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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260105T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260105T203000 DTSTAMP:20251231T101055Z CREATED:20251207T090539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T101055Z UID:22787-1767639600-1767645000@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Connect with the Wisdom of Winter - Meet the Cailleach DESCRIPTION:For zoom link and joining instructions\, please register via Evenbrite (Please do not register via my website)  \nJoin us for a powerful seasonal workshop connecting with the Cailleach\, Ireland’s ancient Wise Woman of Winter\, the fierce winter hag who teaches the deep wisdom of rest\, resilience and renewal. \nCalliagh’s seasonal wisdom can support personal insight\, rest\, and renewal in your own winter cycle. After briefly exploring the myths of the Cailleach\, you will be offered a guided journey into the heart of winter\, inviting you to meet the Calliagh within\, as a guide and teacher and a living symbol of winter’s wisdom: endurance\, clarity\, rest\, and the powerful rebirth that comes after stillness. \nThis free workshop for women is offered interactively within the framework of 7Days of Rest and in corporation with The Modern Medicine Woman Training School URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/connect-with-the-wisdom-of-winter-meet-the-cailleach/ CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Add-a-heading-3-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095008Z CREATED:20250326T084433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T095008Z UID:22353-1765620000-1777568400@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Training Course: Bridging the Worlds - Psycho-spiritual and Therapeutic Shamanism DESCRIPTION:Practitioner Training Course: Psycho-spiritual and Therapeutic Shamanism\nWould you like to become a practitioner or add shamanism to your already existing practice? \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 \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  \nThe Modules\n\nModule 1\n13th & 14th December 2025\, 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\n17th & 18th January 2026\, 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\n21st & 22nd February 2026\, 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\n27th to 30th March 2026\, 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  \nRequirements: Some homework in the form of practice sessions in pairs and additional reading is required between weekends. To receive the certificate you are required to attend at least 80% of the course in person. Should you need to miss a zoom module you need to catch up via the recording before the next module. \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 (until 12th November 2025) \nRegular Teaching Fees:  £ 780.00   \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\, 27th – 30th March 2026 \n£ 395.00 (fees are calculated for two students sharing en-suite accommodation. They include all meals\, accommodation and material – payable in March 2025) \n£ 495.00 (single accommodation – limited availability)  \n£ 305.00 (bring your own van or tent) \nThe fees for the three-day intensive residential training are due in March 2025. \n  \nRefund policies: \nDeposits are non-refundable. The deposit for this course\, £ 170.00 (early bird) and £ 190.00 (normal fees). \nRefunds are only given up to 8 weeks before the course starts. \nIn the unlikely event that the course is cancelled by the training provider\, we refund the full fees. \nFor refund policies please see ‘terms and conditions’. \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 electronic teaching material as well as recordings of the zoom teachings. \n  \n. \n  \n\nWhat students say – Testimonials\n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/training-course-bridging-the-worlds-psycho-spiritual-and-therapeutic-shamanism-3/ LOCATION:Interactive zoom & EarthSpirit Center residential CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops,Shamanism for Contemporary Therapists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Add-a-heading-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T210000 DTSTAMP:20251008T082457Z CREATED:20251005T102745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T082457Z UID:22656-1761159600-1761166800@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Connect to the Wild Woman Archetype: Reclaim-Awaken-Embody your wild feminine power DESCRIPTION:Beneath layers of conditioning lies a powerful and instinctual force\, the Archetypal Wild Woman\, the fierce\, untamed\, and intuitive aspect of the feminine. She is the keeper of our instinctual knowing\, the heartbeat of primal life\, the voice of our truth. \nIn these changing and uncertain times\, this archetype calls us home — inviting us to reclaim our primal strength\, deepen our intuition\, and fortify our hearts. Her energy helps us stay rooted and creative amidst the challenges the world faces\, empowering us to meet life with clarity\, fierce compassion and courage\, rather than fear. \nDuring this interactive online workshop you will: \n\nLearn more about the Wild Woman Archetype\nMeet and awaken the Wild Woman within you through a guided shamanic journey.\nEmbody her life-affirming\, instinctual power through guided somatic movement and strengthen your inner knowing.\nLeave feeling empowered\, alive\, and reconnected to your inner feminine wisdom and wildness.