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SUMMARY:Discover & Empower your Inner Medicine Woman - Interactive zoom workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you hear the call of your Inner Medicine Woman?\nThis one-day interactive zoom workshop for women will focus on your Inner Medicine Woman\, a powerful archetypal aspect of the deeper feminine self\, who calls us – now more than ever – to grow into our specific power and bring it into the world. \nAccording to ancient traditions\, Medicine means the presence and power embodied or presented by a person. We all have a specific medicine\, a unique spiritual gift\, talent and power\, which we are asked to discover\, hone and gift to the world. \nThe Ancient Medicine Woman has many aspects to her. She is: the Wild Woman\, the Shamanka\, the Witch\, the Herbalist\, the Healer\, the Priestess\, the Activist\, the Creatrix – to name a few. This workshop will assist you in awakening and empowering the specific aspects that reside deep within you\, waiting to be heard\, nurtured and brought to the fore. \nIf you feel the call to discover\, awaken and empower the spirit of your specific Medicine and share it with the world\, feel a sense of belonging\, and would like the support of a community of like-minded women\, this workshop is for you. Come and join us.  \n  \nFees: \nEarly bird fees: £ 54.00 (until 15th January 2021) \nRegular Fees:  £ 68.00  (until 5th February 2021) \nThe workshop is facilitated by the founders of Women Weaving Change\, Vanessa Tucker & Christa Mackinnon. \nPlease note that this is an interactive zoom event (not a webinar). Places are therefore limited and early booking is advised (we had to turn women away previously). \nFees are non-refundable unless we can fill your place. \n  \n  \n\n  \nIf you are interested in our Medicine Woman Practitioner training course\, starting in March 2021\, please click into the image for detailed information:\n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/discover-empower-your-inner-medicine-woman-2/
LOCATION:Interactive Zoom Course
CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Women Weaving Change
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210217T213000
DTSTAMP:20210112T161142Z
CREATED:20200804T094712Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210106T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210106T203000
DTSTAMP:20210103T174414Z
CREATED:20201228T112402Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201220T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201220T210000
DTSTAMP:20201218T090826Z
CREATED:20201218T090606Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: Sacred Earth Activism @ Global Shamans United Conference
DESCRIPTION:I will be speaking at the Global Shamans United Conference on Sunday. My focus will be on Sacred Earth Activism. Check it out. The line-up is great and I feel that there will be much to experience and learn.  \nMy talk is at 8pm. Come and join me and others. It’s free. To register to receive info and link to the entire conference\, please click into:\n \nGlobal Shamans United Conference
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/talk-sacred-earth-activism-global-shamans-united-conference/
LOCATION:https://globalshamansunitedconference.com/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201205T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201205T170000
DTSTAMP:20201204T103203Z
CREATED:20201006T154749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T103203Z
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SUMMARY:Discover & Empower your Inner Medicine Woman
DESCRIPTION:Do you hear the call of your Inner Medicine Woman?\nThis one-day interactive zoom workshop for women will focus on your Inner Medicine Woman\, a powerful archetypal aspect of the deeper feminine self\, who calls us – now more than ever – to grow into our specific power and bring it into the world. \nAccording to ancient traditions\, Medicine means the presence and power embodied or presented by a person. We all have a specific medicine\, a unique spiritual gift\, talent and power\, which we are asked to discover\, hone and gift to the world. \nThe Ancient Medicine Woman has many aspects to her. She is: the Wild Woman\, the Shamanka\, the Witch\, the Herbalist\, the Healer\, the Priestess\, the Activist\, the Creatrix – to name a few. This workshop will assist you in awakening and empowering the specific aspects that reside deep within you\, waiting to be heard\, nurtured and brought to the fore. \nIf you feel the call to unleash the spirit of your specific Medicine and share it with the world\, feel a sense of belonging\, and would like the support of a community of like-minded women\, this workshop is for you. Come and join us.  \n  \nFees: \nThe workshop is facilitated by the founders of Women Weaving Change\, Vanessa Tucker & Christa Mackinnon. \nIt is created as an interactive zoom course (not a webinar). Places are therefore limited. \nEarly bird fees: £ 53.00 (until 15th November 2020) \nRegular Fees:  £ 68.00  (until 4th December 2020) \n  \n  \nThis course can be attended as a workshop only\, but can also be utilised as part of module 1 of the Modern Medicine Women’s Practitioner training course. Please click into Modern Medicine Woman Practitioner Training  for detailed information. \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/discover-empower-your-inner-medicine-woman/
LOCATION:Interactive Zoom Course
CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Women Weaving Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201114T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210519T170000
DTSTAMP:20210509T140557Z
CREATED:20190512T181516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210509T140557Z
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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
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200913T170000
DTSTAMP:20200906T173658Z
CREATED:20191210T085404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200906T173658Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200815T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200815T180000
DTSTAMP:20200812T143411Z
CREATED:20200812T142646Z
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SUMMARY:Rising Up and Burning Bright: Strengthen your Feminine Warrior Medicine
DESCRIPTION:IT’S FREE OR YOU CAN DONATE TO THE WOMAN FEST! YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER: https://www.womanfest.co.uk/ \nI will be offering  a workshop at this year’s Woman Fest. After a brief talk about women’s role in weaving a tapestry of change in movements\, projects\, initiatives & rebellions\, it will offer a shamanic journey to the heart of the feminine warrior spirit\, the place where our four-fold rebel medicine of passion/fire\, water/flow\, grounding/earth and dreaming/air comes together to create and strengthen the powerful mixture we need in these times. \n  \n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/rising-up-and-burning-bright-strengthen-your-feminine-warrior-medicine/
CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Talks,Women Weaving Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200716T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200813T213000
DTSTAMP:20200703T071624Z
CREATED:20200630T175845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200703T071624Z
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SUMMARY:Empowered & Thriving: Shamanic Tools for Transformational Times
DESCRIPTION:Empowered & Thriving: Shamanic Tools for Challenging Transformational Times\n\nWe 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 world.\nThis is the time of the great Awakening. We all have a part to play. \n  \nThis zoom course has been designed to empower yourself\, increase your resilience and courage and take your place as a co-creator of the new. \nIt 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 and with earth forces\nFocus your intent\nLet go of what doesn’t serve you any longer\n Activate your innate medicine and fire warrior spirit.\nFind you place as a co-creator\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 and some practice between the zoom sessions. You will receive a recording of each zoom session. \n  \n \n\nModule 1: Find your Allies\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\n  \nModule 5: Become a Co-creator\n\nContribute to the change: Find your place as a change-maker \nFind or form a tribe \nQ&A session and discussion \nDates: \nModule 1: 16th July 2020: 7pm – 9.30pm \nModule 2:  23rd July 2020  7pm – 9.30pm \nModule 3: 30th July 2020  7pm – 9.30pm \nModule 4: 6th August 2020 7pm – 9.30pm \nModule 5: 13th August 2020 7pm – 9.30pm \nWe will work intensely between 7pm and 9pm and will finish with dancing to integrate the energies.\n \n You will receive a recording of all sessions and exercises as well as a free download for journeys and course notes. \n  \nFees:   £ 85.00   I will limit places as our course will be interactive. First come first serve basis. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/empowered-thriving-shamanic-tools-for-times-of-change/
LOCATION:Zoom course
CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Shamanic Workshops,Women Weaving Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200714T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200714T203000
DTSTAMP:20200629T172211Z
CREATED:20200620T094514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200629T172211Z
UID:15298-1594753200-1594758600@christamackinnon.com
SUMMARY:Talk: When the River Becomes a Torrent - Thriving in Times of Evolutionary Crisis\,Uncertainty and Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Thriving in Times of Crisis\, Uncertainty and Transformation\nDelighted to have been invited by Conscious Cafe to give a presentation\, followed by an interactive Q&A session.  \nThe talk will be a zoom event\, taking place on the 14th July\, 7pm – 8.30pm.  \nI can promise you much inspiration\, some analysis\, pointers to relevant pathways and practical applications.\n \n  \nThe talk will include:  \nUnderstanding the phases of change and transformation  \nAcknowledging our current crisis as a state of peril and potential  \nHow to walk a path of uncertainty and challenges \n\nLetting go of the shore\nExpanding of consciousness\nCombating overwhelm\, despair\, fear and apathy\nContributing to the change \n\nHow to find nurturing containers during the process  \n\nThe importance of our intent\nCreating supporting energetic fields \nCollaboration: From the ‘I’ to the ‘We’\nKeeping Faith and Vision\n\n  \nJOIN ME AND BE INSPIRED  \nClick here to REGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/talk-when-the-river-becomes-a-torrent-thriving-in-times-of-evolutionary-crisisuncertainty-and-transformation/
CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200423T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200423T193000
DTSTAMP:20200420T151341Z
CREATED:20200420T144734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T151341Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Drumming Circle for Women
DESCRIPTION:DRUM FOR LIFE – FREE ZOOM DRUMMING CIRCLE FOR WOMEN\nWe facilitate this heart-warming\, energising and uplifting free zoom drumming for women every Thursday evening from 6pm – 7.30pm. We drum together\, do a brief meditation and finish with some dancing. You are welcome to join us. \nDates: \n23rd April 2020\, 30th April 2020; 7th May 20202; 14th May 2020  6pm – 7.30pm \nSign in with the zoom link provided.  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85901905302 \n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/zoom-drumming-circle-for-women/
CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Women Weaving Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200422T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200603T200000
DTSTAMP:20210203T155051Z
CREATED:20200415T082345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T155051Z
UID:11693-1587578400-1591214400@christamackinnon.com
SUMMARY:Zoom Online Course: You Can Write That Book
DESCRIPTION:You Can Write That Book\n  \nWould you like to write a book and be a published author?\nAre you already in the process of writing a book\, but feel stuck or lost your confidence and drive? \nAre you keeping a journal or have accumulated material\, which lends itself to be turned into a book? \n\n  \nIF THE ANSWER IS ‘YES’\, THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU AND NOW IS THE TIME.  \n\n  \n \n  \n  \nA UNIQUE COURSE\, DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO WRITE:  \n\nA book based on their work or profession\n\nA self-help or self-development book\nA book about a subject they know through practice\, research and experience\n\nThe course is based on my experience as an author of four varied books\, three of them published by publishers and one self-published. It is also based on successfully facilitating workshops and courses for aspiring authors. It is intense\, guiding you through a process that will provide you with a clear book outline – content and structure –  and a book proposal and chapter ready to send to publishers or to use a base format for self-publishing. It consists of five zoom modules\, course notes and homework in the form of writing and structuring between sessions. Besides of the course content and assistance during your writing process\, it will provide you with the support of  ‘writing buddies’ who are working on similar projects. \n  \n  \nTHE COURSE CONSISTS OF 5 MODULES\, WHERE WE WILL WORK TOGETHER ON ZOOM AND WRITING ASSIGNMENTS BETWEEN THE MEETINGS.  \n  \n  \nModule 1:  Writing to become a published author & getting started\nWriting to become a published author\n\nThe difference between writing for yourself and writing to be published.\nThings you need to know right from the start\nYour motivation is key – exercise to explore your motivation\nHow to sustain the writing process – staying motivated\, creative\, productive and overcome obstacles \nBeing Creative – exercise to connect with creative part\, your ‘writing-self’ and anchor it  \nHow to define your subject & core message \nHow to bring your message across: style\, format\, mixture\nHow to find your unique angle and stick to it: message\, knowledge\, readership\, market\, research\n\n  \nAssignment / Homework: create a working title\, define your subject\, describe your unique angle and message\, define your audience.    \n  \n  \nModule 2:  What’s is your book about & how to write\, edit and sustain the process \nDiscussion \nThe first part of this zoom session will focus on the outcome of your homework / assignment from your first zoom session. We will work in pairs in zoom rooms. You will introduce and discuss your book with your partner\, such as your working title\, your subject\, your unique angle and message\, which style you will use and what you know about your envisaged audience. \nI will be present in each room to answer questions and provide individual help. \n  \nTeaching \nThe second part of this session will focus on the structure of your book\, the rhythm of your writing and on editing \n\nHow to structure your fist book: the importance of parts\, chapters\, headings and format\nExercise: Creating headings publishers love\nHow to get the job done: passion\, motivation and writing rhythms\nHow to handle procrastination\, distractions and self-sabotaging behaviours\nThe flowing writer: essential tips for ‘letting your writing flow’\nThe tough editor: essential tips for ‘thorough and tough editing’\n\n  \nAssignment / Homework: Write and edit a short chapter of your book \n  \n  \nModule 3: How to improve your writing & all you need to know about publishing\nDiscussion \nThis session will provide a space to discuss the chapter you wrote and address questions\, challenges and ideas. This will take place in pairs and also in the group with myself. \n  \nTeaching: All about publishing \n\nIntro and overview: proposing to publishers or self-publishing?\nAgents & publishers\nPublishers: about remits and sales\nWhat matters: expertise\, credentials\, relevant subjects\, interesting subjects\, specific angles\, endorsements and more\nThe importance of cultivating platforms: Facebook\, Linkedin\, Instagram\, Twitter\, Blocks\nHow to write a book proposal for publishers or agents\nHow to write a brief bio for publishers\n\n  \nHomework: write a 400 word proposal and a brief bio for publisher\n \n  \n  \nModule 4: Writing / Editing / Questions – Bringing it all together\n\nThis module will is designed for you to have your questions answered\, discuss content\, structure and writing and editing issues. I will ask you to send me your questions beforehand. \nI will include more teaching\, based on the development of the group and on the questions\, and also exercises that will assist you to sustain your writing process. \nTeaching might also include the first steps of pre-marketing \n  \nAssignment / Homework: create the full content outline\, three sample chapters and – if appropriate – a full proposal  \n\n  \n  \n\nModule 5: Follow up – check-in for assistance with your writing process\n\nThe follow-up zoom session is for you to ‘check-in’ and get the assistance you need with your writing or publishing process. \nWe will also look into ‘pre-publishing marketing’ and other issues should that be required. \n  \n\nDates and times:\nModule 1 Zoom 22nd April 2020   6pm  –   8.30pm \nModule 2 Zoom 6th May 2020     6pm  –  8.30pm \nModule 3 Zoom 13th May 2020   6pm – 8.30pm \nModule 4  Zoom  27th May 2020  6pm – 8.30pm \nModule 5 – to be discussed with group \n\nFees  \n£ 95.00   for all zoom modules \nFees are non-refundable once the course has started\, except if the course is cancelled by the provider.\nYou will receive zoom links and further information with your booking. All zoom sessions will be recorded in case you are unable to attend.
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/you-can-write-that-book-online-course/
CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Women Weaving Change
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SUMMARY:Drumming for Women - Free Circles on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:During lock-down we offer free drum gatherings on zoom. \nFeedback from our first circle “grounding…balancing…uplifting…connecting…heartwarming” \nEverybody who owns a drum or rattle can join. We create positive vibrations with the intent to contribute to well-being of all of life\, sending them out into the world. \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/937983432\nMeeting ID: 937 983 432\n  \nPlease check my facebook in case you encounter problems when joining us. In case we have reached full capacity we will also life-stream on facebook. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/christamackinnon1 \n  \n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/drumming-for-women-free-circle-on-zoom/
LOCATION:zoom\, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/761260937\, meeting ID 761 260 937
CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops,Women Weaving Change
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191110T163000
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UID:2780-1573293600-1573403400@christamackinnon.com
SUMMARY:Earth\, Heart\, Soul and Spirit: Shamanic Experience Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Earth\, Heart\, Soul and Spirit: Shamanic Experience Workshop\nThis two day non-residential workshop introduces you to core shamanic approaches and tools and show you how to work within the shamanic state of consciousness. We will access the lower and upper worlds\, journey to work with shamanic spirit allies such as power animals and guides\, utilise Medicine Wheel teachings for connection and development\, immerse ourselves in the power and beauty of ceremony and learn how to channel and work with healing energies. \nThe workshop will nourish your heart and soul. It will activate and empower the deep seated ancient shamanic force within you\, strengthen your connection to spirit\, expand your consciousness and aid you in your journey towards wholeness\, to become ‘all that you can be’. \n  \nFacilitation: \nThis workshop be co-facilitated by 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 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/earth-heart-soul-and-spirit-shamanic-experience-workshop/
LOCATION:Horn Village Hall\, Chalfont St Peter Community Center\, Gravel Hill (A 413)\, Chalfont St Peter\, Bucks\, SL90QU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops
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UID:1402-1570874400-1627750800@christamackinnon.com
SUMMARY:The Modern Medicine Woman Practitioner Course
DESCRIPTION:Are you called to step into the powerful role of a modern medicine woman? \n  \nThis substantial\, certificated practitioner training course invites you to become a Modern Medicine Woman\, step into your authentic power and share your unique medicine with the world\nIn indigenous teachings\, Medicine means the presence and power embodied in or demonstrated by a person. It is thought that the Great Spirit gives each person a medicine\, a unique spiritual gift or talent\, which they need to discover and enhance through learning the skills needed to practice it. Traditionally the medicine men and women are seen as Spiritual Healers and Spiritual Leaders\, bringing their medicine to the world. \nThe Modern Medicine Woman is based on the powerful archetypal energies of the ancient medicine woman in her many aspects\, such as the he Wild Woman\, the Shamanka\, the Witch\, the Herbalist\, the Healer\, The Seer and Oracle\, the Priestess\, the Activist\, the Creatrix\, to name just a few\, but she adjusts her Being and practices to our times\, to what is needed now. \n  \nDuring the five modules and five online sessions of your foundation training you will learn\, develop\, understand and practice fundamental skills\, gifts and tools of the Medicine Woman and be able to apply them professionally as well as to your own development and personal life. \nThe modern medicine woman practitioner qualification will enable you to \n\nAnswer your calling\, understand your purpose and develop your unique style\nBegin to practice as a modern medicine woman\nSet-up a new practice and business\nIntegrate the Medicine Woman skills into your already existing practice\nWork in a way that is aligned with the feminine and your specific medicine power\nBecome part of a female support network and circle and access our resources\n\n\n \n  \n  \nModule 1: Discover & Empower the Medicine Woman Within\nWeekend course 12th & 13th October 2019\, West Town Farm\, Ide\, Exeter EX2 9TG\nDuring this introductory weekend\, you will connect to your inner medicine woman\, an archetypal energy of your deeper self\, who calls you to grow into your power\, claim your gifts and learn how to use them. \nThe Ancient Medicine Woman has many aspects: the Wild Woman\, the Shamanka\, the Witch\, the Herbalist\, the Healer\, the Priestess\, the Activist\, the Creatrix\, to name just a few. Connecting to\, trusting in and working with the specific aspect that resides deep within you will unleash your primal power\, show you your unique path\, and how to walk it.\n\nOnce you have connected with her she will support you to: \n\nRemember your deeper calling\nActivate and develop your specific gift\nAccept the challenge to reclaim your fierce/earth/womb power\nIntuit and embody your ancient wisdom\nShare your medicine with the world\n\nModule 1 comprises of: \n\nIntroductory training weekend (October 12th & 13th 2019)\nOnline session: you will be invited to join Vanessa & Christa for an online session  (November 2019 – date to be confirmed)\n\n(This module can also be taken as a ‘stand-alone’ workshop. please click into: Medicine Woman workshop \n  \n\n  \nModule 2: Medicine Woman Toolbox: Working with the power of Energy\nWeekend course: 30th November & 1st December 2019\, Alibi Theatre\, Emmanuel Hall\, Emmanuel Rd\, Exeter EX4 1EJ\n\nModule 2 introduces you to fundamental medicine woman’s energy skill\, providing you with a starter kit and a set of basic tools so that you can move on to the practitioner modules. \nModule 2 Curriculum \n\nUnderstanding and working with energy systems\nUnderstanding and using the power of intent\nAccessing the feminine Creative Force\nUnleashing the energy of Herstory\n\n\nModule 2 comprises of:  \n\nOne weekend skill development training.\nOnline session: You will be invited to join Vanessa for an online session (December 2019 – date to be confirmed).\n\n  \n  \n\nModule 3: Medicine Woman Toolbox: Working with the tools of the Shamaness\nWeekend Course: 8th & 9th February 2020\, West Town Farm\, Ide\, Exeter EX2 9TG\nModule 3 introduces you to some fundamental shamanic tools\, providing you with a starter-kit and a set of basic tools so that you can move on to the practitioner modules. \nModule 3 Curriculum\n \n\nConnecting with the medicine of the sacred earth feminine\nFemale guides\, goddesses and grandmothers\nShamanic journeying as a tool\n\nUnderstanding feminine ceremonial practice\n\nModule 3 comprises of: \n\nOne weekend skill development training\nOnline session: You will be invited to join Christa for an online session (February 2020 – date to be confirmed)\n\n  \n\n  \nModule 4: Stepping into your Medicine Woman Power\nResidential Training Retreat: May 15th-22nd 2020\, Portugal\n  \nModule 4 consists of a six day intensive residential training retreat. It will take place in the beautiful and wild Algarve area of Portugal – the perfect place for you to enhance and embody your medicine woman skills and realise your full power as a practitioner. \n\nModule 4 Curriculum \nDuring this week you will learn how to work in a feminine way that is in alignment with the power of your inner archetypal medicine women\, and get attuned to the following specific aspects and skills of the medicine woman: \n\nThe Energy Healer\nThe Wild Earth Woman\nThe Seer/Visionary\nThe Creatrix\nThe Ceremonialist\nThe Sacred Feminine Activist\n\nAfter the alignment and attuning process we will focus on teaching you fundamental skill sets of a modern shamaness\, which you can use in your Medicine Woman practice and / or integrate into your existing work and life.\n \n  \nThe residential training week will set you on the path to becoming an authentic Medicine Woman in your own right\, aligning and attuning you to your own innate powers\, whilst teaching you transferable skills to use in your work and life. It also offers safe space for profound personal growth on your heroic journey to self-actualisation. \n\n  \n\n  \nModule 4a: Practicing and Embedding your Skills\nCase studies and Online sessions\, June 2020\nModule 5 Curriculum \nModule 5 consists of a download template for you to record two case studies\, either with individual clients or a group. You will be asked to discuss your findings and experiences in two online group support sessions\, during which you will have the undivided attention and the expertise of the course facilitators. These online sessions also offer you the opportunity to share your experiences\, ask questions and receive support for your practice and development as a Modern Medicine Woman. \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\nCourse Fees: Modern Medicine Women Practitioner Training\nVery Early Bird fees:  £ 1540  (SOLD OUT)\nEarly Bird Fees: £ 1680 (until 8th September 2019)\nRegular fees:  £1850 (until 11th October 2019)\n  \nThe fees for the course include:  \n\nModern Medicine Women Practitioner qualification\n3 teaching weekends (non-residential)\n7 days residential intensive training retreat in the Algarve in Portugal – 6 days training and shared accommodation for 7 nights\, all food and teaching material (flight to Faro and transport to the Monte Mariposa Centre not included)\n5 online teaching sessions\n\nSingle accommodation in Portugal is limited. Single Supplement on the residential training retreat: £300 \n  \nAll fees can be paid in four installments.  \nThe very early bird fees:\n \n\n£ 385.00   at booking\n£ 385.00   30th November 2019\n£ 385.00   29th February 2020\n£ 385.00   30th April 2020\n\n  \nThe early bird fees: \n\n£ 420.00  at booking\n£ 420.00  30th November 2019\n£ 420.00  29th February 2020\n£ 420.00  30th April 2020\n\n  \n  \nA non-refundable deposit of £ 150 is included in the first installment.  \nCourse fees are non-refundable once the course has started\, unless the course is cancelled by the training providers.  \nInstalments are due before each module \n  \nIn accordance with training provider guidelines\, course fees are also non-refundable should training providers need to move teaching online\, or change dates or locations in accordance with Covid rules or circumstances (added June 2020) \nFor full terms and conditions see womenweavingchange.com \n  \nPlease book early. Places are limited  \nThe course will be facilitated by: Christa Mackinnon & Vanessa Tucker from Women Weaving Change \n  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/the-modern-medicine-woman-practitioner-course/
LOCATION:West Town Farm\, Ide\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX29TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Women Weaving Change
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SUMMARY:Soul Journeys for Women: Connecting to the Power of your Inner Wild Woman
DESCRIPTION:Soul Journeys for Women: Connecting to the Power of your Inner Wild Woman \nThe ‘authentic wild woman’ is a powerful aspect of women’s deeper self. She can appear in various forms\, such as the medicine woman\, the change-maker\, the heroine\, the free spirit\, the witch\, the earth wisdom keeper\, the fierce mother or the passionate creative. In archetypal myths we find her in figures such as Lilith\, Medusa\, Casandra or Kali. \nNo matter which form she takes within us\, all of us had to disconnect to an extent from her energy\, her wisdom and creativity and curtail her full power\, as she has been feared throughout patriarchal history and consequently belittled\, manipulated\, shamed\, suppressed or even openly persecuted. \nIn this workshop we will use deep shamanic journeying\, dance and ceremony to re-connect with\, awaken\, listen to and honour our ‘inner creative wild woman’\, which is vital if we want to stand in our feminine power\, express ourselves uniquely and walk our authentic path.
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/soul-journeys-for-women-connecting-to-the-power-of-your-wild-woman/
LOCATION:Box Village Hall\, Box\, Stroud\, GL6 9HE
CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops,Women Weaving Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190927T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190927T223000
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SUMMARY:Equinox Sacred Cacao Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a magical evening! Nourish your Heart and Soul.  A heart opening\, transformational ceremony with Cacao\, the Amazon plant medicine known as the ‘Food of the Gods’ and the ‘Food of Love’. \nWe will use pure Cacao\, a source of bliss chemicals and antioxidants\, whose essence creates a feeling of well-being and happiness\, helps and guides us to open our hearts\, connect it to earth and spirit and to experience the power of universal love. \n  \nThe structure of the ceremony\n \n\nWe will call and honour the spirit of cacao and ceremonially drink it.\nWe will use the Equinox energy to give thanks for our blessings.\nWe will journey to set our intent for the evening\, asking for it to be heard and manifested.\nThis will lead us into chakra dancing and drumming.\nThe ceremony will finish with an amazing gong bath\n\nYOU WILL LOVE IT! \n  \n(Raw Cacao\, the chocolate for the heart and soul\, is completely natural with no psychedelic or artificial ingredients.) \nThis is a great evening. We have limited places. Please book early as tickets usually sell out.
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/sacred-cacao-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:Plymouth Unitarian Church\, Notte Street\, Plymouth\, PL1 2HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190913T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190915T163000
DTSTAMP:20190724T072242Z
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SUMMARY:Earth\, Heart\, Soul and Spirit - Shamanic Dreaming Heart Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for this amazing retreat and gathering. \nConnect to the heartbeat of life\, the rhythm of creation and joy\, and let your heart dream. Tuning into and honouring the energies around the Equinox\, this year’s retreat offers you an enchanting space to celebrate life and being alive\, focusing on the shamanic medicine of the heart\, its visionary dreaming and its dream’s connection to your soul’s journey. \nWe will count our blessings\, letting go of the old and let our hearts envisage and embrace the new\, seeding our heart’s vision into our Being\, so that it can develop\, be nurtured and grow over the winter months\, manifesting in spring. \nThis year we will bring a new\, exciting ceremony to our retreat. We will facilitate an ancient ceremony with Cacao\, the ‘food of love and the Gods’\, which will include connecting with the loving spirit of Cacao\, ecstatic dance and a gong meditation. The ancient spirit of Cacao will open our hearts\, connect us to our soul and spirit and create a deep experience\, taking us to a place of peace and love. \nThe Inner Shaman\, can be discovered in the most obvious place possible-within your very own heart (Dr. Jose Stephens) \n  \nGaunts House\, in rural Dorset\, is an amazing residential place\, set within acres of beautiful countryside\, with stone circles\, fire places\, swimming pool and more. \nThe fees for the retreat include:  Accommodation\,  three meals per day\, starting with dinner on Friday evening\, and fruit\, biscuits\, tea\, coffee available for you all day. to secure a place a non-refundable deposit of £ 50 is required and included in the booking. \n  \n \n  \nProgram: \n  \nFriday \n\n6.30pm dinner\n8.30 Opening circle & Medicine Drumming\n10.00 Gong Bath for clearing and letting go\n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSaturday \n\n8am – 9.30am Breakfast\n9.30am Drumming and movement: letting go of the old\n10.15 Opening the heart – bowl vibrations and sound\nBreak\n11.30am Shamanic journey: awaken the joyful dreaming heart\n12.15pm  Sufi meditation: tuning into your heart\n13.00pm  Lunch\n2.30pm Connect to your heart and soul’s journey\n3pm Envisage the future: heart & nature dreaming: quest for your vision\n4pm Break\n4.30pm Creative expression of your vision: a simple vision board\n5.15pm Preparation for Cacao and Fire Ceremony\n6.30 Dinner\n8.30 to late: Cacao Ceremony and Fire Ceremony\n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSunday \n\n8am – 9.30am Breakfast\n10am Sharing and shamanic medicine drumming circle\n11am Gong and sound medicine to integrate your vision\n11.45am Break\n12.15pm Shamanic journey to the dreamlodge\n1pm – 2.30pm Lunch\n2.30pm – 3.30pm Shamanic medicine drumming and dance\n3.30pm – 4.30pm Sharing and closing circle\n\n  \n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/earth-heart-soul-and-spirit-shamanic-dreaming-retreat/
LOCATION:Gaunts House\, Wimborne\, Dorset\, BH21 4JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190818T170000
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SUMMARY:Breaking Convention Conference 2019 - Workshop and Talk
DESCRIPTION:I will be speaking about ’embodying the feminine via trance dance’ at Breaking Convention 2019\, and run a workshop for women. Check out the programme and come to my workshop and talk\, or just say ‘hi’ if you are there. If you are into ‘cutting edge’ research about psychedelics\, listening to some top speakers and having a good time\, this conference is for you. For tickets: https://www.breakingconvention.co.uk/
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/breaking-convention-2019-workshop-and-talk/
LOCATION:London\, Stephens House and Gardens\, 17 East End Road\, London\, N3 3QE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks,Women Weaving Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190705T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190707T170000
DTSTAMP:20210203T155742Z
CREATED:20180724T164137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T155742Z
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SUMMARY:Soul Retrieval - Training Course for Therapeutic Professionals
DESCRIPTION:If you are a therapeutic professional this course it not to be missed! \nThis three-day non-residential experiential training course\, designed for therapeutic professionals\, will teach you the ancient tool of soul retrieval\, adjusted to contemporary practice\, and will link the shamanic retrieval practice with integrative Psychosynthesis work that places soul at the heart of its techniques and practice. \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\nShamanic journeying as a therapeutic tool\nShamanic journeying for Soul Retrieval\nGrounding and Integrating of the retrieved soul parts: shamanic and psychosynthesis concepts\n\nThe ancient shamanic concept of ‘Soul Loss’\, like the contemporary psychological concept of ‘dissociation\, recognises the human ability to split off parts of the psyche\, mainly in response to adverse circumstances and/or trauma. Soul Loss is seen as a common experience that fragments us and diminishes our physical\, mental\, emotional and spiritual potential\, severing the connection to our deepest and authentic self in the process. \nAlthough everyone experiences Soul Loss\, it can manifest in different ways\, but it always results in split-off parts of the psyche\, unavailable to the individual\, and therefore in a curtailment of vital energetic life powers. \nIn the psychotherapeutic field we aim to help the individual retrieve and integrate those parts so that the individual can heal and lead a more creative authentic life\, which is both meaningful and purposeful. \nIn traditional cultures\, it is also believed that the retrieval and integration of lost soul parts is essential. Unlike contemporary approaches\, shamans have always assumed that certain parts are difficult to access by the individual. They have therefore ‘journeyed’ into the unconscious and parallel realms\, using deep trance states\, to retrieve lost soul parts\, acquiring a vast knowledge about those realms and the teachers and helpers available. \n  \nThe course fees include a non-refundable deposit of £ 50.00 and an administration fee of £ 5.00. Refunds are only made up to 6 weeks before the course commences and are non-refundable once the course has started. \nParticipants will receive an email with joining instructions and further information in June 2019. \n  \n  \n\nFacilitators / Trainers:\nChrista Mackinnon is a psychologist\, therapist\, trainer\, group facilitator\, shamanic teacher and author. She combines the ancient shamanic with the contemporary therapeutic. Christa is the author of: ‘Shamanism and Spirituality in Therapeutic Pracitice’ (Jessica Kingsley 2012) & Shamanism: Awaken and Develop the Shamanic Force Within (Hay House 2016). http://www.christamackinnon.com \n\nSue Fox is a supervisor\, group facilitator\, Psychosynthesis psychotherapist and training therapist with over 25 years experience. She was also a Senior Faculty staff member at the Institute of Psychosynthesis for 20 years where she was a supervisor and trainer and is now on the Board of Psychosynthesis. http://www.sue-fox.com
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/soul-retrieval-training-course-for-therapeutic-professionals/
LOCATION:Terapia Centre\, 17a East End Road\, Finchley\, London\, N3 3QE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Shamanism for Contemporary Therapists
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190531T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190531T223000
DTSTAMP:20190527T183317Z
CREATED:20190304T113137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190527T183317Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Cacao Ceremony - Plymouth
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a heart opening\, transformational ceremony with Cacao\, the Amazon plant medicine known as the ‘Food of the Gods’ and the ‘Food of Love’. \nWe will drink pure Cacao\, a source of bliss chemicals and antioxidants\, whose essence creates a feeling of well-being and happiness\, helps and guides us to open our hearts\, connect it to earth and spirit and to experience the transformative power of universal love. \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 heart-opening chakra dance and drumming.\nThe Ceremony will finish with a gong bath\n\n  \nRaw Cacao\, the chocolate for the heart and soul\, is completely natural with no psychedelic or artificial ingredients. \nPlease book early as we have limited places. There will be no tickets on the door.
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/sacred-cacao-ceremony/
LOCATION:Plymouth Unitarian Church\, Notte Street\, Plymouth\, PH1 2HG
CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190429
DTSTAMP:20260319T124410Z
CREATED:20181222T174441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T124410Z
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SUMMARY:Shamanic Soul Journeys: Balance and Increase your Energy and Personal Power
DESCRIPTION:This new one-day workshop in the series ‘deep shamanic soul journeys’ is about increasing your personal energetic power. It is for everybody who is on a journey to reach their highest potential. \nOur ability to create on an energetic and material level depends greatly on the balance and strength of our energy systems. These systems\, recognised in eastern spirituality as chakras and in indigenous cultures as energy centres\, need to be charged\, balanced and work with each other in harmony for you to achieve your highest potential. \nIn this workshop you will work with your personal energies and the manifestation of them in your life. We will use shamanic journeying with drums and gongs to explore\, charge and balance your energy and your chakras\, working from the base up to the crown. We will also use the sound and vibrations of Tibetan bowls for sonic massage and movement to re-charge and re-balance and learn how to use intentions\, visualisations to influence our energy levels and how to draw upon spiritual upon and integrate spiritual powers available to us\, such as earth forces\, ancestral energies and spirit guides. \n  \nPlease note that our ‘Deep shamanic soul Journey’ workshops usually fill quickly. Book early. \n  \nThe workshop will be facilitated by: myself together with Sally Free – holistic practitioner\,  sound healer and gong player extraordinaire. http://soundsforthesoul.co.uk
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/shamanic-soul-journeys-balance-and-increase-your-energy-and-personal-power/
LOCATION:Lupton House\, Brixham Road\, Churston Ferres\, Devon\, TQ50LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190428
DTSTAMP:20190426T104054Z
CREATED:20181222T194229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190426T104054Z
UID:993-1556323200-1556409599@christamackinnon.com
SUMMARY:Medicine Wheel Journeys of Spirit Connection and Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:This new one-day workshop in the series ‘shamanic soul journeys’ will connect you with the universal spirit essences of the four directions in nature as well as within you. \nThe Medicine Wheel has been used since ancient times to connect with spirit and to explore and empower deeper layers of the Self. Each of us\, just as the universe itself\, embodies the four directions of the Wheel. They represent different spiritual\, emotional and physical aspects of ourselves\, which need to be strengthened and integrated if we want to step into our full power. \nDuring this workshop we will connect and work with the universal spirit essences of the four directions – the east\, west\, south and north – outside and within. We will use shamanic journeying with drums and gongs\, medicine wheel teachings and ceremony\, movement and meditation to access the four directions within the cycles of life\, exploring\, understanding\, strengthening and empowering them within ourselves. \n  \nThe workshop wil lbe facilitated by myself and Sally Free from sounds for the Soul \n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/medicine-wheel-journeys-of-spirit-connection-and-empowerment/
LOCATION:Lupton House\, Brixham Road\, Churston Ferres\, Devon\, TQ50LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190414T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190414T153000
DTSTAMP:20190325T112202Z
CREATED:20190325T111756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190325T112202Z
UID:1215-1555250400-1555255800@christamackinnon.com
SUMMARY:Sacred Earth Ceremonies for Change - In support of Extinction Rebellion
DESCRIPTION:I am part of a group that facilitates ‘Earth Ceremonies’ in support of the movement Extinction Rebellion. \nOur next ceremony will be a ‘Sacred Water Ceremony’ in Exeter in support of  XR action week\, 14th April 2019\, 2pm – 3.30pm. \nWe invite you to join us in a ceremony to honour the spirit of water\, who has been calling us to remember that water is life. We will gather to make offerings to the river to help to transform our sadness and grief for the destruction of the environment into sacred action in support of Extinction Rebellion. \nThe ceremony is free. Just come along. Bring a flower and your drum if you own one (we will have some drums for you). There will be time afterwards for chats\, a coffee and talking about involvement in XR. \nYou can find all the information on Facebook \n  \n \n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/sacred-earth-ceremonies-for-change-in-support-of-extinction-rebellion/
LOCATION:Waer Canal\, Wear Canal\, Green at Crickepit Bridge\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX24AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190324
DTSTAMP:20190318T090649Z
CREATED:20180717T134404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T090649Z
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SUMMARY:Soul Journeys for Women: Connecting to the Power of the Wild Woman
DESCRIPTION:Soul Journeys for Women: Connecting to the Power of the Wild Woman \nThe ‘authentic wild woman’ is a powerful aspect of women’s deeper self. She can appear in various forms\, such as the medicine woman\, the fierce changemaker\, the heroine\, the free spirit\, the witch\, the earth wisdom keeper\, the fierce mother or the passionate creative. In archetypal myths we find her in figures such as Lilith\, Medusa\, Casandra or Kali. \nNo matter which form she takes within us\, all of us had to disconnect from her energy\, her wisdom and creativity to an extent\, and curtail her full power\, as she has been feared throughout patriarchal history and consequently belittled\, manipulated\, shamed\, suppressed or even openly persecuted. \nIn this workshop we will use deep shamanic journeying\, sound vibrations\, dance and ceremony to re-connect with\, awaken\, listen to and honour our ‘inner creative wild woman’\, which is vital if we want to stand in our feminine power\, express ourselves uniquely and walk our authentic path. \n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/workshop-deep-souyl-journeys-for-women/
LOCATION:South Brent Village Hall\, Station Approach\, South Breant\, Devon\, TQ10 9AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops,Women Weaving Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190308T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190308T210000
DTSTAMP:20190305T094905Z
CREATED:20190302T105700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T094905Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Woman Medicine Circle - Journeying - Drumming - Dancing
DESCRIPTION:International Women’s Day 2019 \nCome and join us at the Wild Woman Medicine Circle – journeying\, drumming and dancing – which I will facilitate on International Women’s Day\, 8th March\, 2019\, in Totnes as part of the WOMAN 4 YOU events. \nWe have kept the ticket prices very low so that all women who want to join us can join. \nIf you would like to come along\, please get a ticket as we have limited space.
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/wild-women-circle-journeying-drumming-dancing/
LOCATION:Angel Studios\, South Street\, Totnes\, TQ95DZ
CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops,Women Weaving Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190225T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190225T203000
DTSTAMP:20181220T140411Z
CREATED:20181220T140411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T140411Z
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SUMMARY:Talk at Conscious Café\, London\, 25th February 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Altered States of Consciousness \nThis talk will be exploring altered states of consciousness and show why expanding our consciousness through accessing altered states is key to evolution; why artists create\, musicians and writers create their best work in altered states; why spiritual masters receive their teachings within them and why even scientists utilise these powers. We will explore how they occur naturally; how we can create them intentionally; how we can tap into our vast potential \nFor more information and booking: \nThe Power of Altered States of Consciousness – February 25th 2019
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/talk-at-conscious-cafe-london-25th-february-2019/
LOCATION:Steiner House\, 35 Park Rd\, London\, NW1 6XT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190208T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190210T170000
DTSTAMP:20210203T160124Z
CREATED:20180910T143729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T160124Z
UID:786-1549620000-1549818000@christamackinnon.com
SUMMARY:The Connected and Empowered Self: Shamanic Journeying & Soul Retrieval
DESCRIPTION:The course is certificated for therapeutic professionals\, complementary practitioners and coaches\, but can also be attended by others with some experience in either working with people or in shamanism. \nCourse content:\n\nShamanic Journeying – a tool for exploring the psyche\, expanding consciousness\, healing and integration.\n\nFrom Fragmentation to Wholeness: The shamanic concept of Soul Loss and Soul Retrieval.\n\nShamanic worlds: lower- upper and middle worlds.\nShamanic helpers for Soul Retrieval: power animals & spirit guides.\nJourneying for others.\nJourneying for Soul Retrieval.\nGrounding and Integrating of the retrieved parts\n\nCourse fees: £ 195.00 \nThe course fees include a non-refundable deposit of £ 50.00 \nFees are only refundable up to 6 weeks before the course commences\, unless the course is cancelled by the training provider.
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/the-connected-and-empowered-self-shamanic-journeying-soul-retrieval/
LOCATION:Dartington Hall Trust\, Studio 32\, Totnes\, Devon\, TQ9 6EL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181111T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181111T173000
DTSTAMP:20180903T162908Z
CREATED:20180903T104528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180903T162908Z
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SUMMARY:Pioneering Possibilities: Women Leading Change in the World
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this day of stimulating talks and discussion: \nSpeakers and Topics:\nGrace Chatting\nLeader of Western Women Mean Business\, Psychotherapist\, Life Business and Executive Coach\,\n“In Times of Unprecedented Change\, Play a Bigger Game” \nDr Lorna Dallas\nChartered Scientist\, Engineer\, Chair of Women in STEM\n“Why STEM should embrace its ‘FEM‘” \nDr Rani Bora\nHolistic Psychiatrist\, Coach\, Author\n“Realising Innate Wellbeing for Women” \nChrista Mackinnon\nPsychologist\, Consciousness expert\, Author\n“Towards a Feminine Consciousness” \nIsabel Losada\nInternational Best Selling Author\, TV Producer and Campaigner\n“How to Be Who You are: Women and Self Expression” \nWe can promise that you will leave this conference feeling more informed\, aware\, motivated\, empowered and with a sense of direction\, ready to contribute to and lead the change the world needs.
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/pioneering-possibilities-women-leading-change-in-the-world/
LOCATION:Duke Of Cornwall Hotel\, Millbay Road\, Plymouth\, Devon\, PL1 3LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Women Weaving Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180912T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180912T210000
DTSTAMP:20180910T114430Z
CREATED:20180724T115941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T114430Z
UID:657-1536778800-1536786000@christamackinnon.com
SUMMARY:Women Weaving Change - Walking the Path of the Empowered Feminine
DESCRIPTION:These circles provide a space of wisdom and support for women to generate change in their lives and work. They are for female leaders\, creators and medicine women who want to explore and develop feminine consciousness. and for women who want to create inspiring projects or businesses while being embedded in an empowered and influential community of women.Each evening will consist of a brief talk\, circle discussions and a small ceremony designed for women. \nDates and topics:  \n\n12th September 2018: What is the feminine\n26th September 2018: Empowering the feminine within: taking our power\n10th October 2018: Feminine values and ways \n24th October 2018: The female way of creating \n7th November 2018: Birthing and nurturing projects / businesses\n21st November 2018: Embedded in the web: collaborating & co-creating with other women \n\nThe circles will be facilitated by:  \n\nVanessa Tucker: Teacher\, Healer\, Artist\, Entrepreneur & Author. Vanessa is the founder of ‘Walk your Talk Retreats’\, author of “The Art of You” and facilitates courses and workshops for women. http://www.walkyourtalkretreats.co.uk\n \n\nChrista Mackinnon: Psychologist\, Therapist\, Speaker & Shamanic Teacher. Christa is a modern Medicine Woman\, the author of three books\, one of them published by Hay House\, and the founder of ‘Souljourneys’ and ‘Bridging the Worlds’\, where she facilitates training courses & workshops http://www.christamackinnon.com
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/women-weaving-change-walking-the-path-of-the-empowered-feminine-2018-09-12/2018-09-12/2/
LOCATION:The Swarthmore Centre\, Mutley Plain\, Plymouth\, Devon\, PL4 8LF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Women Weaving Change
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