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SUMMARY:Modern Medicine Woman Practitioner Training
DESCRIPTION:You are the Medicine – Become a Modern Medicine Woman Practitioner \nThis substantial\, 100 hours\, certificated and accredited practitioner training course invites you to become a Modern Medicine Woman\, step into your authentic power\, learn shamanic\, energy- and embodied Medicine tools and approaches and share your unique medicine with the world \nIn indigenous teachings\, Medicine means the presence and power embodied in or demonstrated by a person. It is thought that the Great Spirit gives each person a medicine\, a unique spiritual gift or talent\, which they need to discover and enhance through learning the skills needed to practice it. Traditionally the medicine men and women are seen as Spiritual Healers and Spiritual Leaders\, bringing their medicine to the world. \nThe Modern Medicine Woman is based on the powerful archetypal energies of the ancient medicine woman in her many aspects\, such as the he Wild Woman\, the Shamanka\, the Witch\, the Herbalist\, the Healer\, The Seer and Oracle\, the Priestess\, the Activist\, the Creatrix\, to name just a few\, but she adjusts her Being and practices to our times\, to what is needed now \n  \n \n\n  \nModules & Curriculum\n  \nDuring the six modules of your foundation training you will learn\, develop\, understand and practice fundamental skills\, gifts and tools of the Medicine Woman and be able to apply them professionally as a practitioner as well as to your own development and personal life. \nThis isn’t simply a course — it’s a homecoming.A remembering of who you are\, why you’re here\, and the medicine you came to share. \n  \nThe modern medicine woman practitioner qualification will enable you to                                                                                      \n\nAnswer your calling\, understand your purpose and develop your unique style\nApply the many skills you will learn during the course (have a look at the modules)\nBegin to practice as a modern medicine woman\nIntegrate the Medicine Woman skills into your already existing practice\nWork in a way that is aligned with the feminine and your specific medicine power\nBecome part of a female support network\, circle and tribe and access our resources\n\n  \n  \n\nMODULE 1: Connect with your Inner Medicine Woman  – 3rd April 2026 – interactive zoom day \nThe Ancient Medicine Woman has many aspects: the Wild Woman\, the Shamanka\, the Witch\, the Herbalist\, the Healer\, the Priestess\, the Activist\, the Creatrix\, to name just a few. Connecting to\, trusting in and working with the specific aspect that resides deep within you will unleash your primal power\, show you your unique path\, and how to walk it. \n\nTeaching about Medicine and the Medicine Woman\nConnecting with your inner archetypal Medicine Woman & discover her medicine\nConnect with your ancestral medicine power\nBirth and embody your medicine energy\n\n  \n  \n \nMODULE 2: The Basic Toolbox of a Modern Medicine Woman – 22nd & 23rd May 2027  – interactive zoom weekend  \nModule 2 introduces you to fundamental medicine woman’s skills\, providing you with a starter kit and a set of basic tools so that you can move on to the intensive\, residential practitioner module \n  \nShamanic tools for the Modern Medicine Woman \n\nHow to create an altar and work with it\nHow to work with spirit – spirit calls & having spirit present\nHow to create beneficial space and using the power of intent for your work\nEstablishing spirit helpers: power animals & female guides\nShamanic Journeying as a tooL\n\nEnergy tools for the Modern Medicine Woman \n\nUnderstanding and working with energy systems\nHow to organise your energy body\nHow to attune to a crystal\nUnleashing the energies of Her-story\n\n  \n  \n \nMODULE 3: Extended Toolbox of the Modern Medicine Woman – 3rd July 2027 – Interactive zoom day  \nModule 3 builds on module 2\, extending your basic tool box so that you can move to the intensive\, residential practitioner module. \nShamanic tools and Energy work \n\nUnderstanding ceremonial work\nHow to structure a ceremony\nHow to regulate the nervous system through the vagus nerve.\nHow to create and use a Crystal Healing Circuit\n\n  \n  \n \nModule 4: Stepping into your Medicine Woman Power – Practitioner Training  \nIn-person Training: 27th July – 1st August 2027 at the Roundhouse\, Glastonbury   \nModule 4 consists of a six-day intensive practitioner training. It will take place at the beautiful Roundhouse\, Avalon\, Glastonbury – the perfect place for you to learn\, embody and hone your medicine skills and develop into a Modern Medicine Woman practitioner. \nDuring this week you will learn how to work in a feminine way that is in alignment with and attuned to your own innate archetypal medicine powers. The residential practitioner training will set you on the path to becoming an authentic Medicine Woman in your own right\, whilst teaching you transferable skills to use in your work and life. It also offers safe space for profound personal growth on your heroic journey to self-actualisation. \nThe in-person training week is divided into the following sub-modules \nThe intense\, in-person training is divided into the following sub-modules \nAttunement \n\nBecome activated and attuned to the Great Mother\nLearn how to activate others\nBecome activated and attuned to the Shamanic Medicine Aspects of:\nEnergy Healer\, The Earth Woman\, The Seer/Visionary\, The Creatrix\, The Ceremonialist\, The Sacred Feminine Activist\n\n  \nCeremony and Ritual \nYou will be taught how to create and facilitate ceremony\, including \n\nseasonal ceremonies\nfire ceremony\ncacao ceremony\nancestral ceremony\nceremonies for women.\n\n  \nWorking with Energies \nYou will learn basic energy healing techniques\, including \n\nHow to use diagnostic energy medicine tools\nHow to reset and re-balance the nervous system\nHow to use the drum for vibrational healing\nHow to facilitate a healing session\n\n  \nEarth and Nature Medicine \n\nExplore the connection between woman\, body and earth\nLearn how to connect with the feminine life force\nLearn how to converse with nature\nLearn how to connect with nature spirits\nLearn how to use basic ecotherapy techniques to heal yourself and others\n\n  \nSeeing and Creating \nThis sub-module will teach you basic tools of the Seer and the Creatrix \n\nDevelop your intuition and psychic abilities\nLearn how to see with the inner and outer eyes\nLearn how to bring forth your creative power\n\n  \nEmbodying & Integrating \nThroughout the week we will use a variety of tools and means of integration and embodiment: \n\nDrums & Rhythm\nVoice\nDance\nEmbodiment exercises\n\n  \n  \n \nMODULE 5: Being a practicing Medicine Woman  – Interactive zoom evening\, 11th August 2027\, 6pm – 8.30pm (UK time)  \nDuring this evening we will teach you the necessary skills to practice with a client or group such as taking a case history\, creating a treatment plan and watching out for contra-indications. It will also provide you with guidance for the two case studies which you need to complete before receiving your practitioner certificate. \nThe interactive zoom evening also gives us the opportunity to tie up loose ends\, ask questions\, deepen your understanding of practices which are new to you and form a mutual support circle. \n\nCase history template and how to use it\nHow to create a treatment plan\nContra-indications\nCase study template and how to use it\nTime for questions and / or further explanations and practices\n\n  \n  \n \nModule 6: Your Medicine Woman Path – interactive Zoom evening\, 29th September 2027\, 6pm – 8.30pm (UK time)\nThis module is about you as a Medicine Woman of the Future\, creating your medicine path.  It aims to assist you with gaining clarity and focus about  the direction of your medicine and some feedback on your case studies. \n\nDevelop your Medicine Woman Self\nEnvisage your future: journey\nTime for questions\nFeed back about your assignment\nForming sister support circles\n\n\nCourse Fees: Modern Medicine Women Practitioner Training     \nThe fees for the course include \n\nAccredited Modern Medicine Women Practitioner qualification\n4 days and two interactive zoom evening teachings\n6 days intensive training in Glastonbury\n103 hours of teaching / CPD\nComprehensive teaching material and zoom recordings\n\n  \nInvestment in Your Medicine\nThe total fees for the Modern Medicine Women Practitioner Training include:\nTeaching Fees (including all Zoom + retreat teaching\, materials\, recordings\, and qualification): \n\nEarly Bird: £1580 (until 30th November 2026)\n\nPay in full or two instalments: £790 at booking + £790 by 6th February 2027\n\n\nFull Fees: £1780 (from 1st December 2026)\n\nPay in full or two instalments: £890 at booking + £890 by 6th February 2027\n\n\n\nOr: secure your place now with a non-refundable deposit of £390\, with the remaining balance due ten weeks before the course start date. \nFood & Accommodation are not included in this course.  \nSpaces are limited. Early Bird places fill quickly. Secure your place with a deposit today and begin your journey as a Modern Medicine Woman. The world needs your Medicine. \n  \n  \nIf you would like to see images of previous Medicine woman courses click into Modern Medicine Woman training gallery  \n \n  \nThe course is certificated and accredited by The International Practitioners of holistic Medicine  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCovid requirements and refund policy: \n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/modern-medicine-woman-practitioner-training/
CATEGORIES:Women Weaving Change
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SUMMARY:Travelling Home: Soul Retrieval Practitioner Training Course (Live in Glastonbury)
DESCRIPTION:This course is now fully booked\nTravelling Home: Soul Retrieval Practitioner 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: £ 255.00 (until 30th June 2026) \nEarly Bird Exchange: £ 295.00 (until 15th October 2026)   \nRegular course fees:  £ 335.00 \nThe course fees include the course manual and an accredited certificate. \nA non-refundable deposit of £ 80.00 is included in the fees\, unless the course is cancelled. The remaining fees will only be refunded up to one month before the course commences. \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 7th November 2026\, 10am – 5.30pm \nSunday 8th November 2026\, 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-practitioner-training-course-live-in-glastonbury/
CATEGORIES:Shamanic Workshops,Shamanism for Contemporary Therapists
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SUMMARY:Free - Deep Listening Circle
DESCRIPTION:Sacred Earth Activism\, of which I am the co-founder\, offers regular Deep Listening Circles\, based on the format of the talking stick ceremony. The circles are free of charge\, inviting everybody in a safe and confidential space to express what needs expressing. \nClick here for detailed information and registration for our next ‘ Deep Listening Circle: The importance of being heard and understood by others’ \n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/free-deep-listening-circle-4/
CATEGORIES:Sacred Earth Activism
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SUMMARY:Free event: Nature's Rights Online Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Take action for Nature.  \nJoin us on the eve of the Nature’s Rights Bill’s second reading as we gather in ceremony and solidarity with Nature and the Bill’s success. \nOn 3rd July\, the Nature’s Rights Bill will receive its second reading in the UK Parliament. \nSacred Earth Activism has supported the journey of this Bill from its earliest stages\, holding ceremony\, prayer\, and space for the wider movement seeking to recognise and protect the rights of the natural world. \nFor more information and to register\, please click into Eventbrite 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/free-event-natures-rights-online-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Sacred Earth Activism
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SUMMARY:Free - Deep Listening Circle
DESCRIPTION:Sacred Earth Activism\, of which I am the co-founder\, offers\, together with Shamanic Voyages\, regular Deep Listening Circles. The circles are free of charge\, inviting everybody in a safe and confidential space to express what needs expressing. \nClick here for detailed information and registration \nDeep Listening Circle: The myth of individualism: Becoming aware of our connection to all things  \n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/free-deep-listening-circle-3/
CATEGORIES:Sacred Earth Activism
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SUMMARY:Modern Medicine Woman Practitioner Training Course
DESCRIPTION:THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED\nYOU ARE THE MEDICINE\nAre you called to step into the powerful role of a modern Medicine Woman?\nThis substantial\, 100 hours\, certificated and accredited practitioner training course invites you to become a Modern Medicine Woman\, step into your authentic power\, learn shamanic\, energy- and embodied Medicine tools and approaches and share your unique medicine with the world \nIn indigenous teachings\, Medicine means the presence and power embodied in or demonstrated by a person. It is thought that the Great Spirit gives each person a medicine\, a unique spiritual gift or talent\, which they need to discover and enhance through learning the skills needed to practice it. Traditionally the medicine men and women are seen as Spiritual Healers and Spiritual Leaders\, bringing their medicine to the world. \nThe Modern Medicine Woman is based on the powerful archetypal energies of the ancient medicine woman in her many aspects\, such as the he Wild Woman\, the Shamanka\, the Witch\, the Herbalist\, the Healer\, The Seer and Oracle\, the Priestess\, the Activist\, the Creatrix\, to name just a few\, but she adjusts her Being and practices to our times\, to what is needed now \n  \n \n\n  \nModules & Curriculum\n  \nDuring the six modules of your foundation training you will learn\, develop\, understand and practice fundamental skills\, gifts and tools of the Medicine Woman and be able to apply them professionally as a practitioner as well as to your own development and personal life. \nThe modern medicine woman practitioner qualification will enable you to                                                                                      \n\nAnswer your calling\, understand your purpose and develop your unique style\nApply the many skills you will learn during the course (have a look at the modules)\nBegin to practice as a modern medicine woman\nIntegrate the Medicine Woman skills into your already existing practice\nWork in a way that is aligned with the feminine and your specific medicine power\nBecome part of a female support network\, circle and tribe and access our resources\n\n  \n  \n\nMODULE 1: Connect with your Inner Medicine Woman  – 21st March 2026 – interactive zoom day \nThe Ancient Medicine Woman has many aspects: the Wild Woman\, the Shamanka\, the Witch\, the Herbalist\, the Healer\, the Priestess\, the Activist\, the Creatrix\, to name just a few. Connecting to\, trusting in and working with the specific aspect that resides deep within you will unleash your primal power\, show you your unique path\, and how to walk it. \n\nTeaching about Medicine and the Medicine Woman\nConnecting with your inner archetypal Medicine Woman & discover her medicine\nConnect with your ancestral medicine power\nBirth and embody your medicine energy\n\n  \n  \n \nMODULE 2: The Basic Toolbox of a Modern Medicine Woman – 18th & 19th April 2026 – interactive zoom weekend  \nModule 2 introduces you to fundamental medicine woman’s skills\, providing you with a starter kit and a set of basic tools so that you can move on to the intensive\, residential practitioner module \n  \nShamanic tools for the Modern Medicine Woman \n\nHow to create an altar and work with it\nHow to work with spirit – spirit calls & having spirit present\nHow to create beneficial space and using the power of intent for your work\nEstablishing spirit helpers: power animals & female guides\nShamanic Journeying as a tooL\n\nEnergy tools for the Modern Medicine Woman \n\nUnderstanding and working with energy systems\nHow to organise your energy body\nHow to attune to a crystal\nUnleashing the energies of Her-story\n\n  \n  \n \nMODULE 3: Extended Toolbox of the Modern Medicine Woman – 30th May 2026 – Interactive zoom day  \nModule 3 builds on module 2\, extending your basic tool box so that you can move to the intensive\, residential practitioner module. \nShamanic tools and Energy work \n\nUnderstanding ceremonial work\nHow to structure a ceremony\nHow to regulate the nervous system through the vagus nerve.\nHow to create and use a Crystal Healing Circuit\n\n  \n  \n \nStepping into your Medicine Woman Power – Practitioner Training  \nResidential Training Retreat: 12th – 17th June 2026  at the Earth Spirit Center\, Glastonbury   \nModule 4 consists of a six-day intensive residential practitioner training retreat. It will take place at the beautiful Earth Spirit Center near Glastonbury – the perfect place for you to learn\, embody and hone your medicine skills and develop into a Modern Medicine Woman practitioner. \nDuring this week you will learn how to work in a feminine way that is in alignment with and attuned to your own innate archetypal medicine powers. The residential practitioner training will set you on the path to becoming an authentic Medicine Woman in your own right\, whilst teaching you transferable skills to use in your work and life. It also offers safe space for profound personal growth on your heroic journey to self-actualisation. \nThe residential is divided into the following sub-modules \nAttunement \n\nBecome activated and attuned to the Great Mother\nLearn how to activate others\nBecome activated and attuned to the Shamanic Medicine Aspects of:\nEnergy Healer\, The Earth Woman\, The Seer/Visionary\, The Creatrix\, The Ceremonialist\, The Sacred Feminine Activist\n\n\nCeremony and Ritual \nYou will be taught how to create and facilitate ceremony\, including \n\nseasonal ceremonies\nfire ceremony\ncacao ceremony\nancestral ceremony\nceremonies for women.\n\n  \nWorking with Energies \nYou will learn basic energy healing techniques\, including \n\nHow to use diagnostic energy medicine tools\nHow to reset and re-balance the nervous system\nHow to use the drum for vibrational healing\nHow to facilitate a healing session\n\n  \nEarth and Nature Medicine \n\nExplore the connection between woman\, body and earth\nLearn how to connect with the feminine life force\nLearn how to converse with nature\nLearn how to connect with nature spirits\nLearn how to use basic ecotherapy techniques to heal yourself and others\n\n  \nSeeing and Creating \nThis sub-module will teach you basic tools of the Seer and the Creatrix \n\nDevelop your intuition and psychic abilities\nLearn how to see with the inner and outer eyes\nLearn how to bring forth your creative power\n\n  \nEmbodying & Integrating \nThroughout the week we will use a variety of tools and means of integration and embodiment: \n\nDrums & Rhythm\nVoice\nDance\nEmbodiment exercises\n\n \n\nMODULE 5: Being a practicing Medicine Woman  – Interactive zoom evening\, 1st July 2026\, 6pm – 8.30pm (UK time) \nDuring this evening we will teach you the necessary skills to practice with a client or group such as taking a case history\, creating a treatment plan and watching out for contra-indications. It will also provide you with guidance for the two case studies which you need to complete before receiving your practitioner certificate. \nThe interactive zoom evening also gives us the opportunity to tie up loose ends\, ask questions\, deepen your understanding of practices which are new to you and form a mutual support circle. \n\nCase history template and how to use it\nHow to create a treatment plan\nContra-indications\nCase study template and how to use it\nTime for questions and / or further explanations and practices\n\n  \n \nModule 6: Your Medicine Woman Path – interactive Zoom evening\, 12th August 2026\, 6pm – 8.30pm\nThis module is about you as a Medicine Woman of the Future\, creating your medicine path.  It aims to assist you with gaining clarity and focus about  the direction of your medicine and some feedback on your case studies. \n\nDevelop your Medicine Woman Self\nEnvisage your future: journey\nTime for questions\nFeed back about your assignment\nForming sister support circles\n\n\nCourse Fees: Modern Medicine Women Practitioner Training     \n\nThe fees for the course include \n\nAccredited Modern Medicine Women Practitioner qualification\n4 days and two interactive zoom evening teachings\n6 days and 5 nights intensive training retreat at the Earth Spirit Center\, Glastonbury (includes all meals and shared accommodation)\n103 hours of teaching / CPD\nComprehensive teaching material and zoom recordings\n\n  \nCourse Teaching Fees: \n(includes all zoom and residential teaching\, teaching material\, recordings of all zoom teachings & qualification certificate) \nVery Early Bird (until 31st October 2025) £ 740.00  \nEarly Bird (until 31st December 2025) £ 780.00   \nFull Fees: £ 860.00 (from 1st January 2026 onwards) \n  \nTeaching Fees / Exchange payments and instalments: \nVery Early bird fees of £ 740.00 need to be paid in full at booking. \n  \nEarly bird fees of £ 780.00 need to be paid in full or: \n£ 390.00 at booking  \n£ 390.00 due 15th February 2026  \n  \nFull fees of £ 860.00 need to be paid in full or:  \n£ 430.00 at booking \n£ 430.00 due 15th March 2026  \n  \n  \nResidential retreat venue fees:  \nResidential fees: £ 820.00 (includes 5 nights shared accommodation and all meals – single rooms are available on a first come first serve basis single supplement £ 35.00 per night)  \nReduced Residential Fees: £ 610.00 (accommodation in your own van or tent – includes all meals) \n  \n  \nResidential deposit: A deposit of £ 250.00 is required by the 15th May 2026. The remaining residential fees are due on the 1st June 2026. \n  \nIf you would like to see images of previous Medicine woman courses click into Modern Medicine Woman training gallery  \n \nThe course is certificated and accredited by  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCovid requirements and refund policy: \nAs a training provider we have to comply with Covid laws and requirements. \n\nWe will refund the fees you have paid in case we need to cancel the course.\nIf Covid laws change and we need to adapt with various measures – such as teaching a module online or changing dates or location – we cannot refund your fees as these requirements are not under our control.\nPlease read our ‘terms and conditions’ for cancellation policy\n\n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/modern-medicine-woman-practitioner-training-course-5/
LOCATION:Zoom & EarthSpirit Center
CATEGORIES:Women Weaving Change
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SUMMARY:Deep Listening Circle: Where do we go from here - visioning the future
DESCRIPTION:Sacred Earth Activism\, of which I am the co-founder\, offers regular Deep Listening Circles.  The circles run on donations (from £ 1.00)\, inviting everybody in a safe and confidential space to express what needs expressing. \nClick below for detailed information and registration \nDeep Listening Circle: ‘Where do we go from here – visioning the future’ \n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/deep-listening-circle-where-do-we-go-from-here-visioning-the-future/
CATEGORIES:Sacred Earth Activism
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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
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T170000
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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
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SUMMARY:Free - Deep Listening Circle
DESCRIPTION:Sacred Earth Activism\, of which I am the co-founder\, offers regular Deep Listening Circles.  The circles are free of charge\, inviting everybody in a safe and confidential space to express what needs expressing. \nClick here for detailed information and registration \nDeep Listening Circle: Finding our voices in times of manipulation and oppression \n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/free-deep-listening-circle-2/
CATEGORIES:Sacred Earth Activism
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T210000
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SUMMARY:We of the Moon: Bringing our Medicine for Peace (free event)
DESCRIPTION:A sacred online call for all women to gather\, exploring ceremonial ways to offer our moon blood to the land for peace.  \nJoin us on this sacred online gathering for all women (We of the Moon)\, calling you to honour the sacred power of ‘moonblood’ (menses)\, including those whose flow has ceased but who now hold ‘Wiseblood’\, fire and wisdom in their bones. \nFor full information and registration\, please click into Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-of-the-moon-bringing-our-medicine-for-peace-tickets-1775572297539 \nThis is a sacred online call of preparation and collective wisdom gathering\, to assist us to establish our own or collective ceremonies to offer or support moon blood offerings to the land for peace. \n\nIt’s time to honour our moonblood and wiseblood medicine.\nTo Reclaim and Re-member our precious ability to give form to life.\nTo share our collective wisdom and take action\n\nThe event is held under the guardianship of ‘We of the Moon (women) of Sacred Earth Activism with Annie Spencer & Christa Mackinnon as elders. \n  \n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/we-of-the-moon-bringing-our-medicine-for-peace/
CATEGORIES:Sacred Earth Activism,Women Weaving Change
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T203000
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SUMMARY:Free - Deep Listening Circle
DESCRIPTION:Sacred Earth Activism\, of which I am the co-founder\, offers regular Deep Listening Circles.  The circles are free of charge\, inviting everybody in a safe and confidential space to express what needs expressing. \nClick here for detailed information and registration \n‘Deep Listening Circle: The Inner and the Outer in Transformational times’.  \n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/free-deep-listening-circle/
CATEGORIES:Sacred Earth Activism
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T193000
DTSTAMP:20251025T142823Z
CREATED:20251015T103439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T142823Z
UID:22688-1761501600-1761507000@christamackinnon.com
SUMMARY:Free event: Indigenous women on the frontline: A feminine response to the threat to the Amazon
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted and honoured to host Myrian Gualinga\, president of the Women’s Association of Kuriñampi of the Kichwa Community of Sarayaku in Ecuador. \nDuring this interactive online event\, Myrian will talk how\, across the Amazon rainforest\, women — mothers\, sisters\, elders\, daughters and young leaders — are protecting their territories and defending their water and ancestral land\, reviving and preserving their way of life and traditions to secure the future of their peoples and the land they so closely inhabit. \nFor detailed information and registration please click into Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indigenous-women-at-the-frontline-tickets-1827245774299
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/indigenous-women-at-the-frontline-a-feminine-response-to-the-threat-to-the-amazon/
CATEGORIES:Sacred Earth Activism,Women Weaving Change
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T210000
DTSTAMP:20251008T082457Z
CREATED:20251005T102745Z
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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
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251012T160000
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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
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SUMMARY:Working with a Shamanic Tool Kit
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to have been invited to facilitate this training course for women at The Wellspring and Yew Center in Nantwich. \nThe course is designed for therapeutic professionals and complementary practitioners. It is accredited and certificated. \nYou will learn how to: \n\nWork with animal guides and teacher spirits.\nShamanic journeying to access the inner and outer worlds.\nCeremony & Ritual as a psycho-spiritual tool.\n\nFor more details see flyer below and / or contact Sian@thewellspringandyew.co.uk
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/working-with-a-shamanic-tool-kit/
LOCATION:The Wellspring and Yew\, The Yard\, Burland\, Nantwich\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Shamanism for Contemporary Therapists,Women Weaving Change
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T160000
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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
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T193000
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SUMMARY:Sacred Earth Activism: CEREMONY FOR PEACE
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for: \nCEREMONY FOR PEACE  \n IN SUPPORT OF THE PEOPLE IN GAZA AND THE PEOPLE SAILING ON THE GLOBAL FREEDOM FLOTILLA \nThis is a free event. \nClick into Eventbrite for detailed information and registration \n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/sacred-earth-activism-deep-listening-circle-2/
CATEGORIES:Sacred Earth Activism
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250810T170000
DTSTAMP:20250329T091617Z
CREATED:20250303T191424Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250620T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250623T170000
DTSTAMP:20250426T073948Z
CREATED:20250426T073705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T073948Z
UID:22438-1750406400-1750698000@christamackinnon.com
SUMMARY:Sacred Earth\, Roots and Culture Gathering / Festival
DESCRIPTION:I will be organising the Sacred Women of Earth tent at this wonderful\, heartwarming\, earthy festival near Glastonbury\, 20th – 23rd June 2025. \nCome and join for workshops\, talks\, dance\, song\, music\, fires\, ceremonies and much more. \nYou can find all the info at https://www.cropsnotshops.co.uk/sacred-earth-gathering \n Use the code christa15 to receive a 15% discount.  \n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/sacred-earth-roots-and-culture-gathering-festival/
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SUMMARY:Modern Medicine Woman Practitioner Training Course
DESCRIPTION:YOU ARE THE MEDICINE\nAre you called to step into the powerful role of a modern Medicine Woman?\nThis substantial\, certificated and accredited practitioner training course invites you to become a Modern Medicine Woman\, step into your authentic power\, learn shamanic\, energy- and embodied Medicine tools and approaches and share your unique medicine with the world \nIn indigenous teachings\, Medicine means the presence and power embodied in or demonstrated by a person. It is thought that the Great Spirit gives each person a medicine\, a unique spiritual gift or talent\, which they need to discover and enhance through learning the skills needed to practice it. Traditionally the medicine men and women are seen as Spiritual Healers and Spiritual Leaders\, bringing their medicine to the world. \nThe Modern Medicine Woman is based on the powerful archetypal energies of the ancient medicine woman in her many aspects\, such as the he Wild Woman\, the Shamanka\, the Witch\, the Herbalist\, the Healer\, The Seer and Oracle\, the Priestess\, the Activist\, the Creatrix\, to name just a few\, but she adjusts her Being and practices to our times\, to what is needed now \n  \n \n\n  \nModules & Curriculum\n  \nDuring the five modules of your foundation training you will learn\, develop\, understand and practice fundamental skills\, gifts and tools of the Medicine Woman and be able to apply them professionally as a practitioner as well as to your own development and personal life. \nThe modern medicine woman practitioner qualification will enable you to                                                                                      \n\nAnswer your calling\, understand your purpose and develop your unique style\nApply the many skills you will learn during the course (have a look at the modules)\nBegin to practice as a modern medicine woman\nIntegrate the Medicine Woman skills into your already existing practice\nWork in a way that is aligned with the feminine and your specific medicine power\nBecome part of a female support network\, circle and tribe and access our resources\n\n  \n  \n\nMODULE 1: Connect with your Inner Medicine Woman  – 29th March 2025 – interactive zoom day \nThe Ancient Medicine Woman has many aspects: the Wild Woman\, the Shamanka\, the Witch\, the Herbalist\, the Healer\, the Priestess\, the Activist\, the Creatrix\, to name just a few. Connecting to\, trusting in and working with the specific aspect that resides deep within you will unleash your primal power\, show you your unique path\, and how to walk it. \n\nTeaching about Medicine and the Medicine Woman\nConnecting with your inner archetypal Medicine Woman & discover her medicine\nConnect with your ancestral medicine power\nBirth and embody your medicine energy\n\n  \n  \n \nMODULE 2: The Basic Toolbox of a Modern Medicine Woman – 12th & 13th April 2025 – interactive zoom weekend  \nModule 2 introduces you to fundamental medicine woman’s skills\, providing you with a starter kit and a set of basic tools so that you can move on to the intensive\, residential practitioner module \n  \nShamanic tools for the Modern Medicine Woman \n\nHow to create an altar and work with it\nHow to work with spirit – spirit calls & having spirit present\nHow to create beneficial space and using the power of intent for your work\nEstablishing spirit helpers: power animals & female guides\nShamanic Journeying as a tooL\n\nEnergy tools for the Modern Medicine Woman \n\nUnderstanding and working with energy systems\nHow to organise your energy body\nHow to attune to a crystal\nUnleashing the energies of Her-story\n\n  \n  \n \nMODULE 3: Extended Toolbox of the Modern Medicine Woman – 24th May 2025 – Interactive zoom day  \nModule 3 builds on module 2\, extending your basic tool box so that you can move to the intensive\, residential practitioner module. \nShamanic tools and Energy work \n\nUnderstanding ceremonial work\nHow to structure a ceremony\nHow to regulate the nervous system through the vagus nerve.\nHow to create and use a Crystal Healing Circuit\n\n  \n  \n \nStepping into your Medicine Woman Power – Practitioner Training  \nResidential Training Retreat: 8th – 13th June 2025 at the Earth Spirit Center\, Glastonbury   \nModule 4 consists of a six-day intensive residential practitioner training retreat. It will take place at the beautiful Earth Spirit Center near Glastonbury – the perfect place for you to learn\, embody and hone your medicine skills and develop into a Modern Medicine Woman practitioner. \nDuring this week you will learn how to work in a feminine way that is in alignment with and attuned to your own innate archetypal medicine powers. The residential practitioner training will set you on the path to becoming an authentic Medicine Woman in your own right\, whilst teaching you transferable skills to use in your work and life. It also offers safe space for profound personal growth on your heroic journey to self-actualisation. \nThe residential is divided into the following sub-modules \nAttunement \n\nBecome activated and attuned to the Great Mother\nLearn how to activate others\nBecome activated and attuned to the Shamanic Medicine Aspects of:\nEnergy Healer\, The Earth Woman\, The Seer/Visionary\, The Creatrix\, The Ceremonialist\, The Sacred Feminine Activist\n\n\nCeremony and Ritual \nYou will be taught how to create and facilitate ceremony\, including \n\nseasonal ceremonies\nfire ceremony\ncacao ceremony\nancestral ceremony\nceremonies for women.\n\n  \nWorking with Energies \nYou will learn basic energy healing techniques\, including \n\nHow to use diagnostic energy medicine tools\nHow to reset and re-balance the nervous system\nHow to use the drum for vibrational healing\nHow to facilitate a healing session\n\n  \nEarth and Nature Medicine \n\nExplore the connection between woman\, body and earth\nLearn how to connect with the feminine life force\nLearn how to converse with nature\nLearn how to connect with nature spirits\nLearn how to use basic ecotherapy techniques to heal yourself and others\n\n  \nSeeing and Creating \nThis sub-module will teach you basic tools of the Seer and the Creatrix \n\nDevelop your intuition and psychic abilities\nLearn how to see with the inner and outer eyes\nLearn how to bring forth your creative power\n\n  \nEmbodying & Integrating \nThroughout the week we will use a variety of tools and means of integration and embodiment: \n\nDrums & Rhythm\nVoice\nDance\nEmbodiment exercises\n\n  \n\n \nMODULE 5: Being a practicing Medicine Woman – 5th July 2025 –  Interactive zoom day \nModule 5 Is about you as a ‘Medicine Woman of the Future. It consists of an interactive zoom-day to gain clarity and focus on the direction of your medicine and how it can be practically gifted to the world. We will teach you the necessary skills to practice with a client or group such as taking a case history\, creating a treatment plan and watching out for contra-indications. It will also provide you with guidance for the two case studies which you need to complete before receiving your practitioner certificate. \nThe interactive zoom day also gives us the opportunity to tie up loose ends\, ask questions\, deepen your understanding of practices which are new to you and form a mutual support circle. \n\nEnvisage your medicine of the future\nDevelop your Medicine Woman Self\nCase history template and how to use it\nHow to create a treatment plan\nContra-indications\nCase study template and how to use it\nTime for questions and / or further explanations and practices\nForming support circles\n\n  \n  \nCourse Fees: Modern Medicine Women Practitioner Training     \n\nThe fees for the course include \n\nModern Medicine Women Practitioner qualification\n5 days and one evening interactive zoom teachings\n6 days and 5 nights intensive training retreat at the Earth Spirit Center\, Glastonbury (includes all meals and shared accommodation)\nComprehensive teaching material and zoom recordings\n\n  \nFEES: \nCourse Fees: £ 780.00  (includes all zoom and residential teaching\, teaching materials and recordings of all zoom teachings) \nResidential retreat venue fees: £ 740.00 (includes 5 nights shared accommodation and all meals – single rooms are available on a first come first serve basis single supplement £ 25.00 / £ 30.00 per night)  \nReduced Residential Fees: £ 580.00 (accommodation in your own van or tent – includes all meals) \n  \nInstalments: \nYou can either pay the full teaching of £ 780.00 fees or in instalments:  \n\n£ 390.00 at booking \n£ 390.00 – due 15th March 2025 \n\nThe residential fees of £ 740.00 are due on the 15th May 2025  \n  \n  \n  \nIf you would like to see images of previous Medicine woman courses click into Modern Medicine Woman training gallery  \n \nThe course is certificated and accredited by  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCovid requirements and refund policy: \nAs a training provider we have to comply with Covid laws and requirements. \n\nWe will refund the fees you have paid in case we need to cancel the course.\nIf Covid laws change and we need to adapt with various measures – such as teaching a module online or changing dates or location – we cannot refund your fees as these requirements are not under our control.\nPlease read our ‘terms and conditions’ for cancellation policy\n\n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/modern-medicine-woman-practitioner-training-course-4/
LOCATION:Zoom & EarthSpirit Center
CATEGORIES:Women Weaving Change
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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
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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
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T170000
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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
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SUMMARY:Free Gathering for Women: Female Strength & Vulnerability
DESCRIPTION:To register for your free place\, please click here \nFree Gathering for Women: Female Strength & Vulnerability \n‘The circles of women around us weave invisible nets of love that carry us when we are weak and sing with us when we are strong’ – Sark \nWomen have\, since time immemorial\, gathered in circles with the intention to share\, express and listen\, to hold\, inspire and empower each other\, and to co-create and celebrate. \nIn these transformational\, challenging times\, we want to offer these circles as a platform where we can gather as sisters to express our hopes and fears\, our dreams and wishes\, our sorrows and joys\, whilst being listened to and respected. \nThe first three circles\, each with its own theme\, will be held within the structured and safe framework of ‘deep listening’\, giving each of us the opportunity to express and be listened to without judgement\, interference and argument. \nTopic: Female Strength & Vulnerability \nDate: 19th November 2024\,  7pm – 8pm (UCT)
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/free-gathering-for-women-female-strength-vulnerability/
CATEGORIES:Women Weaving Change
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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
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SUMMARY:Free Gathering for Women: Sacredness of the Feminine
DESCRIPTION:To register for your free place\, please click here \nFree Gathering for Women: Sacredness of the Feminine \n‘The circles of women around us weave invisible nets of love that carry us when we are weak and sing with us when we are strong’ – Sark \nWomen have\, since time immemorial\, gathered in circles with the intention to share\, express and listen\, to hold\, inspire and empower each other\, and to co-create and celebrate. \nIn these transformational\, challenging times\, we want to offer these circles as a platform where we can gather as sisters to express our hopes and fears\, our dreams and wishes\, our sorrows and joys\, whilst being listened to and respected. \nThe first three circles\, each with its own theme\, will be held within the structured and safe framework of ‘deep listening’\, giving each of us the opportunity to express and be listened to without judgement\, interference and argument. \nTopic: Sacredness of the Feminine \nDate: 22nd October 2024\, 7pm – 8pm 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/free-women-gathering-sacredness-of-the-feminine/
CATEGORIES:Women Weaving Change
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SUMMARY:Writing Retreat Majorca - Giving you the Tools to Write Successfully
DESCRIPTION:A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN  \nBe tutored by multi-award winning journalist and fiction writer\, Ali Steed\, and myself\, bestselling author\, psychologist and shamanic teacher.  \nThe course will be truly inspiring\, but also intense\, with us bringing our exceptional knowledge and experience to it.  \nThe retreat\, which takes place in Majorca\, 10th Oc tower to 17th October 2024 (5 nights)\, will be held at the stunning Sa Franquesa Nova hotel near Petra.  \nWhat we will offer: \n\nThe retreat will assist you in your writing\, to nurture and empower it\, no matter what you are creating.\nWe will use shamanic and psycho-spiritual approaches to access more subconscious highly creative areas of your brain to retrieve ideas\, raw material and guidance from spiritual forces.\nWe will teach you valuable and proven skills of how to bring your ideas into form\, create structure and make your writing flow in a professional way\, and if applicable\, give you insights into applying for publication.\nYou will receive teachings from both facilitators\, while also having time to write in the tranquil and peaceful space of the retreat venue\, which is set in a naturally beautiful environment.\nYou will be held\, supported and inspired by other female writers in creative circles as well as get individual input from both facilitators\n\nFOR DETAILED INFORMATION\, PLEASE click into our website:  \nWRITINGRETREATMAJORCA\n \n 
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/writing-retreat-majorca-giving-you-the-tools-to-write-successfully/
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SUMMARY:Wise Women\, Sages\, Elders & Crones
DESCRIPTION:The offering:  \nThis three-evening workshop is an invitation to women who feel that they are approaching\, or have already reached\, the stage of the Elder\, Crone or Wise Woman. It is an invitation for women who want to\, in a safe circle with others\, dive deeper into the subject\, and explore the realms of their own psyche and the archetypal\, acknowledge the power and wisdom within themselves and explore with other women how they can bring them into the world that so desperately needs the female Elder. \nWhat lies beneath: \nLately I have been increasingly invited as an Elder to speak at conferences\, summits and festivals and to contribute to the subject on various courses. This inspired me to journey into\, meditate upon and research the question ‘what does it mean to be an Elder\, a Wise Woman\, a Crone in our challenging and transformational times’? I looked into some tribal concepts and examples\, explored some archetypal characters from myths and stories\, and read up on some exceptional women of our times. And whilst bringing these together contributed to my knowledge\, I needed to journeyi deep into my own psyche to find a wealth of archetypal knowing and also the blocks that stopped me from transitioning into ‘Elderhood’. \nWhat we will do: \nWe will use journeying\, visualisations\, embodiment exercises and exchange of insights\, information\, knowledge\, life experience and intuition to explore the subject and our own path as an Elder. \n  \nHow the course is structured:  \nEach evening will take place interactively online from 7pm – 9.00pm pm (UCT – UK time) and will have its own subject / intent: \n\n2.10.2024 : Connecting with archetypal and mystical female Elders\, Crones & Wise Women\n9.10.2024: Exploring the modern Elder and becoming aware of shadow aspects\n23.10.2024 Doing and Being: How to navigate our transformational journey into Elderhood & stand in our truth and power\n\n  \nFees: To participate in the workshop / course: £ 65.00 (recordings will be made available to participating women) \nThe fees include another gathering\, which we can add later in November if the group decides that this would be beneficial.
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/wise-women-sages-elders-crones-2/
CATEGORIES:Women Weaving Change
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SUMMARY:Free Gathering for Women: Women Dreaming
DESCRIPTION:To register for your free place\, please click here \nFree Gathering for Women: Women Dreaming \n‘The circles of women around us weave invisible nets of love that carry us when we are weak and sing with us when we are strong’ – Sark \nWomen have\, since time immemorial\, gathered in circles with the intention to share\, express and listen\, to hold\, inspire and empower each other\, and to co-create and celebrate. \nIn these transformational\, challenging times\, we want to offer these circles as a platform where we can gather as sisters to express our hopes and fears\, our dreams and wishes\, our sorrows and joys\, whilst being listened to and respected. \nThe first three circles\, each with its own theme\, will be held within the structured and safe framework of ‘deep listening’\, giving each of us the opportunity to express and be listened to without judgement\, interference and argument. \nTopic: Women Dreaming  \nDate: September 24th 2024; 7pm – 8pm (UCT)
URL:https://christamackinnon.com/event/free-gathering-for-women-women-dreaming/
CATEGORIES:Women Weaving Change
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