\n\nJoin Christa Mackinnon and Vanessa Tucker\, founders of The Modern Medicine Woman Training School\, for an evening of shamanic journeying\, somatic movement\, and deep feminine remembrance. URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/connect-to-the-wild-woman-archetype-reclaim-awaken-embody-your-wild-feminine-power/ CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Untitled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251012T160000 DTSTAMP:20251009T162001Z CREATED:20250327T175733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T162001Z UID:22363-1760176800-1760284800@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Travelling Home: Soul Retrieval Practitioner Training Course (Live in Glastonbury) DESCRIPTION:THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED \nTravelling Home: Soul Retrieval Training Course\n \n  \nThis two-day certificated and accredited experiential training course will teach you the ancient tool of Soul Retrieval\, adjusted to contemporary practice\, including shamanic & psycho-therapeutic integration approaches. \n  \n  \nWhat is Soul Retrieval? \nAccording to shamanic teachings\, every one of us had to split-off parts of our psyche\, mainly through traumatic and adverse circumstances in our childhood. This diminished our physical\, mental\, emotional and spiritual potential\, fragmented us and severed the connection to our deepest and authentic selves. As these split-off parts are no longer available to us\, our vital authentic powers and potentials are curtailed . \nIn ancient psycho-spiritual teachings the retrieval and re-integration of such split-off parts of ourselves is seen as the most vital step towards becoming whole. Like modern psycho-therapeutic dissociation approaches\, the practice of Soul Retrieval therefore aims to retrieve and re-integrate those parts as without them people are unable to heal and lead creative authentic lives\, which are meaningful and purposeful\, and reach their potential. \nSome split-off parts can be retrieved by ourselves\, but shamanic practitioners have always assumed that certain parts are difficult to access by the individual as they have fled to the ‘other worlds’  They therefore journey into the unconscious and parallel realms\, using deep trance states\, to retrieve lost soul parts\, utilising their vast knowledge about those realms and the teachers and helpers available. \nWhat you will learn\n\nHow retrieve parts for yourself and others\nHow to work in a healing way with these parts during the Soul Retrieval journey\nHow you can apply shamanic and contemporary psycho-therapeutic integration methods to assist the integration of the retrieved parts physically\, mentally and emotionally. \nHow can integrate Soul Retrieval within your therapeutic or healing practice\, your shamanic work or just utilise it for yourself\n\nCourse content\n\nThe shamanic concept of Soul Loss\nThe contemporary concept of dissociation \nShamanic Worlds: lower- upper and middle worlds\nShamanic helpers for Soul Retrieval: power animals & spirit guides\nJourneying to retrieve split-off parts \nRetrieving split-off parts for your clients or others \nHow to work with split-off parts during the journey\nGrounding and Integrating of the retrieved soul parts: shamanic and modern therapeutic concepts\n\n\n  \nEligibility and accreditation: \nThis is an advanced training course.You need to have some experience in shamanic journeying. It is certificated and accredited \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nFees & Venue  \nVery Early Bird Exchange: £ 225.00  \nEarly Bird Exchange: £ 275.00 (until 12th September 2025)  \nRegular course fees:  £ 325.00 \nThe course fees include the course manual and an accredited certificate.  A non-refundable deposit of £ 80.00 is included in the fees\, unless the course is cancelled \nParticipants will receive an email with joining instructions and further information before the course commences. \n  \n\nSchedule & Venue \nThe course is non-residential. It will be held at the Glastonbury Goddess Temple\, High Street\, Glastonbury\, Avalon Room \nSaturday 11th October 2025\,  10am – 6pm \nSunday 12th October 2025\, 10am – 4pm \nAlthough the course is held at the Glastonbury Goddess temple\, women and men are welcome to participate. URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/travelling-home-soul-retrieval-training-course-live-in-glastonbury/ CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops,Shamanism for Contemporary Therapists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Christa-Mackinnon-shamanic-teacher-psychologist-medicine-wd-a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T160000 DTSTAMP:20250912T141631Z CREATED:20250113T112758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T141631Z UID:22184-1758362400-1758470400@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Equinox Retreat for Women: North Woman - Embody the Power of the Wise Woman Within DESCRIPTION:THIS RETREAT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED \n  \nEquinox Retreat for Women: North Woman – Embody the Power of the Wise Woman Within \nJoin us for a Soul-nourishing\, empowering & transformative weekend retreat\, aligned with the Autumn Equinox\, to delve into the raw\, magnetic power of the Wise Woman Elder of the North. Within a circle of women\, we are not only explore an archetype – we are activating and embodying her energies\, igniting the unyielding spirit\, the sharp intuition\, and the grounded wisdom that lies dormant within. \nHeld within a stunning yurt\, embraced by three acres of ancient\, enchanted woodland near Glastonbury\, and facilitated by two powerful Elder women\, Christa Mackinnon and Lavinia Wilde\, we will immerse ourselves in the potent current of the wise feminine – unveiling\, embracing and embodying her primal force at a time when the turning of the wheel assists us in this quest. \nWe will work with:  \n\nShamanic Journeys: Travel into the depths of your inner landscape\, where the archetypal Wise Woman – a raw wellspring of profound insights\, unapologetic power and untamed magic – awaits. Integrate her wisdom\, allowing it to re-wire your perceptions and guide your path.\nWild Connection: Bridge the chasm between your inner world and the outer expanse. Experience the healing and grounding offered by nature’s embrace\, letting the woodland’s ancient whispers awaken truths in your soul\, reflecting the season’s call to release and replenish.\nNorth & Air Activation: Tune into the resonant frequency of the North\, carried by the element of Air. Explore the Crone’s essential qualities: radical integrity\, unvarnished truth\, crystalline wisdom and discernment and mastery of the shadow. Discover how to cultivate these within\, forging an unyielding inner compass that guides you through the shifting seasons of your life.\nOracle Readings: Enhance your clarity and receive guidance from these ancient wisdom tools to illuminate your next steps as you navigate this powerful seasonal transition.\nAutumn Equinox Fire Ceremony: Honour the sacred balance of day and night as we gather around the flames. This powerful ritual invites us to work with transformation and transmutation\, where we claim our passage into wisdom\, consciously releasing what no longer serves\, and honouring the powerful emergence of the Wise Woman within.\nBlue Lotus Flower Tea Ceremony: Experience the gentle euphoria and expanded awareness of this sacred flower\, traditionally used to enhance intuition\, deepen meditation\, and open pathways to inner vision.\n\n  \nIs This Your Call? \nThe Wise Woman is not a passage of time\, but a state of conscious power that women of all ages can cultivate. \nThe retreat is for the woman who:  \n\nLongs for a deeper\, more authentic connection to her inner wisdom and intuitive knowing.\nIs ready to claim the untamed power and grace of the Crone archetype\, especially as she embraces the wisdom of the turning seasons.\nSheds expectations and seeks direct\, honest guidance and support on her unique journey.\nIs compelled to cultivate radical integrity\, truth\, and grounded wisdom in every aspect of her life\, aligning with the balance of the Equinox.\n\n  \nDates & times \n\n20th September 2025\, 10am – 6pm\n21st September 2025\, 10am – 4pm\n\n  \nVenue \n\nThe Warren in the Woods\, Somerset – A beautiful Yurt set within 3 acres of enchanting woods with woodburning stove\, kitchen facilities\, tree house\, camping ground and more (watch the video from our last retreat at the Warren to get an impression)\n\n \n  \nInvestment & exchange:  \n\nEarly bird fees: £ 245.00\nRegular fees: £ 295.00\nThe fees include a non-refundable deposit of £ 50.00. Refunds only up to 10 weeks before the retreat commences.\n\nWhat’s included? \n\nFacilitation by Christa and Lavinia\nFree camping: You can bring a tent or your van and stay for free in the enchanting space.\nTea\, coffee\, water\, biscuits on both days (please bring a packed lunch on both days).\n\nNot included: Indoor accommodation (If you do not want to camp\, the charming village of Bruton is just a stone’s throw away. We can send you a list of B&B and hotel accommodation near by). \n  \nTHIS RETREAT ONLY TAKES 12 PARTICIPANTS. PLEASE BOOK EARLY.   \nYou will receive joining instructions with further information after booking. \n  \nA little clip from our previous retreat at the Warren \nhttps://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/WhatsApp-Video-2025-06-04-at-15.31.34.mp4\n  \n  \nYour facilitators \nLavinia Wilde is a Psycho-Spiritual Psychotherapist\, Therapeutic Shamanic Practitioner\, Eco-Therapist and Creative Writing Therapist (MA). \nShe sees herself as a bridge\, a channel and a guide – a Medicine Woman. Her work as an Elder invites women to self-belong\, to dismantle internalised patriarchy and to remember their intuitive\, wild and sacred nature. \nTransformational Journeys connecting women with their wisdom \n\nwww.hagandbone.com\n\n  \nChrista Mackinnon is a Psychologist (MSc)\, Family Counsellor\, Clinical Hypnotherapist\, Shamanic Teacher\, bestselling Author of three books and Earth Activist. \nShe trains internationally\, and facilitates workshops and courses\, combining the ancient earth-spiritual with the modern therapeutic\, a subject she also writes and speaks about internationally. \nChrista is the founder the training organisation ‘Bridging the Worlds’\, the co-founder of the Medicine Woman Training School and of Sacred Earth Activism. \n\nChrista Mackinnon\nWomen Weaving Change – Modern Medicine Woman Training School\nSacred Earth Activism URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/equinox-retreat-for-women-north-woman-embody-the-power-of-the-wise-woman-within/ LOCATION:The Warren in the Woods\, Birds Hill Farm\, Upton Noble\, Somerset\, BA4 6AY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Add-a-heading-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250807T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250810T170000 DTSTAMP:20250329T091617Z CREATED:20250303T191424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T091617Z UID:22285-1754560800-1754845200@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Medicine Woman Gathering DESCRIPTION:The Medicine Woman Gathering is a place to remember the old ways of the wild woman. We come together as sisters in circles. We learn\, explore\, share and celebrate ourselves. \nI will be offering a workshop and a ceremony at the gathering. \nFor more info go to: https://www.medicinewomangathering.com \n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/medicine-woman-gathering/ CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/482334186_17954947391916256_7683243609809278184_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250125T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250126T180000 DTSTAMP:20241231T072455Z CREATED:20241208T155927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T072455Z UID:22139-1737799200-1737914400@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Interactive Summit: Co-Creating the Emerging World - Answering the Call to Sacred Action DESCRIPTION:DON’T MISS THIS TRULY INSPIRING EVENT:  Join us for the yearly online summit of Sacred Earth Activism (I am the co-founder) with international wisdom teachers\, activists\, project leaders\, workshop leaders\,  ceremonialists and all-round amazing contributors. You will find it inspiring\, uplifting\, thought provoking and full of wisdom and learning. \nClick into Sacred Earth Activism summit 2025 to read about the speakers and subjects\, and how to register for participation. The event is live and interactive. Speakers will answer questions from the audience.  It runs on donations and if you register you will have access to the recordings afterwards. \n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/interactive-summit-co-creating-the-emerging-world-answering-the-call-to-sacred-action/ CATEGORIES:Sacred Earth Activism,Shamanic Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SACRED-EARTH-ACTIVISM-ONLINE-SUMMIT-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250105T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250105T193000 DTSTAMP:20241231T072747Z CREATED:20241216T075215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T072747Z UID:22160-1736100000-1736105400@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Dreaming with the Sacred Earth Feminine DESCRIPTION:Register for this event via Eventbrite (click the link)  \nThis interactive workshop is offered within the framework of 7-days of Rest. \nWe will journey to the Sacred Earth Feminine\, which we all carry in archetypal and energetic form within. \nWe will connect with her life giving and life sustaining qualities and her energies\, such as love \, connection\, creativity. We will explore her life affirming dream for the evolution of the collective and align our own dreaming with her. \nThere will be time to share and discuss in the circle of women. \n  \nPlease note: The workshop will not be live-streamed\, but recordings of the journey – without the sharing cirlce – will be made available to everybody registered. \nYou will receive a confirmation email with the link after booking.  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/dreaming-with-the-sacred-earth-feminine/ CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Add-a-heading.jpg END:VEVENT 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:20241026T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241027T160000 DTSTAMP:20241019T152012Z CREATED:20220130T171017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T152012Z UID:19331-1729936800-1730044800@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Travelling Home: Soul Retrieval Training Course (Live in Glastonbury) DESCRIPTION:This course is fully booked. Please message me via my contact page if you would like to be added to the waiting list.  \nTravelling Home: Soul Retrieval Training Course\nThis two-day non-residential\, certificated and accredited experiential training course will teach you the ancient tool of Soul Retrieval\, adjusted to contemporary practice\, including psycho-therapeutic integration approaches. \nWhat is Soul Retrieval? \nAccording to shamanic teachings\, every one of us had to split-off parts of our psyche\, mainly through traumatic and adverse circumstances in our childhood. This diminished our physical\, mental\, emotional and spiritual potential\, fragmented us and severed the connection to our deepest and authentic selves. As these split-off parts are no longer available to us\, our vital authentic powers and potentials are curtailed . \nIn ancient psycho-spiritual teachings the retrieval and re-integration of such split-off parts of ourselves is seen as the most vital step towards becoming whole. Like modern psycho-therapeutic dissociation approaches\, the practice of Soul Retrieval therefore aims to retrieve and re-integrate those parts as without them people are unable to heal and lead creative authentic lives\, which are meaningful and purposeful\, and reach their potential. \nSome split-off parts can be retrieved by ourselves\, but shamanic practitioners have always assumed that certain parts are difficult to access by the individual as they have fled to the ‘other worlds’  They therefore journey into the unconscious and parallel realms\, using deep trance states\, to retrieve lost soul parts\, utilising their vast knowledge about those realms and the teachers and helpers available. \nWhat you will learn\n\nHow retrieve parts for yourself and others\nHow to work in a healing way with these parts during the Soul Retrieval journey\nHow you can apply shamanic and contemporary psycho-therapeutic integration methods to assist the integration of the retrieved parts physically\, mentally and emotionally. \nHow can integrate Soul Retrieval within your therapeutic or healing practice\, your shamanic work or just utilise it for yourself\n\nCourse content\n\nThe shamanic concept of Soul Loss\nThe contemporary concept of dissociation \nShamanic Worlds: lower- upper and middle worlds\nShamanic helpers for Soul Retrieval: power animals & spirit guides\nJourneying to retrieve split-off parts \nRetrieving split-off parts for your clients or others \nHow to work with split-off parts during the journey\nGrounding and Integrating of the retrieved soul parts: shamanic and modern therapeutic concepts\n\n\n  \nEligible: This is an advanced training course for women with experience in shamanic journeying \n\nFees & Venue  \nFull Fees: 205.00  \nThe course fees include a certificate and a non-refundable deposit of £ 50.00 unless the course is cancelled \nParticipants will receive an email with joining instructions and further information before the course commences. \nVenue: Glastonbury Goddess Temple\, Avalon Room \n\nSchedule\nThe course is non-residential. \nSaturday 26th October 2024\,  10am – 6pm \nSunday 27th October 2024\, 10am – 4pm URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/travelling-home-soul-retrieval-training-course/ CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops,Shamanism for Contemporary Therapists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Christa-Mackinnon-shamanic-teacher-psychologist-medicine-wd-a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240506T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240523T233000 DTSTAMP:20240507T074520Z CREATED:20240507T074226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T074520Z UID:21660-1714953600-1716507000@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Co-creating with our Allies: Visioning and Creating with the Lands\, Waters and Ancestors (Talk) DESCRIPTION:This talk is part of a beautiful global online gathering on zoom ‘Shamanism for Inspired Action: From Vision to Creation’ with a truly amazing line-up of speakers and workshop leaders. \nThe event is free of charge. Please register via https://www.shamanismforinspiredaction.com \n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/talk-co-creating-with-our-allies-visioning-and-creating-with-the-lands-waters-and-ancestors/ CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ChristaMackinnonIndividualspeaker.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240423T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240507T203000 DTSTAMP:20240414T090856Z CREATED:20240306T085321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T090856Z UID:21480-1713898800-1715113800@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Becoming the Transformational Vessel: Working with the Council of Female Elders DESCRIPTION:Becoming the Transformational Vessel: Working with the Council of Female Elders\nPlease click here for booking your place or to buy the recordings \nWe live in challenging and transformational times where our inner and outer energies are shifting\, which might affect you in various ways\, such as depleting your power\, making you feel low or lacking focus and direction. \nThis course will enable you to fine-tune and strengthen your energy bodies to become a transformational vessel and receive guidance from the Spirit Council of Female Elders. \nThe Council of Female Elders is a group of spiritual guides and wisdom keepers in the upper worlds. Together they hold lifetimes of experience\, higher energetic powers\, frequencies and vision. They willingly welcome spiritual seekers into their circle\, share their wisdom and offer guidance and advice. \nIn these transformational times\, they are calling in the women to work together with them to become vessels of change by embodying the new light code frequencies and grounding them in their Being on Earth. \n  \nThis empowering course\, offered by Christa Mackinnon and Vanessa Tucker\, will be held over three evenings\, from 7pm – 8.30pm:  \nTuesday\, 23rd April 2024 – Module 1 \nConnect with the Spirit Council of Female Elders \nTuesday 30th April 2024 – Module 2 \nReceive & Embody Light Code Activations from the Council of Female Elders \nTuesday 7th May 2024 – Module 3 \nJourney to the Council of Female Elders to receive specific guidance on how to fine-tune and utilise the new frequencies within your life \n  \nFees / Exchange for live participation:   £ 58.00 \nIn case you have to miss an evening: Recordings of the journeys and exercises will be made available to participants \nYou will receive an email confirmation with joining instructions after booking \n  \nFees / Exchange for recordings only: £ 32.00 \nYou can purchase the course in ‘recorded format’ only\, which will be accessible from the 10th May onwards \n  \n  \n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/becoming-the-transformational-vessel-working-with-the-council-of-female-elders-2/ CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/become-the-transformational-vessel1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240106T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240106T183000 DTSTAMP:20240125T075516Z CREATED:20231223T110119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T075516Z UID:21333-1704560400-1704565800@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Free event: Tending to our Earth Soul DESCRIPTION:If you missed this event: The recording of the journey ‘Tending to our Earth Soul’ is now on my Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@christamackinnon \nFree interactive online journey to harmonise our Earth Soul with Nature’s dreaming\, remember her wildness & knowing & tend to her well-being. \nThis event is an offering to the international community within the framework of ‘7 Days of Rest – Re-weaving Wholeness’. Please register for your free ticket via EVENTBRITE \nIt is a ‘thank you’ to all the people who attended my courses and workshops and to all the people around the world who care about our Earth and \nWe will do a guided journey to explore our Earth Soul’s untamed nature and ancient knowing\, connecting with ancestral guidance and nature spirits to show us how to nourish our Earth Souls and bring ourselves into alignment withour Soul’s longings and Nature’s Dream. \nThere will be time to share and discuss your experiences. URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/tending-to-our-earth-souls/ CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Tending-to-Earth-Soul-1.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:20231014T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231014T160000 DTSTAMP:20230905T073512Z CREATED:20230728T082031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T073512Z UID:20773-1697277600-1697299200@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Activate\, Express and Strengthen your Feminine Power - Live workshop in Plymouth DESCRIPTION:This exciting and inspiring workshop invites you to get in touch with your inner archetypal feminine power and strengthen and express her.  \nWe will use shamanic journeying to access and activate the archetypal feminine\, which is a vital part within each of us that has been suppressed throughout history. We will give her space to express herself through drumming\, singing and dancing and explore how we can strengthen her\, so that you can use your power with confidence and bring it forth into a world that desperately needs the feminine. The workshop will end with a ceremony to honour the circle of women and the rising feminine power within you.   \nCome and join us for an enriching journey that includes: \n\nShamanic journeying  \nDrumming\nSinging and Sound \nDancing & Expressive Movement\n\nRise with us! We will have a great time! \n  \nFacilitators: Paula Thomas & Christa Mackinnon \nChrista is an experienced psycho-spiritual and shamanic teacher and psychologist. She is the author of three acclaimed books\, the founder of ‘Bridging the Worlds’ and and the co-founder of the Modern Medicine Woman training school. \nPaula is a gifted drummer\, singer\, songwriter and performer.  She is a Soul midwife and music teacher\, with many years of experience in facilitating groups and workshops.  \n  \n\n\nFees: \nEarly bird tickets:  £ 50.00\nRegular tickets:  £ 68.00 \nSpace is limited. So please book early. \n  \nYou will receive an email after booking with more information\, such as what to bring. URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/activate-express-and-strengthen-your-feminine-power/ LOCATION:Plymouth Unitarian Church\, Notte Street\, Plymouth\, PL1 2HG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Paula-workshop-final1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231001T180000 DTSTAMP:20230614T141835Z CREATED:20230614T141520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T141835Z UID:20717-1696010400-1696183200@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:GreenSpirit Annual Gathering - Shamanism: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life and Healing DESCRIPTION:I will be the main facilitator – shamanic workshops and Cacao ceremony – and speaker at the Green Spirit Annual Gathering\, which takes place from the 29th September to 1st October in Derbyshire. The gathering is residential\, in a beautiful estate\, very reasonably priced and everybody is welcome. \nIf you are interested\, please check the info on the organisers website and book directly: GREENSPIRIT.org   \n  \nMore information from the host:  \nShamanism has been practiced for centuries all over the world and is based on the principle that humans are part of the totality of nature. Interest in shamanic practices is increasing. Around the world shamans are known as healers with connections with the spirit world who understand how humans can achieve balance and harmony. \nWe welcome Christa Mackinnon who will give us an overview of traditional and contemporary shamanism\, the shamanic view of the world and the human being within the web of life. Her talk will then address various universal shamanic key concepts and their applications through psycho-spiritual approaches and practices for healing of the individual and the community. \nAfter her talk we have the opportunity to take a shamanic journey that invites participants to connect with and nourish their Earth Souls. \nThis will be followed by a sharing circle. \nAs part of our weekend we will also join together in a heart-opening\, transformational cacao ceremony. Cacao is the Amazonian plant medicine known as the ‘Food of the Gods’ and the ‘Food of Love’. \nThe weekend will start at the evening meal on the Friday and will end after lunch on the Sunday. During the weekend we will also have a chance to connect with each other and the natural world with some ceremony and meditations\, creative activities\, informal conversations\, and\, after our AGM on Sunday\, have the chance to share what we are taking away from the weekend. \nAll food during the weekend will be vegetarian. Vegan or other diets for medical reasons can be catered for. \nEveryone is very welcome to this event; you do not need to be a GreenSpirit member to join in. Our gatherings are a mixture of old friends and new and we look forward to meeting you. URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/shamanism-ancient-wisdom-for-modern-life-and-healing/ CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/advert-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230516T203000 DTSTAMP:20230404T064752Z CREATED:20230331T071448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T064752Z UID:20537-1681844400-1684269000@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Becoming the Transformational Vessel: Working with the Council of Female Elders DESCRIPTION:Becoming the Transformational Vessel: Working with the Council of Female Elders\nWe live in chaotic and transformational times where our inner and outer energies are shifting in challenging ways\, which might affect you in various ways\, such as depleting your power\, making you feel low or lacking focus and direction. \nThis course will enable you to fine-tune and strengthen your energy bodies to become a transformational vessels and receive guidance from the Spirit Council of Female Elders. \nThe Council of Female Elders is a group of spiritual guides and wisdom keepers in the upper worlds. Together they hold lifetimes of experience\, higher energetic powers and frequencies and vision. They willingly welcome spiritual seekers into their circle\, share their wisdom and offer guidance and advice. \nIn these transformational times\, they are calling in the women to work together with them to become vessels of change by embodying the new light code frequencies and grounding them in their Being on Earth. \n  \nThis empowering course  will be held over four evenings\, from 7pm – 8.30pm:  \n  \nTuesday 18th April 2023 – Module 1    \nJourney to connect with the Council of Female Elders \n  \nTuesday 25th April 2023 – Module 2  \nReceive & Embody Light Code Activations from the Council of Female Elders \n  \nTuesday 9thth May 2023 – Module 3  \nJourney to the Council of Female Elders to receive specific guidance on how to fine-tune and utilise the new frequencies within your life \n  \nTuesday 16thth May 2023 – Module 4  \nBecoming the transformational vessel: Sharing\, expressing and finding ways forward \n  \nFees:   £ 54.00\nIn case you have to miss an evening: Recordings of the journeys and exercises will be made available to participants \nYou will receive an email confirmation with joinign instructions after booking. \n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/becoming-the-transformational-vessel-working-with-the-council-of-female-elders/ CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Becoming-the-vessel.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:20230223T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230223T220000 DTSTAMP:20230214T180713Z CREATED:20221211T104743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T180713Z UID:20029-1677180600-1677189600@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Sacred Cacao Ceremony - Journey\, Chakra Dance & Gong Bath (Live Plymouth\, Devon) DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED \nJoin us for a heart opening\, transformational ceremony with Cacao\, the medicine known as the ‘Food of the Gods’ and the ‘Food of Love’. Step into a space of  journeying\, movement medicine and sound healing. \nWe will drink pure Cacao\, a source of bliss chemicals and antioxidants\, whose essence creates a feeling of well-being and happiness\, connects us to earth and spirit and assists us to experience the transformative power of universal love. \nWe will journey\, rebalance our chakras through dance and bath in the healing sounds of gongs. \nThe structure of the ceremony\n \n\nWe will call and honour the spirit of cacao and ceremonially drink it.\nWe will journey to set our intent for the evening\, asking for it to be heard and manifested.\nThis will lead us into an energising and balancing chakra dance and drumming.\nThe Ceremony will finish with a gong bath facilitated by Brian and Kathryn Colling from Gong Vibes.\n\nRaw Cacao\, the chocolate for the heart and soul\, is completely natural with no psychedelic or artificial ingredients. \nPlaces are limited. Please book early. There will be no tickets on the door. URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/sacred-cacao-ceremony-journey-chakra-dance-gong-bath-live-plymouth-devon/ LOCATION:Plymouth Unitarian Church\, Notte Street\, Plymouth\, PH1 2HG CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Cacao-Ceremony.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: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: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:20211015T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211017T160000 DTSTAMP:20210915T062132Z CREATED:20190830T073638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T062132Z UID:3875-1634292000-1634486400@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Healing the Divided Self and Traveling Home: Soul Retrieval Training DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL\nSoul Retrieval Training Course\nThis three-day non-residential experiential training course will teach you the ancient tool of Soul Retrieval\, adjusted to contemporary practice. According to shamanic teachings\, every one of us had to split-off parts of our psyche\, mainly during our childhood. This diminished our physical\, mental\, emotional and spiritual potential\, fragmented us and severed the connection to our deepest and authentic selves. As these split-off parts are no longer available to us\, our vital authentic energetic powers and potentials are curtailed . \nIn ancient psycho-spiritual teaching the retrieval and re-integration of such split-off parts of our selves is seen as the most vital step towards becoming whole. Like modern psycho-therapeutic dissociation approaches\, the practice of Soul Retrieval therefore aims to retrieve and re-integrate those parts as without them people are unable to heal and lead creative authentic lives\, which are meaningful and purposeful\, and reach their potential. \nSome split-off parts can be retrieved by ourselves\, but shamanic practitioners have always assumed that certain parts are difficult to access by the individual as they have fled to the ‘other worlds’  They therefore journey into the unconscious and parallel realms\, using deep trance states\, to retrieve lost soul parts\, utilising their vast knowledge about those realms and the teachers and helpers available. \nDuring this course you will learn how retrieve parts for yourself and others. You can integrate this within your therapeutic or healing practice\, your shamanic work or just utilise it for yourself. \n  \nCourse content\n\nThe shamanic concept of Soul Loss\nThe contemporary concept of dissociation\nShamanic Worlds: lower- upper and middle worlds\nShamanic helpers for Soul Retrieval: power animals & spirit guides\nJourneying to retrieve split-off parts \nRetrieving split-off parts for your clients \nGrounding and Integrating of the retrieved soul parts: shamanic and modern concepts\n\n\n  \nEligible:\nPsychologists\, therapeutic practitioners\, counsellors\, healers\, body therapists\, Reiki- and other energy practitioners and lay-people with some previous experience in shamanism and/or journeying. \n  \nFees & Venue\n\nEarly bird fees: £ 225.00 ( before 15th September 2021) \nFull Fees: £275.00 \nThe course fees include a non-refundable deposit of £ 50.00 unless the course is cancelled \nParticipants will receive an email with joining instructions and further information early October 2021. \nVenue: Horn Village Hall in Chalfont St Peter is a delightful venue in easy reach from London by car and by train. See map details. \n  \nFacilitation\nThis course will be taught by myself with the assistance of Roy Sunley\, a renowned spiritual teacher and highly skilled international Medium\, Quantum Touch instructor and Reiki Master teacher. \nFor more information about Roy Sunley’s amazing work\, please click into his website http://www.roysunley.co.uk URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/soul-retrieval/ LOCATION:Horn Village Hall\, Horn Hill\, Chalfont St Peter\, Bucks\, SL90QU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops,Shamanism for Contemporary Therapists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Shamanic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210722T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210725T150000 DTSTAMP:20210708T072754Z CREATED:20210508T105232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T072754Z UID:18654-1626951600-1627225200@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Hosting\, Workshops & Cacao Ceremony @ WOMEN FEST 2021 DESCRIPTION:I will be hosting the WOMEN RISING space this year at the Woman Fest 202\, Glastonbury.\nIt’s an amazing\, vibrant\, heart-and soul lifting affair – a profound Radical Participation Festival for all woman! \nCome and join us. Tickets are held at a minimum price and include camping and all food https://www.womanfest.co.uk \nI will be facilitating a Cacao Ceremony and Dance for All and a workshop “Empower your Inner Medicine Woman’ \n\n\nFor more info and tickets\, go to\nwww.womanfest.co.uk\n  \n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/hosting-and-workshops-women-fest-2021/ LOCATION:Woman Fest Glastonbury CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops,Talks,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/159900816_1315950048788887_7935512260871989543_n.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: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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200912T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200913T170000 DTSTAMP:20200906T173658Z CREATED:20191210T085404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200906T173658Z UID:6469-1599904800-1600016400@christamackinnon.com SUMMARY:Discover and Empower your Inner Medicine Woman DESCRIPTION:Discover and Empower your Inner Medicine Woman\n\nThis two day non-residential course will connect you to your Inner Medicine Woman\, an archetypal aspect of your deeper self\, who calls you to grow into your power\, claim your gifts\, learn how to use them and contribute to the change. \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. \nWaking the specific aspect that resides deep within you\, waiting to be heard\, nurtured and brought to the fore will change your life. Connecting to\, trusting in and working with her wisdom and energy will unleash your primal power\, show you your unique path\, and how to walk it. \nOnce you have connected with her she will support you to: \n· Remember your deeper calling\n· Activate and develop your specific gifts\n· Accept the challenge to reclaim your fierce/earth/womb power.\n· Intuit and embody your ancient wisdom\n· Share your medicine with the world. \nIf you are on a journey of self-actualisation and feel called to develop your unique gifts and share them with the world to change people’s lives for the better\, come and join us. \n  \nThis course is certificated by IPHM. \n \nThis course can be attended as a workshop only\, but can also be utilised as 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\nFees:\nEarly Bird:  £ 125.00  (ends 30th August 2020) \nFull Fees:  £ 145.00 \nRefund policy: the fees include a non-refundable administration fees of £ 50.00. We refund fees (minus admin fees) up to four weeks before the weekend commences. \nPlease be aware that we have to set up the group following  Covid guidelines / laws. You will receive urther information and joining instructions after your booking. \n  \n  URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/discover-and-empower-your-inner-medicine-woman/ LOCATION:West Town Farm\, Ide\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX29TG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops,Women Weaving Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christamackinnon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wild-woman-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR