nd March 2022) \nRegular Fees: £ 288.00 \n  \nFacilitators:  \nChrista Mackinnon\, psychologist\, therapist bestselling author\, medicine woman\, shamanic teacher and founder of ‘The Modern Medicine Training School’ \nHilda Kalap\, acclaimed women’s self-empowerment coach\, intuitive healer\, author and speaker \nWe will lead you step by step towards living your soul purpose and fulfilling your potential!  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/six-weeks-to-self-empowerment-and-living-your-soul-purpose/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/soul-Purpose-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220402T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220725T170000 DTSTAMP:20220601T165212Z CREATED:20210803T172657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T165212Z UID:18864-1648893600-1658768400@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Modern Medicine Woman Practitioner Training Course DESCRIPTION:THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED \nAre you called to step into the powerful role of a modern medicine woman?\nThis substantial\, certificated and accredited practitioner training course invites you to become a Modern Medicine Woman\, step into your authentic power and share your unique medicine with the world \nIn indigenous teachings\, Medicine means the presence and power embodied in or demonstrated by a person. It is thought that the Great Spirit gives each person a medicine\, a unique spiritual gift or talent\, which they need to discover and enhance through learning the skills needed to practice it. Traditionally the medicine men and women are seen as Spiritual Healers and Spiritual Leaders\, bringing their medicine to the world. \nThe Modern Medicine Woman is based on the powerful archetypal energies of the ancient medicine woman in her many aspects\, such as the he Wild Woman\, the Shamanka\, the Witch\, the Herbalist\, the Healer\, The Seer and Oracle\, the Priestess\, the Activist\, the Creatrix\, to name just a few\, but she adjusts her Being and practices to our times\, to what is needed now \n  \n \n\n  \nModules & Curriculum\n  \nDuring the five modules of your foundation training you will learn\, develop\, understand and practice fundamental skills\, gifts and tools of the Medicine Woman and be able to apply them professionally as a practitioner as well as to your own development and personal life. \nThe modern medicine woman practitioner qualification will enable you to                                                                                      \n\nAnswer your calling\, understand your purpose and develop your unique style\nBegin to practice as a modern medicine woman\nSet-up a new practice and business\nIntegrate the Medicine Woman skills into your already existing practice\nWork in a way that is aligned with the feminine and your specific medicine power\nBecome part of a female support network and circle and access our resources\n\n  \n  \n\n  \nMODULE 1: Connect with your Inner Medicine Woman  – 2nd April 2022 – interactive zoom day \nThe Ancient Medicine Woman has many aspects: the Wild Woman\, the Shamanka\, the Witch\, the Herbalist\, the Healer\, the Priestess\, the Activist\, the Creatrix\, to name just a few. Connecting to\, trusting in and working with the specific aspect that resides deep within you will unleash your primal power\, show you your unique path\, and how to walk it. \n\nTeaching about Medicine and the Medicine Woman\nConnecting with your inner archetypal Medicine Woman & discover her medicine\nConnect with your ancestral medicine power\nBirth and embody your medicine energy\n\n  \n  \n \n\n\n\nMODULE 2: The Basic Toolbox of a Modern Medicine Woman – 7th &  8th May 2022 – interactive zoom weekend \nModule 2 introduces you to fundamental medicine woman’s skills\, providing you with a starter kit and a set of basic tools so that you can move on to the intensive\, residential practitioner module \n  \nShamanic tools for the Modern Medicine Woman \n\nHow to create an altar and work with it\nHow to work with spirit – spirit calls & having spirit present\nHow to create beneficial space and using the power of intent for your work\nEstablishing spirit helpers: power animals & female guides\nShamanic Journeying as a tooL\n\nEnergy tools for the Modern Medicine Woman \n\nUnderstanding and working with energy systems\nHow to organise your energy body\nHow to attune to a crystal\nUnleashing the energies of Herstory\n\n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nMODULE 3: Stepping into your Medicine Woman Power – Practitioner Training \nResidential Training Retreat: 5th June 2022 – 11th June 2022 at the Earth Spirit Center\, Glastonbury  \nModule 3 consists of a six-day intensive residential practitioner training retreat. It will take place at the beautiful Earth Spirit Center near Glastonbury – the perfect place for you to learn\, embody and hone your medicine skills and develop into a Modern Medicine Woman practitioner. \nDuring this week you will learn how to work in a feminine way that is in alignment with and attuned to your own innate archetypal medicine powers. The residential practitioner training will set you on the path to becoming an authentic Medicine Woman in your own right\, whilst teaching you transferable skills to use in your work and life. It also offers safe space for profound personal growth on your heroic journey to self-actualisation. \nThe residential is divided into the following sub-modules \nAttunement \n\nBecome activated and attuned to the Great Mother\nLearn how to activate others\nBecome activated and attuned to the Shamanic Medicine Aspects of:\nEnergy Healer\, The Earth Woman\, The Seer/Visionary\, The Creatrix\, The Ceremonialist\, The Sacred Feminine Activist\n\n\nCeremony and Ritual \nYou will be taught how to create and facilitate ceremony\, including \n\nseasonal ceremonies\nfire ceremony\ncacao ceremony\nancestral ceremony\nceremonies for women.\n\n  \nWorking with Energies \nYou will learn basic energy healing techniques\, including \n\nHow to use diagnostic energy medicine tools\nHow to reset and re-balance the nervous system\nHow to use the drum for vibrational healing\nHow to facilitate a healing session\n\n  \nEarth and Nature Medicine \n\nExplore the connection between woman\, body and earth\nLearn how to connect with the feminine life force\nLearn how to converse with nature\nLearn how to connect with nature spirits\nLearn how to use basic ecotherapy techniques to heal yourself and others\n\n  \nSeeing and Creating \nThis sub-module will teach you basic tools of the Seer and the Creatrix \n\nDevelop your intuition and psychic abilities\nLearn how to see with the inner and outer eyes\nLearn how to bring forth your creative power\n\n  \nEmbodying & Integrating \nThroughout the week we will use a variety of tools and means of integration and embodiment: \n\nDrums & Rhythm\nVoice\nDance\nEmbodiment exercises\n\n  \n  \n\nMODULE 4: Being a practicing Medicine Woman \n2nd July 2022 – One day interactive zoom \nModule 4 consists of a day where we will teach you the necessary skills to practice with a client or group such as taking a case history\, creating a treatment plan and watching out for contra-indications. It will also provide you with guidance for the two case studies which you need to complete before receiving your practitioner certificate \nThe interactive zoom day also gives us the opportunity to tie up loose ends\, ask questions\, deepen your understanding of practices which are new to you and form a mutual support circle. \n\nCase history template and how to use it\nHow to create a treatment plan\nContra-indications\nCase study template and how to use it\nRegistration\, Insurance and other bits\nTime for questions and / or further explanations and practices\n\n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nCourse Fees: Modern Medicine Women Practitioner Training      \nEarly Bird Fees:  £ 1380.00 (until 18th February 2022) \nRegular Fees:  £ 1480.00  \n\nThe fees for the course include \n\nModern Medicine Women Practitioner qualification\n4 days and one evening interactive zoom teachings\n6 days intensive training retreat at the Earth Spirit Center\, Glastonbury (includes all meals and shared accommodation)\nComprehensive teaching material and zoom recordings\n\n  \nThe early bird fees (£ 1380.00)\n \n\n£ 460.00 at booking until 18th February 2022 (includes a non-refundable deposit of £ 150.00)\nIn case you need to cancel we refund course fees\, minus the non-refundable deposit – until 4 weeks before the course starts (2nd March 2022).\nThe remaining fees are due 4 weeks before the start of the course (2nd March 2022).\nIf you need to pay in instalments\, please contact us\n\n  \nRegular fees (£ 1480.00): \n\n£ 460.00 at booking (includes a non-refundable deposit of £ 150.00)\nThe remaining fees are due 4 weeks before the course commences\n\nIf you would like to see images of previous Medicine woman courses click into the gallery  \n \nThe course is accredited by  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCovid requirements and refund policy: \nAs a training provider we have to comply with Covid laws and requirements. \n\nWe will refund the fees you have paid in case we need to cancel the course.\nIf Covid laws change and we need to adapt with various measures – such as teaching a module online or changing dates or location – we cannot refund your fees as these requirements are not under our control.\nPlease read our ‘terms and conditions’ for cancellation policy\n\n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/modern-medicine-woman-practitioner-training-course-2/ LOCATION:Zoom & EarthSpirit Center CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/med-woman-2022-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220306T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220306T170000 DTSTAMP:20220219T161225Z CREATED:20210804T070555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220219T161225Z UID:18890-1646560800-1646586000@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Discover & Empower your Inner Medicine Woman DESCRIPTION:Do you hear the call of your Inner Medicine Woman?\nThis one-day interactive zoom workshop for women will focus on your Inner Medicine Woman\, a powerful archetypal aspect of the deeper feminine self\, who calls us – now more than ever – to grow into our specific power and bring it into the world. \nAccording to ancient traditions\, Medicine means the presence and power embodied or presented by a person. We all have a specific medicine\, a unique spiritual gift\, talent and power\, which we are asked to discover\, hone and gift to the world. \nThe Ancient Medicine Woman has many aspects to her. She is: the Wild Woman\, the Shamanka\, the Witch\, the Herbalist\, the Healer\, the Priestess\, the Activist\, the Creatrix – to name a few. This workshop will assist you in awakening and empowering the specific aspects that reside deep within you\, waiting to be heard\, nurtured and brought to the fore. \nIf you feel the call to discover\, awaken and empower the spirit of your specific Medicine and share it with the world and would like to meet a community of like-minded women\, this workshop is for you. Come and join us. \n  \nFees: £ 68.00 \n  \nThe workshop is facilitated by the founders of Women Weaving Change\, Vanessa Tucker & Christa Mackinnon. \nPlease note that this is an interactive zoom event (not a webinar). Places are therefore limited. \nYou will receive an email after booking with more information and zoom link. \n  \n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/discover-empower-your-inner-medicine-woman-4/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Shamanic Workshops,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/b50b9a24-01a5-b134-8de7-7a0c863a3490.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220106T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220106T203000 DTSTAMP:20211218T161623Z CREATED:20211218T161623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211218T161623Z UID:19215-1641495600-1641501000@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Free Event: Renewal of the Sacred Earth Feminine DESCRIPTION:Please register via Eventbrite to receive the zoom link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/renewal-of-the-sacred-earth-feminine-tickets-228969292317 \nThis event invites you to connect\, through a guided journey and movement\, with you inner Earth Feminine. We will contact her aspects of water\, fire\, earth and air with the intent of embodying\, valuing and strengthening them. \nThe feminine\, like Earth\, in her life giving\, life sustaining and life nurturing abilities\, was known and honoured by our distant ancestors as the primordial sacred\, a deep knowing which we have lost. \nJoin us for this heart-filled evening as we remember\, value and embrace the sacred feminine and her ways of renewal\, which will guide us on our journey to create a world for the thriving of all of Life. \nThis event is offered by Women Weaving Change – Modern Medicine Woman Training School – within the framework of ‘7 Days of Rest’ URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/free-event-renewal-of-the-sacred-earth-feminine/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Women-Weaving-Change-7-Days-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211130T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211130T210000 DTSTAMP:20211026T075029Z CREATED:20211023T135900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T075029Z UID:19072-1638298800-1638306000@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Women Weaving Change: End Violence Towards Women and Girls DESCRIPTION:Women Weaving Change: Modern Medicine Women Training School invites women to come together for a free event\, working with our feminine energetic power towards ending violence against women and girls. \nWe will specifically honour and focus on the female victims of murder and rape throughout the world\, and the suppressed women in Afghanistan\, employing journeying and drumming to create positive energy fields and send out our intents. \nCome and join us.  Please register via Eventbrite to receive the zoom link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-weaving-change-end-violence-against-women-and-girls-tickets-196375342937 URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/19072/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/end-violence-post.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211127T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220331T170000 DTSTAMP:20220303T074634Z CREATED:20210505T105928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T074634Z UID:18610-1638000000-1648746000@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Training Course: Briding the Worlds: Psycho-spiritual and Therapeutic Shamanism DESCRIPTION:This course is now fully booked \nPractitioner Training Course: Psycho-spiritual and Therapeutic Shamanism\nThis inspiring training course\, which is loosely based on my books\, will empower and enchant you\, open new worlds and enrich your personal and professional life. You will develop the shamanic within you\, as well as learn approaches\, techniques and tools you can utilize in your work with clients and groups and for yourself. \n\nThe course is certificated for all and carries CPD hours for therapeutic professionals.\nIt will be held over three one-line weekends and one extended residential weekend at The Earth Spirit Center\, Glastonbury\n\nIt includes two evening zoom sessions between the weekends\nSome practice and reading between weekends is required\nA workbook\, comprehensive course materials as well as recordings of the online weekends are included\n\n  \nEligible \nThe course is suitable for Psychologists\, Psychotherapists\, Counsellors\, Complementary Practitioners\, Body-workers\, Holistic Practitioners\, Healers & Coaches. \nThe course can also be attended by people with prior experience in shamanism who would like to build a shamanic practice or use the course to further their shamanic practices. \n  \n  \nThe Modules\n\nModule 1\n27th & 28th November 2021\, Online via zoom\n\nThe shamanic world-view and the shamanic worlds\nThe shamanic view of mental / emotional suffering\nShamanism and therapy\nWorking with energies\, space\, altars\, power places\nThe power of intent in shamanic practice\nThe role of spirit helpers in therapeutic shamanism\nShamanic journeying: introduction and connecting with your spirit helpers\n\n\nModule 2\n15th & 16th January 2022\, Online via zoom\n\nJourneying as a psycho-spiritual tool\nThe shamanic journey as a therapeutic tool\nIntegration approaches to shamanic journey outcomes\nDissociation and Soul Loss\nSoul Retrieval as a therapeutic tool (practice to be continued during the residential)\nIntegration of retrieved parts\n\n\nModule 3\n26th & 27th February 2022\, Online via zoom\n\nThe Wheel of Life (Medicine Wheel) as a map and psycho-spiritual tool\nUtilising the Wheel directions for nature\, spirit and soul-connection\nThe Medicine Wheel as a therapeutic tool\nWidening the circle: connecting with ancestors\nTherapeutic work with ancestral lines\nWorking with archetypes and archetypal stories\n\n\nModule 4\n24th – 27th March 2022\, Residential three-day weekend\, Earth Spirit Center\, Glastonbury\n\nCeremony and Ritual\nThe therapeutic power of Ceremony\nCeremony for therapy and integration\nSoul Retrieval practice (continued from module 2)\nEco-psychological shamanism: nature tools for therapy\, consciousness expansion and soul nourishment\nThe idea of personal power in shamanism: increase your personal power\nThe shaman as a dreamer\, visionary and manifestor\nThe residential weekend includes a Cacao Ceremony (and how to facilitate it) and a Fire Ceremony\n\n  \nSome homework in the form of practice sessions in pairs and additional reading is required between weekends. \nAdditional zoom sessions: The course includes 3 evening zoom sessions (one between each module) to discuss homework outcomes. The dates will be set with the group. \n  \n  \nAccreditation and certificate\nThe course is certificated and accredited by \n  \n \n\n\nFees\nTraining fees: \nEarly Bird Teaching Fees: £ 680.00 (£ 170.00 per weekend)\nRegular Teaching Fees : 780.00 (£ 195.00 per weekend) \nAdditional Residential Accommodation Fees: For three day residential module 4 £240 (includes food\, accommodation and material – payable in March 2022)\nThe fees include all teaching materials and downloads as well as three zoom evenings between teaching sessions (we will set the dates for the zoom evenings on the first weekend) \n  \nInstallments: £ 170.00 at booking (refundable only if the course is cancelled or if we can fill your place) \nThe remaining early bird course fees of £ 510.00 or full fees of regular fees of £ 610.00 are due on the 25th November 2021. If you need to pay in two instalments\, please contact me. \nThe fees for the residential three day intensive training are due on the 1st March 2022 \n  \nRefund policies: \nOnce the courser has started we only refund course fees if the course is cancelled by the training provider. Please see ‘terms and conditions’. \n  \nCovid requirements and refund policy:  \nAs a training provider we have to comply with Covid laws and requirements. \n\nWe will refund the fees you have paid in case we need to cancel the course.\nIf Covid laws change and we need to adapt with various measures – such as teaching a module online or changing dates or location – we cannot refund your fees as these requirements are not under our control.\n\n  \n\n  \nTeaching material and books\n\nThe course is loosely based on my books\, which you can purchase at Amazon. You will receive comprehensive teaching material as well as recordings of the zoom teachings. \n  \n. \n  \nAccreditation and certificate\nThe course is accredited by the IPHM. You wil receive a practitioner certificate if you have fulfilled all the course requirements. \n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/training-course-psycho-spiritual-and-therapeutic-shamanism/ LOCATION:Interactive zoom & EarthSpirit Center residential CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Shamanic Workshops,Shamanism for Contemporary Therapists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Bridging-copy-2-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211120T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211121T170000 DTSTAMP:20211023T141636Z CREATED:20211020T074753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211023T141636Z UID:19051-1637402400-1637514000@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Conference / Gathering: Sacred Earth Activism - Co-creating the Emerging World DESCRIPTION:Join us for this truly amazing and unique conference / gathering on the 20th & 21st November 2021. It brings together international spiritual teachers\, leading earth activists and change-makers. We offer you a magical and amazing weekend to be inspired\, learn\, interact and become involved.\nThe people we have brought together are leaders and innovators in their fields\, all combining their spiritual backgrounds\, their hearts and soul\, with concrete projects\, actions and change-initiatives. All speakers will be live and answer questions.\nDonations will support Earth activists. If you can’t participate\, your ticket includes access to the recordings after the event. \n\n \n\nConfirmed Speakers:\nBrother Phil Lane\, Canada\, Hereditary Chief of the Hinhan Wicasa and Deloria Tiospayes of the Ihanktonwan Dakota and indigenous elder will be talking about his experiences as a sacred activist – from Standing Rock to the Canadian Indigeous missing children’s scandal. \nJohn Perkins\, USA\, Co-founder of Pachamama Alliance\, writer of 10 bestselling books including ‘Confessions of an Economic hitman’\, shamanic Teacher will be speaking about ‘Touching the Jaguar – Transforming Fear into Action’ . \nShelley Ostroff (PhD)\, Israel\, Founder of the Global Alliance for a Wolrd Water Law\, will be speaking about ‘Water – the Medicine of our Time’ \nBen Bowler\, Australia\, Founder of Unity Earth and Unity Week\, will be talking about the worldwide task of ‘Becoming UNITY EARTH’ \nSkeena Rathor\, UK\, Co-founder of Extinction Rebellion and founder of Co-liberation will be speaking about co-liberation and how her Sufi background underpinns her sacred actisim. \nMumpta Ito – Findhorn\, Founder & CEO of ‘Nature Rights’\, is the top-ranking lawyer and ‘Rights of Nature’ activist who was instrumental in putting this issue on the legislative agenda of the EU. She will be talking about ‘Rights of Nature’ movement and and how her spirituality underpins it. \nSatya Robyn\, UK\, is a Buddhist Minister who runs the Bright Earth Tempel in Malvers and a renowned writer. She will talk about ‘Sitting with the Earth’\, her remarkable campaign of holding a daily outside vigil for the Earth over the last 365 days. \nHS2: The Seven Sisters – three conscientious\, courageous and truly amazing Earth protectors & HS2 Rebel women will join us taliign about their direct actions\, court cases and more. \nChay Godfree\, UK\, is the founder of ‘Crops not Shops’ an exciting\, fast growing UK community initiative to transform gardens and wasteland into plots to grow and distribute free\, fresh\, healthy food. He will talk about Resource-Based Economy networks and his spiritual Rastafarian background. \nand more to come  \n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/conference-gathering-sacred-earth-activism-co-creating-the-new-world/ LOCATION:zoom interactive CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Sacred Earth Activism,Shamanic Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/SEA-conference-nov-2021-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211106T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211106T183000 DTSTAMP:20210804T143002Z CREATED:20200716T143833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T143002Z UID:16802-1636198200-1636223400@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Bridging the Worlds: Integrating Psycho-spiritual Shamanic Approaches into Contemporary Therapeutic Practice DESCRIPTION:CPD online training course for therapeutic & counselling professionals hosted by Essential Therapy Training \nThis one-day training is hosted by  the Essential Therapy Training Institute. Please book via the Essential Therapy Training Institute \n  \nThis course\, provides an overview over traditional and contemporary shamanic wisdom traditions\, outlining briefly the psycho-spiritual personal and transpersonal teachings these traditions offer\, and teach you some psycho-spiritual shamanic tools and approaches\, adjusted to contemporary therapy\, and how to integrate them into your practice. \nObjectives: \n\nTo present the shamanic view of the world and life as an interconnected\, multi-layered energetic web and explore the definition of the human being within this web.\nTo discuss the shamanic concept of ‘health’ defined as ‘wholeness’\, and its implications for the traditional shaman’s psychospiritual healing approaches.\nTo outline specific ancient psycho-spiritual approaches and tools that can be applied within the field of contemporary therapy.\nTo teach and practice elemental shamanic approaches and tools\, adjusted to contemporary therapeutic settings and the psyche of the modern client\, that can be incorporated into your work with clients such as transpersonal helping forces and shamanic journeying as a therapeutic tool\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo have gained an understanding of the world-view of ancient shamanic wisdom traditions and to have recognized the implications of defining the human being as consisting of spirit\, soul and a manifested body/mind for shamanic treatment approaches.\nTo have explored the difference between the contemporary and traditional definitions of ‘health and mental health’.\nTo have obtained insight into some specific ways of ‘treating’ mental and emotional suffering within a context that sees health as wholeness and soul and spirit as paramount.\nTo have acquired competence in applying some fundamental shamanic approaches and tools\, adjusted to contemporary therapy\, within a modern therapeutic setting with clients. These include: equipping the client with transpersonal helpers and guides and being competent in using adapted shamanic journeying as a therapeutic tool.\n\nThe course is mainly based on one of the presenter’s published works:\nMackinnon.\, C. (2012) Shamanism and Spirituality in Therapeutic Practice Jessica Kingsley Publishers (singing Dragon Imprint)\, London & Philadelphia \n  \nDates: \n6th November 2021 11.30pm  – 6.30pm. (UK & USA) \nTHE TRAINING CARRIES CPD HOURS FOR PROFESSIONALS \nFor further information and booking\, please click into \nESSENTIAL THERAPY TRAINING\n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/bridging-the-worlds-the-ancient-shamanic-and-the-contemporary-therapeutic-cpd-zoom-training/ LOCATION:ZOOM COURSE CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Shamanism for Contemporary Therapists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Healing-Creations-Print-24-300x300-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210526T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210616T210000 DTSTAMP:20210510T083550Z CREATED:20210509T101046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T083550Z UID:18670-1622055600-1623877200@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Online Course for Women: Rebirthing The Sacred Inner Feminine DESCRIPTION:Rebirthing Your Sacred Inner Feminine\nThis time of challenge and transformation calls more than ever for the sacred gifts and powers of the divine inner feminine to be nurtured and come to the fore. \nThe sacred inner feminine is an important aspect of the feminine archetype\, which women are called to re-discover\, honour\, re-embody and bring forth into this world. \nThis four module workshop has been designed for you to access\, strengthen\, honour and nurture this inner aspect. \n  \nThe modules include: \n\nConnect with your inner archetypal sacred feminine aspects\nWork with the four earth aspects of the inner feminine – water\, fire\, earth & air\nEmbrace the life giving and protecting feminine within you\nEmbrace the fierce warrior feminine energy within you\nOvercome obstacles of the wounded feminine – break the silence\nEncourage her to thrive\, discover her unique gifts and share them with the world\n\n  \nWe will work over four evenings with journeying\, ceremony\, altars\, visualisation\, embodiment exercises and movement & dance. \nThe course is interactive\, not pre-recorded. It therefore offers the opportunity to work with other women and form a ‘tribe’. You can use all the tools later on at home to deepen your connection. \n  \nCourse fees: \nThe course is interactive. Places will therefore be limited and early booking is advised. \n£ 75.00 (includes recordings of the sessions\, which you can download) \nYou will receive an email with the zoom link and other information before the start of the evenings. Please watch out for it. \n  \n  \nRefunds: \nCourse fees are non-refundable unless the course is cancelled. \nIf you have to miss one of more evenings you will be able to download the recordings. \n  \n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/online-course-rebirthing-the-sacred-inner-feminine/ LOCATION:Ineractive zoom course CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Sacred-Feminine-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210327T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210328T180000 DTSTAMP:20210219T151838Z CREATED:20210215T203809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T151838Z UID:18504-1616839200-1616954400@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Conference: Sacred Earth Activism - Co-creating the Emerging World DESCRIPTION:We will be hosting our online teaching conference / gathering about Sacred Earth Activism on March 27th & 28th\, with amazing international speakers\, visionaries and activists. Bringing together activism with the spiritual\, we hope to contribute to these transformational times offering a weekend of sharing inspiration and teachings through talks and workshops\, as well as an opportunity to form activist communities. \nCome\, be inspired and enjoy interacting with global and community activists from various movements & organisations and hear wisdom teachings and ideas.  \nFor schedule\, details of all speakers and booking: Sacred Earth Activism Conference  \nHere are some of the contributors \n \nThis teaching conference / gathering will be supporting the Stonehenge Campaign. We are asking you to consider to donate if you can.  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/conference-sacred-earth-activism-co-creating-the-emerging-world/ CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screenshot-2021-02-15-at-15.48.03-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210306T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210306T170000 DTSTAMP:20210222T181140Z CREATED:20210213T111004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T181140Z UID:18482-1615024800-1615050000@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Discover & Empower your Inner Medicine Woman DESCRIPTION:Do you hear the call of your Inner Medicine Woman?\nThis one-day interactive zoom workshop for women will focus on your Inner Medicine Woman\, a powerful archetypal aspect of the deeper feminine self\, who calls us – now more than ever – to grow into our specific power and bring it into the world. \nAccording to ancient traditions\, Medicine means the presence and power embodied or presented by a person. We all have a specific medicine\, a unique spiritual gift\, talent and power\, which we are asked to discover\, hone and gift to the world. \nThe Ancient Medicine Woman has many aspects to her. She is: the Wild Woman\, the Shamanka\, the Witch\, the Herbalist\, the Healer\, the Priestess\, the Activist\, the Creatrix – to name a few. This workshop will assist you in awakening and empowering the specific aspects that reside deep within you\, waiting to be heard\, nurtured and brought to the fore. \nIf you feel the call to discover\, awaken and empower the spirit of your specific Medicine and share it with the world and would like to meet a community of like-minded women\, this workshop is for you. Come and join us. \n  \nFees: \nEarly bird fees: £ 56.00 (until 28th February 2021) \nRegular Fees:  £ 68.00  (until 5th March 2021) \nThe workshop is facilitated by the founders of Women Weaving Change\, Vanessa Tucker & Christa Mackinnon. \nPlease note that this is an interactive zoom event (not a webinar). Places are therefore limited and early booking is advised (we had to turn women away previously). \nFees are non-refundable unless we can fill your place. \n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/discover-empower-your-inner-medicine-woman-3/ LOCATION:Zoom on line CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/59fc96e2-0131-464f-a44c-0b72062247af.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210206T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210206T170000 DTSTAMP:20210203T155318Z CREATED:20201211T151221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T155318Z UID:18171-1612605600-1612630800@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Discover & Empower your Inner Medicine Woman - Interactive zoom workshop DESCRIPTION:Do you hear the call of your Inner Medicine Woman?\nThis one-day interactive zoom workshop for women will focus on your Inner Medicine Woman\, a powerful archetypal aspect of the deeper feminine self\, who calls us – now more than ever – to grow into our specific power and bring it into the world. \nAccording to ancient traditions\, Medicine means the presence and power embodied or presented by a person. We all have a specific medicine\, a unique spiritual gift\, talent and power\, which we are asked to discover\, hone and gift to the world. \nThe Ancient Medicine Woman has many aspects to her. She is: the Wild Woman\, the Shamanka\, the Witch\, the Herbalist\, the Healer\, the Priestess\, the Activist\, the Creatrix – to name a few. This workshop will assist you in awakening and empowering the specific aspects that reside deep within you\, waiting to be heard\, nurtured and brought to the fore. \nIf you feel the call to discover\, awaken and empower the spirit of your specific Medicine and share it with the world\, feel a sense of belonging\, and would like the support of a community of like-minded women\, this workshop is for you. Come and join us. \n  \nFees: \nEarly bird fees: £ 54.00 (until 15th January 2021) \nRegular Fees:  £ 68.00  (until 5th February 2021) \nThe workshop is facilitated by the founders of Women Weaving Change\, Vanessa Tucker & Christa Mackinnon. \nPlease note that this is an interactive zoom event (not a webinar). Places are therefore limited and early booking is advised (we had to turn women away previously). \nFees are non-refundable unless we can fill your place. \n  \n  \n\n  \nIf you are interested in our Medicine Woman Practitioner training course\, starting in March 2021\, please click into the image for detailed information:\n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/discover-empower-your-inner-medicine-woman-2/ LOCATION:Interactive Zoom Course CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/59fc96e2-0131-464f-a44c-0b72062247af.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210120T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210217T213000 DTSTAMP:20210112T161142Z CREATED:20200804T094712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T161142Z UID:17717-1611169200-1613597400@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Empowered & Thriving: Shamanic Tools for Challenging Times of Change DESCRIPTION:We are in a process of change and transformation\, having reached a point were the old doesn’t work any longer and the new needs birthing. Before we can birth the new\, we will go through a phase of uncertainty and chaos\, which will challenge us\, but also offer us a unique opportunity to grow and become co-creators of the new. \nThis is the time of the great Awakening. If you struggle or feel the call to expand\, come and use this opportunity to grow.\n\n  \nThis zoom course has been designed to empower yourself\, increase your resilience and courage and strengthen your connection to spirit so that you can use these very challenging times for your own growth and take your place as a co-creator of the new. \nI have facilitated it as an interactive zoom course twice and am offering it again as participants found it enchanting\, enriching and uplifting.\n \nThe course will teach you how to: \n\n Journey to and connect with specific spirit allies\, aiding you during those challenging times\nCreate basic ceremonies to support you \nConnect with strong ancestors guides\n\nFocus your intent and sharpen your vision\n\nLet go of what doesn’t serve you any longer\n Activate your innate medicine and fire warrior spirit.\nExplore your co-creating abilities\n\n\n  \nThe tools you acquire during this course are transferable. You can use them in your daily life \nThe course consists of five interactive zoom modules. You will receive a recording of each zoom session as well as course material. \n  \n  \nMODULES\n  \nModule 1: Find your Allies \nLearn shamanic journeying \nConnect with your spirit allies for this time \nWorking with ceremonies and altars \n  \nModule 2: Strengthen your Roots \nConnect with the strength and wisdom of ancestors \nConnect with earth and nature \nTap into the power source of your origins \n  \nModule 3: Don’t Get Lost \nCreating focused intent and beneficial mind-sets \nSafely dive into the flow of uncertainty and change \nLet go what doesn’t serve you any longer \n  \nModule 4: Strengthen your Medicine & Fire Warrior \nConnect with and strengthen your innate medicine \nFind and Embody your inner fire & passion\, your inner warrior \n  \nModule 5: Become a Co-creator \nContribute to the change: Explore your place as a change-maker \nFind or form a tribe \nQ&A session and discussion \n  \nDates: \nModule 1:  20th January 2021\, 7pm – 9.30pm \nModule 2:  27th January 2021\, 7pm – 9.30pm \nModule 3:  3rd February 2021\,  7pm – 9.30pm \nModule 4:  10th February 2021\, 7pm – 9.30pm \nModule 5:  17th February 2021\, 7pm – 9.30pm \nWe will work intensely between 7pm and 9pm and will finish with dancing or drumming to integrate the energies. \n  \nOnce you have booked you will receive an email with zoom link and some instructions around the 15th January\n \n  \nFees:   £ 75.00 \nI will limit places as our course will be interactive. First come first serve basis. \nCourse fees for evening courses are non-refundable unless they are cancelled by the provider / facilitator \n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/empowered-thriving-shamanic-tools-for-transformational-times/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Shamanic Workshops,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Empowered-thriving-2021-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210106T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210106T203000 DTSTAMP:20210103T174414Z CREATED:20201228T112402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210103T174414Z UID:18240-1609959600-1609965000@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Setting our Sacred Intents for 2021 - Free Journey and Drumming Event DESCRIPTION:Come and join me to greet the new year. I will facilitate a journey for you to find and set your intents for 2021\, forming them as a container. We follow with a small blessing ceremony and end with some drumming. \nI am offering this as an an interactive zoom event with restricted numbers. So please book early if you want to click in. You will receive the zoom link and a few bits of information nearer the time. \nI know from past free events that many people will not get in. So please do not book if you doubt that you will participate. \n  \nSorry\, this event is fully booked. Please email me if you want to join the waiting list. URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/setting-our-sacred-intents-for-2021-free-journey-and-drumming-event/ LOCATION:Zoom Event Online CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Shamanic Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Free-online-journey1-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201205T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201205T170000 DTSTAMP:20201204T103203Z CREATED:20201006T154749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T103203Z UID:18044-1607162400-1607187600@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Discover & Empower your Inner Medicine Woman DESCRIPTION:Do you hear the call of your Inner Medicine Woman?\nThis one-day interactive zoom workshop for women will focus on your Inner Medicine Woman\, a powerful archetypal aspect of the deeper feminine self\, who calls us – now more than ever – to grow into our specific power and bring it into the world. \nAccording to ancient traditions\, Medicine means the presence and power embodied or presented by a person. We all have a specific medicine\, a unique spiritual gift\, talent and power\, which we are asked to discover\, hone and gift to the world. \nThe Ancient Medicine Woman has many aspects to her. She is: the Wild Woman\, the Shamanka\, the Witch\, the Herbalist\, the Healer\, the Priestess\, the Activist\, the Creatrix – to name a few. This workshop will assist you in awakening and empowering the specific aspects that reside deep within you\, waiting to be heard\, nurtured and brought to the fore. \nIf you feel the call to unleash the spirit of your specific Medicine and share it with the world\, feel a sense of belonging\, and would like the support of a community of like-minded women\, this workshop is for you. Come and join us. \n  \nFees: \nThe workshop is facilitated by the founders of Women Weaving Change\, Vanessa Tucker & Christa Mackinnon. \nIt is created as an interactive zoom course (not a webinar). Places are therefore limited. \nEarly bird fees: £ 53.00 (until 15th November 2020) \nRegular Fees:  £ 68.00  (until 4th December 2020) \n  \n  \nThis course can be attended as a workshop only\, but can also be utilised as part of module 1 of the Modern Medicine Women’s Practitioner training course. Please click into Modern Medicine Woman Practitioner Training  for detailed information. \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/discover-empower-your-inner-medicine-woman/ LOCATION:Interactive Zoom Course CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wild-woman-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201114T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210519T170000 DTSTAMP:20210509T140557Z CREATED:20190512T181516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210509T140557Z UID:1346-1605348000-1621443600@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Training Course: Psycho-spiritual and Therapeutic Shamanism DESCRIPTION:Practitioner Training Course: Psycho-spiritual and Therapeutic Shamanism\nThis inspiring four-weekend training course\, which is loosely based on my books\, will empower and enchant you\, open new worlds and enrich your personal and professional life. You will develop the shamanic within you\, as well as learn approaches\, techniques and tools you can utilize in your work with clients and groups and for yourself. \n\nThe course is certificated for all\, and carries CPD for therapeutic professionals.\nIt will be held over four weekends\, three of those will take place on-line and the last one will be residential at Gaunts House in Dorset\n\nThere will be two zoom sessions between the weekends\nSome practice and reading between weekends is required\n\n  \nEligible \nThe course is suitable for Psychologists\, Psychotherapists\, Counsellors\, Complementary Practitioners\, Body-workers\, Holistic Practitioners\, Healers & Coaches. \nThe course can also be attended by people with prior experience in shamanism who would like to build a shamanic practice or use the course to further their shamanic practices. \n  \n  \nThe Modules\n\nModule 1\n14th & 15th November 2020\, On-line via zoom\n\nThe shamanic world-view and the shamanic worlds\nThe shamanic view of mental / emotional suffering\nShamanism and therapy\nEnergies\, sacred space\, altars\, power places\nThe power of intent\nThe role of spirit helpers in therapeutic shamanism\nShamanic journeying: connecting with your spirit helpers\n\n  \n\nModule 2\n16th & 17th January 2021\, Online via zoom\n\nJourneying as a psycho-spiritual tool\nThe shamanic journey as a therapeutic tool\nIntegration approaches to shamanic journey outcomes\nCeremony and Ritual\nThe therapeutic power of Ceremony\nCeremony for therapy and integration\n\n\nModule 3\n20th & 21st February 2021\, On-line via zoom\n\nDissociation and Soul Loss\nSoul Retrieval as a therapeutic tool\nWidening the circle: connecting with ancestors\nTherapeutic work with ancestral lines\nWorking with archetypes and archetypal stories\n\n\nModule 4\n19th – 21st May 2021\, residential weekend\, Earth Spirit Center\, Somerset\n\nEco-psychological shamanism: nature tools for therapy\, consciousness expansion and soul nourishment\nThe Wheel of Life (Medicine Wheel) as a map and psycho-spiritual tool\nUtilising the Wheel directions for nature\, spirit and soul-connection\nThe Medicine Wheel as a therapeutic tool\nThe idea of personal power in shamanism: increase your personal power\nThe shaman as a dreamer\, visionary and manifestor\n\n  \n  \nAccreditation and certificate\nThe course is certificated and accredited by \n  \n \n\n\nFees\n £ 680.00 (£ 170.00 per weekend)\nAdditional Residential Fees for module 4: £ 195.00 (includes all food\, accommodation and material – payable in February 2021) \nThe fees include all teaching materials and downloads as well as zoom access to me between teaching sessions ( we will talk about this on the first weekend) \nInstallments: £ 170.00 at booking (refundable only if the course is cancelled or if we can fill your place) \nThe remaining course fees are due in November 2020 or can be paid in two instalments @ £255.00 (see dates above) \n  \n  \nRefund policies: \nCourse fees are only refundable once the course has started if the course is cancelled by the training provider.  \n  \nCovid requirements and refund policy: \nAs a training provider we have to comply with Covid laws and requirements. \n\n We will refund the fees you have paid in case we need to cancel the course.\nIf Covid laws change and we need to adapt with various measures – such as teaching a module online or changing dates or location – we cannot refund your fees as these requirements are not under our control.\n\n  \n\n  \nTeaching material and books\n\nThe course is loosely based on my books\, which you can purchase at Amazon. You will receive comprehensive teaching material as well as recordings of the zoom teachings. \n  \n. \n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/training-course-shamanism/ LOCATION:online\, Zoom on-line\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Shamanic Workshops,Shamanism for Contemporary Therapists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Bridging-copy-2-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR