April  2008

Shamanism:  A Spiritual Practice for Everyday Life
with Kate Durda, M.A.
in Grand Ledge, Michigan (near Lansing)
April 5th, Saturday 11am- 5pm  

$50 pre-registration (received by April 1)  --   $60 after April 1 at the door, if space available
For those who wish to repeat this class, reduced registration cost of $15.
***If you repeat the class and bring a friend, you may come free!

Class is a pre- requisite for all other advanced Shamanic training and workshops offered.
 
Shamanism is an ancient and powerful spiritual practice utilized throughout history and still today to restore spiritual and physical health and obtain self-knowledge. The Shamanic Journey has been called one of the “most remarkable visionary methods used by humankind to explore the hidden universe otherwise known mainly through myth and dream”.   This will be an experiential workshop,  based upon the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (www.Shamanism.org) “Core Shamanism” approach (those aspects of Shamanism that were common cross-culturally, and  central to all Shamanic practice). You will learn methods for journeying to discover, and study with your own individual spiritual teachers in non-ordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice. We will discuss shamanic healing methods, and application to your everyday life, including working with Spirits of Nature, healing self, healing the land, etc.

Bring a water bottle, LUNCH/Snacks, journal, frame drum or rattle if you have them (I have extras if not!)  Please wear comfortable clothing, warm socks, & bring a bandanna or eye cover.  Bring rattles/frame drums if you have them.   Since often people prefer to journey while lying on the floor, you may want to bring a mat to lie on and a blanket to cover up with.  Bring a sack lunch.

TO REGISTER  click here  or e-mail  SpiritWeaver@voyager.net...
Directions and further instructions will be given to you upon receipt of registration…

March 2008

Session 3: Intermediate Apprenticeship Program
Journey of the Open Heart” with KATE DURDA
  March 29, 2008         ~closed             

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   Coming Home to True Self :
A one-day retreat of healing & empowerment

March 2nd, Sunday Noon-5pm      at the Creative Spirit Center, Midland, Michigan
with  KATE DURDA, M.A.
Cost $ $60    

Come rejuvenate!     

Find again your passion, joy in living! 

Experience your direct connection with spirit, and your inner self.

Treat yourself to a relaxing and healing day of retreat!

 Join us for a relaxing, rejuvenating session of guided visualization, drumming, and more!
Learn established techniques that will help you relax, and recover your sense of self and your energy .

The many demands of workplace, family and society can deplete us, while proper attention to our selves can help us maintain balance and vitality, and a sense of calm.  

This experiential workshop is focused on coming home to our True Self –  living in synchrony with our “soul’s purpose”. The “True Self” is that place from which we truly can be in harmony with who we are, what gives us joy and meaning. From that place of centeredness, we recover, remember, and learn how to stay in balance, full of energy, with joy and passion for living!  Will include guided visualization, mind/body exercises, movement, & ‘frame’ drumming!

Bring a journal and pen, snacks, and a frame drum if you have one. Please wear comfortable clothing, warm socks, and bring a bandanna or eye cover.  Since often people prefer to so some of the visualization exercises while lying on the floor, fully relaxed, you may want to bring a mat to lie on and a blanket to cover up with.

February 2008 

5^th Annual 
Shamanism Intermediate Apprenticeship Program-2008
“Journey of the Open Heart”

Starts  FEBRUARY 23rd! *** note CHANGE IN DATE!!           

with KATE DURDA, MA --  in Lansing area

 2008 Dates:  SATURDAYS Feb 23,  March 8,  March 29, April 26th, May 17
 Time: 11am – 5:00pm   COST $350 ( 5 days)

Pre-requisite: Introductory Shamanism Training (contact me for information on how to get this training if you haven't yet. We can set something up!) or experience with Shamanic Journey from Spirit Weavers or other similar teachings.

If you are seeking to improve your life, strengthen your spirituality, and be the person you were meant to be in this life time, this is a good program for you!  If you are serious about developing a solid foundation in Shamanism, this work will help you truly gain the power to be a spiritual force for good in your own life, and for the world.  Power is the ability to use energy, and a spiritually adept person is able to manifest change for their own and others’ highest good.  This program has been positively life altering to past participants.  

This is the program for you if you are serious about developing a solid foundation in Shamanism. You will receive training, and through experiential work will develop a powerful personal spiritual practice. We believe that it is important to take things one step at a time, and really learn about Shamanism, deepen your spiritual practice, and find your true selves before moving on to learning advanced healing methods. 

Please note that Spirit Weavers offers a comprehensive training program of advanced workshops, including Advanced Shamanic Healing Methods Training (offered again in Oct 2008) for your further study.  

Shamanism is a Path of Healing. Shamanism training does not “make you’ a shaman. Only Spirit directs that.  However, through Shamanic practice, we ‘re-member’ who we really are. We remember, therefore, our true soul’s purpose.  Through this process deepening our understanding and self-knowledge, we can regain intimate connection with our gifts, innate abilities, passion for life, our purpose, and we learn to live/work/create from a balanced, powerful, and deep place of love, personal power, and connection. *** This is “the Journey of the Open Heart  ***

This program will provide a safe & supportive community for your work. During our on-going training, the same group will meet for five full days (usually once a month).  In this program, I will guide you in deepening your shamanic practice and experiences, allow your natural abilities to be revealed and strengthened, and will introduce a lot of experiences including, but NOT limited to:
Various  methods of journeying
shamanic healing: of self, and for others, including healing spirits of place,
divination methods
working with nature spirits
shamanic practices from other shamanic cultures
use of power objects such as medicine bags, rocks and crystals, masks,amulets,
use of ceremony, ritual, prayer, song, movement, meditation,
dream work, journaling, etc.

Spirituality is about who you are becoming, so the time you spend on your own personal work is very valuable.  Each Saturday will include some lecture, lots of experiential work, individually/with partner/ in group. There will be ceremony, dance or song, and outdoor work at times.  Also, I will support focused time for individual spiritual quests and exploration.  Our final session is usually held at my home, from 1-8pm, instead of the You will receive a thorough and full foundation in shamanism in this training, and will be well –prepared to advance in training if desired.

REGISTRATION and  COST :

Deposit of $100 due by Wed Feb 20, or call/email me for other arrangements.

Full Registration is $350- due by February 23rd, the first class. However, we always want to make this program accessible to all who are truly interested so please note that we can set up a " Payment 'plan' over time.
Please contact me to discuss!
Please email SpiritWeaver@voyager.net  or call Kate at 517 667 0694 for more information.
If you are interested, and I will send an application and the registration form!

*Registration and  $100 deposit due by ** February 22nd, 2008 *** to assure you a place in the program.
      ***  Enrollment is limited, so acceptance will be on a first come basis.

Directions and further instructions will be given to you upon receipt of registration…

Kate Durda, MA, is a developmental psychologist, reiki master, esoteric healer, shamanic practitioner, and  educator.   She has taught throughout the U.S., in Canada, in Russia and is also available for healing work or personal consultation.  She is co-founder of Spirit Weavers, an organization devoted to providing experiential spiritual training and healing to those interested.  She is planning member and instructor at the Sparrow Hospital’s Center for Health, Humanities, & Well-Beingis , and is committee member of the Sparrow Hospital Holistic Network and Education (SHINE) committee working to introduce alternative/complementary treatment options to hospital staff, patients, and the public. Currently she is collaborating with Sandra Ingerman (author of “Soul Retrieval”) and the University of Michigan (Integrative Medicine Department and the Cardiology Department) on a pilot research study of the efficacy of spirituality with heart attack survivors (methodology is focused on S.Ingerman’s Medicine for the Earth methodology).  Kate is also on the board of the Peace Education Center (PEC) in Lansing, MI, and also chairs the “Peace-Healing Action Circle of PEC. 

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Advanced Shamanic Healing        CLOSED
March 8, 2008

Session 2: Intermediate Apprenticeship Program
Journey of the Open Heart” with KATE DURDA
  March 8, 2008          ~closed 

Advanced Shamanic Healing        CLOSED
February 9-10, 2008

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JANUARY 2008 

Shamanism: Path of Empowerment and Healing
with Kate Durda, M.A.         
in Grand Ledge, Michigan (near Lansing)
January 12, Saturday 11am- 5pm  

$50 pre-registration rec'd by January 9th / Wednesday  --   $60 at the door, if space available
***Please EMAIL me or Call to hold a space ASAP   & to assure the class will be a 'go' ***

For those who wish to repeat this class, reduced registration cost of $15.
***If you repeat the class and bring a friend, you may come free!

Class is a pre- requisite for all other advanced Shamanic training and workshops offered.
 
Shamanism is an ancient and powerful spiritual practice utilized throughout history and still today to restore spiritual and physical health and obtain self-knowledge. The Shamanic Journey has been called one of the “most remarkable visionary methods used by humankind to explore the hidden universe otherwise known mainly through myth and dream”.   This will be an experiential workshop,  based upon the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (www.Shamanism.org) “Core Shamanism” approach (those aspects of Shamanism that were common cross-culturally, and  central to all Shamanic practice). You will learn methods for journeying to discover, and study with your own individual spiritual teachers in non-ordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice. We will discuss shamanic healing methods, and application to your everyday life, including working with Spirits of Nature, healing self, healing the land, etc.

Bring a water bottle, LUNCH/Snacks, journal, frame drum or rattle if you have them (I have extras if not!)  Please wear comfortable clothing, warm socks, & bring a bandanna or eye cover.  Bring rattles/frame drums if you have them.   Since often people prefer to journey while lying on the floor, you may want to bring a mat to lie on and a blanket to cover up with.  Bring a sack lunch.

TO REGISTER  click here  or e-mail  SpiritWeaver@voyager.net...
Directions and further instructions will be given to you upon receipt of registration…

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Advanced Shamanic Healing        CLOSED
January 12 - 13, 2008

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December 2007

-postponed til January 12
Shamanism:  A Spiritual Practice for Everyday Life
with Kate Durda, M.A.
in Grand Ledge, Michigan (near Lansing)
December 9th, 2007 SUNDAY Noon to 5pm 

November 2007
-postponed til January 12
Shamanism:  A Spiritual Practice for Everyday Life
with Kate Durda, M.A.
in Grand Ledge, Michigan (near Lansing)
November 4th, 2007 SUNDAY 10:am- 4:30pm

$50 pre-registration (received by November 1st !)  --   $60 after Nov 1 at the door, if space available
For those who wish to repeat this class, reduced registration cost of $15.
***If you repeat the class and bring a friend, you may come free!

Class is a pre- requisite for all other advanced Shamanic training and workshops offered.
 
Shamanism is an ancient and powerful spiritual practice utilized throughout history and still today to restore spiritual and physical health and obtain self-knowledge. The Shamanic Journey has been called one of the “most remarkable visionary methods used by humankind to explore the hidden universe otherwise known mainly through myth and dream”.   This will be an experiential workshop,  based upon the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (www.Shamanism.org) “Core Shamanism” approach (those aspects of Shamanism that were common cross-culturally, and  central to all Shamanic practice). You will learn methods for journeying to discover, and study with your own individual spiritual teachers in non-ordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice. We will discuss shamanic healing methods, and application to your everyday life, including working with Spirits of Nature, healing self, healing the land, etc.

Bring a water bottle, snacks, journal, frame drum or rattle if you have them (I have extras if not!)  Please wear comfortable clothing, warm socks, & bring a bandanna or eye cover.  Bring rattles/frame drums if you have them.   Since often people prefer to journey while lying on the floor, you may want to bring a mat to lie on and a blanket to cover up with.  Bring a sack lunch.

TO REGISTER  click here  or e-mail  SpiritWeaver@voyager.net...
Directions and further instructions will be given to you upon receipt of registration…

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Celtic Shamanism: Two-Year Training Program 
with Tom Cowan    from New York  see his website -www.RiverDrum.com
Nov. 9-11. 2007 CLOSED - FINAL SESSION

Peacemakers Reunion
Weekend before Thanksgiving
at the Leaven Center in Lyons, Michigan

Weekend available only to persons who participated in the Peacemakers Intensive in Michigan.

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October 2007

Medicine for the Earth
with Kate Durda in  TRENTON, MI
October 20-21, 2007
$130-150 (sliding scale-more if you can, less if you can't) if registered by October 17.  
$150 late registration at door, if room
** If you have taken MFE before with me or other FSS folks, repeat is only $50

This experiential  training is based on the information in Medicine for the Earth . We experience  how to transform personal and environmental pollution by learning how to transmute negative beliefs, attitudes, and energy which is generated by emotions.  Transmutation works on the principal "As within, so without. As above, so below." Using a specific spiritual methodology, we will work together to restore harmony and balance in our exterior environment by creating positive change within ourselves.
During this experiential training, we will use a powerful combination of guided meditation, shamanic journey work and ceremony, our work will focus on learning to  transform physical,  emotional and mental toxins that negatively affect our health and the health of Mother Earth.
     The process continues with learning how to work in cooperation with helping spirits and the spirits of the land as well as getting in touch with our own internal divine nature to create healing and transmutation. Other key elements and spiritual practices will also be explored which can be easily incorporated into daily life. These methods are necessary and helpful for transforming and transmuting environmental and personal toxins.
     In addition to shamanic journeying, meditation, toning , singing and movement  will be utilized to help change states of consciousness and raise awareness. The work done as a group in collaboration with community and the spirits is truly a life transforming experience. FIRE CEREMONY Saturday ; Transfiguration Healng Ceremony Sunday.   Kate has worked with Sandra extensively and hase completed her MFE Teacher Training to present this  work.   For info about Sandy Ingerman and/or Medicine for the Earth, see www.shamanicvisions.com/ingerman.html and http://www.medicinefortheearth.com
     It is recommended  that you read Sandra Ingerman's  Medicine for the Earth: How to Transform Personal and Environmental Toxins.
  
TO REGISTER  click here  or e-mail  SpiritWeaver@voyager.net...
Directions and further instructions will be given to you upon receipt of registration…

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Shamanism:  A Spiritual Practice for Everyday Life
with Kate Durda in Midland, Michigan at the Creative Spirit Arts Center
Saturday, October 27  10am - 4pm
$65 ($5 discount for members)    *** Please register by October 24th !
$20 repeat class (At Door - $70)

Class is a pre- requisite for all other advanced Shamanic training and workshops offered.
 
Shamanism is an ancient and powerful spiritual practice utilized throughout history and still today to restore spiritual and physical health and obtain self-knowledge. The Shamanic Journey has been called one of the “most remarkable visionary methods used by humankind to explore the hidden universe otherwise known mainly through myth and dream”.   This will be an experiential workshop,  based upon the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (www.Shamanism.org) “Core Shamanism” approach (those aspects of Shamanism that were common cross-culturally, and  central to all Shamanic practice). You will learn methods for journeying to discover, and study with your own individual spiritual teachers in non-ordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice. We will discuss shamanic healing methods, and application to your everyday life, including working with Spirits of Nature, healing self, healing the land, etc.

Bring a water bottle, snacks, journal, frame drum or rattle if you have them (I have extras if not!)  Please wear comfortable clothing, warm socks, & bring a bandanna or eye cover.  Bring rattles/frame drums if you have them.   Since often people prefer to journey while lying on the floor, you may want to bring a mat to lie on and a blanket to cover up with.
 

Pre-registration/pre-payment by October 24th is kindly requested.
For more information or to register  contact:

Creative Spirit Center
1517 Bayliss St.,
PO Box 1204, Midland, Mi.  48641-1204
You can visit Creative Spirit Center's website at www.creativespiritcenter.org
Call to register: 989 837-1885 or email creativity@creativespiritcenter.org

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September 2007

Shamanism:  A Spiritual Practice for Everyday Life
with Kate Durda, M.A.
in Grand Ledge, Michigan (near Lansing)
September 8th, 2007  Saturday 12 Noon- 5pm

$60 pre-registration (received by September 5)  --   $70 at the door, if space available
For those who wish to repeat this class, reduced registration cost of $15.
***If you repeat the class and bring a friend, you may come free!

Class is a pre- requisite for all other advanced Shamanic training and workshops offered.
 
Shamanism is an ancient and powerful spiritual practice utilized throughout history and still today to restore spiritual and physical health and obtain self-knowledge. The Shamanic Journey has been called one of the “most remarkable visionary methods used by humankind to explore the hidden universe otherwise known mainly through myth and dream”.   This will be an experiential workshop,  based upon the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (www.Shamanism.org) “Core Shamanism” approach (those aspects of Shamanism that were common cross-culturally, and  central to all Shamanic practice). You will learn methods for journeying to discover, and study with your own individual spiritual teachers in non-ordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice. We will discuss shamanic healing methods, and application to your everyday life, including working with Spirits of Nature, healing self, healing the land, etc.

Bring a water bottle, snacks, journal, frame drum or rattle if you have them (I have extras if not!)  Please wear comfortable clothing, warm socks, & bring a bandanna or eye cover.  Bring rattles/frame drums if you have them.   Since often people prefer to journey while lying on the floor, you may want to bring a mat to lie on and a blanket to cover up with.  Bring a sack lunch.

TO REGISTER  click here  or e-mail  SpiritWeaver@voyager.net...
Directions and further instructions will be given to you upon receipt of registration…

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Shamanism:  A Spiritual Practice for Everyday Life
at BodyWorks Healing Center, in Plymouth
with Kate Durda  in  Plymouth, Michigan
September 9, 2007,  SUNDAY 10am-5pm

Class is a pre- requisite for all other advanced Shamanic training and workshops offered.
 
Shamanism is an ancient and powerful spiritual practice utilized throughout history and still today to restore spiritual and physical health and obtain self-knowledge. The Shamanic Journey has been called one of the “most remarkable visionary methods used by humankind to explore the hidden universe otherwise known mainly through myth and dream”.   This will be an experiential workshop,  based upon the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (www.Shamanism.org) “Core Shamanism” approach (those aspects of Shamanism that were common cross-culturally, and  central to all Shamanic practice). You will learn methods for journeying to discover, and study with your own individual spiritual teachers in non-ordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice. We will discuss shamanic healing methods, and application to your everyday life, including working with Spirits of Nature, healing self, healing the land, etc.

Bring a water bottle, snacks, journal, frame drum or rattle if you have them (I have extras if not!)  Please wear comfortable clothing, warm socks, & bring a bandanna or eye cover.  Bring rattles/frame drums if you have them.   Since often people prefer to journey while lying on the floor, you may want to bring a mat to lie on and a blanket to cover up with.  Bring a sack lunch.

Cost: $100  pre-registration (received by September 8); $115  at the door, if space available

TO REGISTER - Contact
Bodyworks Healing Center
819 North Mill Street
Plymouth , MI 48170
Phone Number:  (734) 416-5200

Email Address:  info@bodyworkshealingcenter.com

Website: http://www.bodyworkshealingcenter.com/contact.php

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August 2007

Community Re-Dedication to Peace and Memorial for Victims of War
August 5, Sunday,  1:30 pm
This event is being held at the site of the new memorial on the campus of Lansing Community College between Dart Auditorium and the outdoor amphitheatre.
There will be a Peace Pole rededication Ceremony, Speakers, Music and Inspiration. 
Reception will follow in the Sun Room of the Hermann Conference Center.  Refreshments provided.
We, Kate and Stephanie, will be drumming for part of this event and invite all those who have drummed with us before to join us. 
This event is sponsored by LCC People for Positive Social Change.  Ben Miller, an active member, inspired this event with his work for non-violence and justice.
For more information contact Perry at 517 483-9653

MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH.
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July 2007

Shamanism:  A Spiritual Practice for Everyday Life
with Kate Durda  in Grand Ledge, Michigan (near Lansing)
July 15th, 2007  Sunday 12 Noon - 5pm
$55 pre-registration (received by Wednesday July 11th)  --   $65 at the door, if space available
For those who wish to repeat this class, reduced registration cost of $15.
***If you repeat the class and bring a friend, you may come free!

Class is a pre- requisite for all other advanced Shamanic training and workshops offered.
 
Shamanism is an ancient and powerful spiritual practice utilized throughout history and still today to restore spiritual and physical health and obtain self-knowledge. The Shamanic Journey has been called one of the “most remarkable visionary methods used by humankind to explore the hidden universe otherwise known mainly through myth and dream”.   This will be an experiential workshop,  based upon the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (www.Shamanism.org) “Core Shamanism” approach (those aspects of Shamanism that were common cross-culturally, and  central to all Shamanic practice). You will learn methods for journeying to discover, and study with your own individual spiritual teachers in non-ordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice. We will discuss shamanic healing methods, and application to your everyday life, including working with Spirits of Nature, healing self, healing the land, etc.

Bring a water bottle, snacks, journal, frame drum or rattle if you have them (I have extras if not!)  Please wear comfortable clothing, warm socks, & bring a bandanna or eye cover.  Bring rattles/frame drums if you have them.   Since often people prefer to journey while lying on the floor, you may want to bring a mat to lie on and a blanket to cover up with.  Bring a sack lunch.

TO REGISTER  click here  or e-mail  SpiritWeaver@voyager.net...
Directions and further instructions will be given to you upon receipt of registration…

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June 2007

Shamanism:  A Spiritual Practice for Everyday Life
at BodyWorks Healing Center, in Plymouth
with Kate Durda  in  Plymouth, Michigan
June 10, 2007,  SUNDAY 10am-5pm

Class is a pre- requisite for all other advanced Shamanic training and workshops offered.
 
Shamanism is an ancient and powerful spiritual practice utilized throughout history and still today to restore spiritual and physical health and obtain self-knowledge. The Shamanic Journey has been called one of the “most remarkable visionary methods used by humankind to explore the hidden universe otherwise known mainly through myth and dream”.   This will be an experiential workshop,  based upon the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (www.Shamanism.org) “Core Shamanism” approach (those aspects of Shamanism that were common cross-culturally, and  central to all Shamanic practice). You will learn methods for journeying to discover, and study with your own individual spiritual teachers in non-ordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice. We will discuss shamanic healing methods, and application to your everyday life, including working with Spirits of Nature, healing self, healing the land, etc.

Bring a water bottle, snacks, journal, frame drum or rattle if you have them (I have extras if not!)  Please wear comfortable clothing, warm socks, & bring a bandanna or eye cover.  Bring rattles/frame drums if you have them.   Since often people prefer to journey while lying on the floor, you may want to bring a mat to lie on and a blanket to cover up with.  Bring a sack lunch.

Cost: $100  pre-registration (received by June 1st); $115  at the door, if space available

TO REGISTER - Contact
Bodyworks Healing Center
819 North Mill Street
Plymouth , MI 48170
Phone Number:  (734) 416-5200

Email Address:  info@bodyworkshealingcenter.com

Website: http://www.bodyworkshealingcenter.com/contact.php

Shamanism:  A Spiritual Practice for Everyday Life
with Kate Durda  in Grand Ledge, Michigan (near Lansing)
June 9, 2007  Saturday 12 Noon - 5pm
$55 pre-registration (received by May May 30th)   --   $65 at the door, if space available
For those who wish to repeat this class, reduced registration cost of $20.
***If you repeat the class and bring a friend, you may come free!

Class is a pre- requisite for all other advanced Shamanic training and workshops offered.
 
Shamanism is an ancient and powerful spiritual practice utilized throughout history and still today to restore spiritual and physical health and obtain self-knowledge. The Shamanic Journey has been called one of the “most remarkable visionary methods used by humankind to explore the hidden universe otherwise known mainly through myth and dream”.   This will be an experiential workshop,  based upon the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (www.Shamanism.org) “Core Shamanism” approach (those aspects of Shamanism that were common cross-culturally, and  central to all Shamanic practice). You will learn methods for journeying to discover, and study with your own individual spiritual teachers in non-ordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice. We will discuss shamanic healing methods, and application to your everyday life, including working with Spirits of Nature, healing self, healing the land, etc.

Bring a water bottle, snacks, journal, frame drum or rattle if you have them (I have extras if not!)  Please wear comfortable clothing, warm socks, & bring a bandanna or eye cover.  Bring rattles/frame drums if you have them.   Since often people prefer to journey while lying on the floor, you may want to bring a mat to lie on and a blanket to cover up with.  Bring a sack lunch.

TO REGISTER  click here  or e-mail  SpiritWeaver@voyager.net...
Directions and further instructions will be given to you upon receipt of registration…

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RATTLE MAKING WORKSHOP (postponed)
June 15, 2007 Friday.... 6:00-8:00 pm AND June 17, SUNDAY 10am-5pm

June 2nd,2 hr session  AND June 4th, 3 hr session.
2 sessions are needed to complete the rattle. Rattle must dry between sessions.

If you can't make this one, please email us to be put on mailing list for future rattlemaking workshops.

Rattles are very important shamanic tools, used for ceremony, calling the Spirits, and journeying. Making your own tools for spiritual practice is very powerful, and a wonderful way to strengthen your connection to the Spirit World. Interest in making a rattle for your own spiritual use is prerequisite for this workshop.  You will create your own personal rawhide rattle, and can purchase additional supplies for making your own rattles.

Rattles are made with your choice of hides: cow, elk, deer, moose. Rattles /Drums made with choice of hides: cow, elk, deer, moose. All gifts from the animal/plant spirits honored in the creation of these spiritual tools. Honoring Ceremonies are shared.

This workshop will meet in two sessions, due to the nature of rattle making!

Note: We also have handcrafted rattles for purchase. See our website. We can do individual personalized rattles incorporating materials you want used in the making, upon request. We also will handpaint rattles to your specification

We also offer workshops on making your own drums and other personal spiritual items such as
"Personal Altars ” or “Prayer Cards’.  Get our our SACRED CRAFT EMAIL LIST for notice of events!
Peacemakers Reunion
First Weekend in June
at the Leaven Center in Lyons, Michigan

Contact us if interested in more information. This gathering is now open to anyone interested in spiritual and shamanic approaches to healing, conflict resolution, social justice and PEACE!

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May 2007

Celtic Shamanism: Two-Year Training Program 
3rd Session MAY 4-6, 2007 with Tom Cowan from New York  
Please visit his website for more info on Tom! - www.RiverDrum.com
(4th and last session is  Nov. 9-11. 2007)
CLOSED

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4th Shamanism Apprenticeship Program :
Journey of the Open Heart
 with Kate Durda 
Final Session  -  May 12th, 2007
Grand Ledge, Michigan   
     -- closed--    

Peace & Healing Action Group

“Do not give up hope, we were made for these times!”  Clarissa Pinkola-Estes

Meets the second Monday of every month at 7 pm. 
Next meeting is May 14th at  the Peace Education Center , East Lansing
Rainbow Room Annex ( ground floor –next to PeaceEd office)
855 Grove Stree,;  East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 337-8087 
website:  www.peaceedcenter.org

  “ The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes within the souls of people
when they realize their relationship , their oneness, with the universe and all its power,
…it is within each of us”.     -  Black Elk  (Oglala Sioux elder and Medicine Man)

Shamanism: Introduction to the Shamanic Journey
(Note: Only open to those participating in the Medicine for the Earth workshop on May 26-27)
with Kate Durda  in  Chatham, Ontario
May 25, 2007,  Friday 6-9pm
$ 15  pre-registration (received by May 18th; $20 at the door, if space available)
 
Shamanism is an ancient and powerful spiritual practice utilized throughout history and still today to restore spiritual and physical health and obtain self-knowledge. The Shamanic Journey has been called one of the “most remarkable visionary methods used by humankind to explore the hidden universe otherwise known mainly through myth and dream”.   This will be an experiential workshop,  based upon the Foundation for Shamanic Studies
 www.Shamanism.org ) “Core Shamanism” approach (those aspects of Shamanism that were common cross-culturally, and  central to all Shamanic practice). You will learn methods for journeying to discover, and study with your own individual spiritual teachers in non-ordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice. We will discuss shamanic healing methods, and application to your everyday life, including working with Spirits of Nature, healing self, healing the land, etc.

Bring a water bottle, snacks, journal, frame drum or rattle if you have them (I have extras if not!)  Please wear comfortable clothing, warm socks, & bring a bandanna or eye cover.  Bring rattles/frame drums if you have them.   Since often people prefer to journey while lying on the floor, you may want to bring a mat to lie on and a blanket to cover up with.  Bring a sack lunch.

To register:  call Sally Joyce at (519) 351-5703 or email wisewomanway@hotmail.com

Directions and further instructions will be given to you upon receipt of registration…

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Medicine for the Earth:
Restoring Health to Self and Environment
with Kate Durda, M.A.
May 26-27,2007 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada
Cost: $95 Canadian if paid by May 18th; $115 if paid later, or at door, if room. Space is limited. Please register early to ensure a place in the training.
(see also the accompanying May 25th 2 hr Intro to journeying above, for wkshop participants only)

This weekend experiential  training is based on the information in Medicine for the Earth . We experience  how to transform personal and environmental pollution by learning how to transmute negative beliefs, attitudes, and energy which is generated by emotions.  Transmutation works on the principal "As within, so without. As above, so below." Using a specific spiritual methodology, we will work together to restore harmony and balance in our exterior environment by creating positive change within ourselves.
During this experiential training, we will use a powerful combination of guided meditation, shamanic journey work and ceremony, our work will focus on learning to  transform physical,  emotional and mental toxins that negatively affect our health and the health of Mother Earth.
     The process continues with learning how to work in cooperation with helping spirits and the spirits of the land as well as getting in touch with our own internal divine nature to create healing and transmutation. Other key elements and spiritual practices will also be explored which can be easily incorporated into daily life. These methods are necessary and helpful for transforming and transmuting environmental and personal toxins.
     In addition to shamanic journeying, meditation, toning , singing and movement  will be utilized to help change states of consciousness and raise awareness. The work done as a group in collaboration with community and the spirits is truly a life transforming experience.
     Kate & Stephanie have worked with Sandra extensively and have completed her MFE Teacher Training to present this  work.   For info about Sandy Ingerman and/or Medicine for the Earth, see www.shamanicvisions.com/ingerman.html and http://www.medicinefortheearth.com
     It is recommended  that you read Sandra Ingerman's  Medicine for the Earth: How to Transform Personal and Environmental Toxins.
     Note: this is NOT a residential workshop. 

For for more information: Call Kate Durda at 517 543 6754  or e-mail  SpiritWeaver@voyager.net
To REGISTER:  call Sally Joyce at (519) 351-5703 or email wisewomanway@hotmail.com

Directions and further instructions will be given to you upon receipt of registration…

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April 2007

4th Shamanism Apprenticeship Program :
Journey of the Open Heart
 with Kate Durda 
Fourth Session  - April 28, 2007  
Grand Ledge, Michigan   
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Shamanism:  A Spiritual Practice for Everyday Life
with Kate Durda in Midland, Michigan at the Creative Spirit Arts Center
April 29, 2007  Sunday  12:00 -5:30pm
$65 ($5 discount for members)    *** Please register by April 26th!

Class is a pre- requisite for all other advanced Shamanic training and workshops offered.
 
Shamanism is an ancient and powerful spiritual practice utilized throughout history and still today to restore spiritual and physical health and obtain self-knowledge. The Shamanic Journey has been called one of the “most remarkable visionary methods used by humankind to explore the hidden universe otherwise known mainly through myth and dream”.   This will be an experiential workshop,  based upon the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (www.Shamanism.org) “Core Shamanism” approach (those aspects of Shamanism that were common cross-culturally, and  central to all Shamanic practice). You will learn methods for journeying to discover, and study with your own individual spiritual teachers in non-ordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice. We will discuss shamanic healing methods, and application to your everyday life, including working with Spirits of Nature, healing self, healing the land, etc.

Bring a water bottle, snacks, journal, frame drum or rattle if you have them (I have extras if not!)  Please wear comfortable clothing, warm socks, & bring a bandanna or eye cover.  Bring rattles/frame drums if you have them.   Since often people prefer to journey while lying on the floor, you may want to bring a mat to lie on and a blanket to cover up with.

For more information or to register contact Creative Spirit Center at 989 837-1885.  Their mailing address is 1517 Bayliss St., PO Box 1204, Midland, Mi.  48641-1204
You can visit Creative Spirit Center's website at www.creativespiritcenter.org
 Three Year Program in Advanced
with Kate Durda and Stephanie Tighe
April 18-22  2007    *** FINAL SESSION of three year program!
 CLOSED-final session of 3 yr program

4th Shamanism Apprenticeship Program :
Journey of the Open Heart
 with Kate Durda 
FOURTH Session  -  April 28th, 2007
Grand Ledge, Michigan   
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Shamanism:  A Spiritual Practice for Everyday Life
with Kate Durda in Midland, Michigan at the Creative Spirit Arts Center
April 29th, 2007  Sunday  12:00 -5:30pm
$65 ($5 discount for members)    *** Please register by April 22nd, if possible!
$20 repeat class (At Door - $70)

Class is a pre- requisite for all other advanced Shamanic training and workshops offered.
 
Shamanism is an ancient and powerful spiritual practice utilized throughout history and still today to restore spiritual and physical health and obtain self-knowledge. The Shamanic Journey has been called one of the “most remarkable visionary methods used by humankind to explore the hidden universe otherwise known mainly through myth and dream”.   This will be an experiential workshop,  based upon the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (www.Shamanism.org) “Core Shamanism” approach (those aspects of Shamanism that were common cross-culturally, and  central to all Shamanic practice). You will learn methods for journeying to discover, and study with your own individual spiritual teachers in non-ordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice. We will discuss shamanic healing methods, and application to your everyday life, including working with Spirits of Nature, healing self, healing the land, etc.

Bring a water bottle, snacks, journal, frame drum or rattle if you have them (I have extras if not!)  Please wear comfortable clothing, warm socks, & bring a bandanna or eye cover.  Bring rattles/frame drums if you have them.   Since often people prefer to journey while lying on the floor, you may want to bring a mat to lie on and a blanket to cover up with.

For more information or to register contact:

Creative Spirit Center
1517 Bayliss St.,
PO Box 1204, Midland, Mi.  48641-1204
You can visit Creative Spirit Center's website at www.creativespiritcenter.org
Call to register: 989 837-1885 or email creativity@creativespiritcenter.org

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March 2007

Lecture:

Shamanism:  Path of Healing and Empowerment

with Kate Durda,M.A.

 MARCH 6, 2007   6-8pm

$15 ($3 discount for members)    *** Please register by April 22nd, if possible!
At door - $15, no discount

Cost: $15

Creative Spirit Center
1517 Bayliss St.,
PO Box 1204, Midland, Mi.  48641-1204
You can visit Creative Spirit Center's website at www.creativespiritcenter.org
Call to register: 989 837-1885 or email creativity@creativespiritcenter.org

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Peace & Healing Action Circle -  Inaugural Meeting
Monday March 12th, 2007
at the Peace Education Center , East Lansing
Rainbow Room Annex ( ground floor –next to PeaceEd office)

855 Grove Street;  East Lansing, MI 48823 
(517) 337-8087 website:  www.peaceedcenter.org
Please email KATE at Spiritweaver@voyager.net  if you have questions!

   “ The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes within the souls of people when they realize their relationship , their oneness, with the universe and all its power, …it is within each of us”.     -  Black Elk  (Oglala Sioux elder and Medicine Man)

Kate has been on the board of directors, and is starting up this group. Intent of the group is to provide a positive-action group to help create social change lending itself to peace and healthy living, thru spiritual means. It will be creative, fun, healing and satisfying!! Come join us to help ‘dream’ our dream of a better world!   

The Peace & Healing group will provide a positive action group to explore and promote peace, social justice, personal and community healing, and healthy living. Purpose includes: to promote social justice in accordance with higher beliefs; to explore and promote spiritual practices supporting personal and community healing, health, and peace;  and promote a shared recognition of our ‘oneness’ not only with all people, but also all of life. Protest and acts of conscience are critical, but there is much more work needed in our efforts to creating peace, both in ourselves, and in the world.

 Participants will chose the focus, but areas of interest could include:

How to be a spiritual ‘peacekeeper’
Public education and efforts to fostering hope and social action
Community-wide actions for support and direction in times of disaster
Spiritual methods of conflict resolution

Focus on healing for survivors of trauma (vets, domestic assault, abuse,etc) 

Environmental health
Voluntary simplicity
Support for self –healing and community healing

Ceremonies, community movies, reading group(s) and public activities to support the goals and ends of the PEC and Peace & Healing  task force.

Networking with local, national, and international organizations promoting the goals of this task force and PEC
Other

 To join, or more info-contact: Kate Durda, PEC board member

517.543.6754 or email  spiritweaver@voyager.net  or contact PEC!

 Please join us  and  “Be the change you want to see in the world” (Gandhi)

 “Do not give up hope, we were made for these times!”  Clarissa Pinkola-Estes

Shamanism:  A Spiritual Practice for Everyday Life
with Kate Durda  in Grand Ledge, Michigan (near Lansing)
March 18, 2007  SUNDAY  12 noon - 5:00pm
$60 pre-registration (received by  March 14th); $70 at the door, if space available
For those who wish to repeat this class, reduced registration cost of $15.

Class is a pre- requisite for all other advanced Shamanic training and workshops offered.
 
Shamanism is an ancient and powerful spiritual practice utilized throughout history and still today to restore spiritual and physical health and obtain self-knowledge. The Shamanic Journey has been called one of the “most remarkable visionary methods used by humankind to explore the hidden universe otherwise known mainly through myth and dream”.   This will be an experiential workshop,  based upon the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (www.Shamanism.org) “Core Shamanism” approach (those aspects of Shamanism that were common cross-culturally, and  central to all Shamanic practice). You will learn methods for journeying to discover, and study with your own individual spiritual teachers in non-ordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice. We will discuss shamanic healing methods, and application to your everyday life, including working with Spirits of Nature, healing self, healing the land, etc.

Bring a water bottle, snacks, journal, frame drum or rattle if you have them (I have extras if not!)  Please wear comfortable clothing, warm socks, & bring a bandanna or eye cover.  Bring rattles/frame drums if you have them.   Since often people prefer to journey while lying on the floor, you may want to bring a mat to lie on and a blanket to cover up with.  Bring a sack lunch.

TO REGISTER  click here  or e-mail  SpiritWeaver@voyager.net...
Directions and further instructions will be given to you upon receipt of registration…

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4th Shamanism Apprenticeship Program :
Journey of the Open Heart
2nd session with Kate Durda  March 10
Grand Ledge, Michigan   

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February 2007

Shamanism:  A Spiritual Practice for Everyday Life
at BodyWorks Healing Center, in Plymouth
with Kate Durda  in  Plymouth, Michigan
February 4, 2007,  SUNDAY 10am-5pm

Class is a pre- requisite for all other advanced Shamanic training and workshops offered.
 
Shamanism is an ancient and powerful spiritual practice utilized throughout history and still today to restore spiritual and physical health and obtain self-knowledge. The Shamanic Journey has been called one of the “most remarkable visionary methods used by humankind to explore the hidden universe otherwise known mainly through myth and dream”.   This will be an experiential workshop,  based upon the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (www.Shamanism.org) “Core Shamanism” approach (those aspects of Shamanism that were common cross-culturally, and  central to all Shamanic practice). You will learn methods for journeying to discover, and study with your own individual spiritual teachers in non-ordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice. We will discuss shamanic healing methods, and application to your everyday life, including working with Spirits of Nature, healing self, healing the land, etc.

Bring a water bottle, snacks, journal, frame drum or rattle if you have them (I have extras if not!)  Please wear comfortable clothing, warm socks, & bring a bandanna or eye cover.  Bring rattles/frame drums if you have them.   Since often people prefer to journey while lying on the floor, you may want to bring a mat to lie on and a blanket to cover up with.  Bring a sack lunch.

Cost: $100  pre-registration (received by January 26th); $$115  at the door, if space available

TO REGISTER - Contact
Bodyworks Healing Center
819 North Mill Street
Plymouth , MI 48170
Phone Number:  (734) 416-5200

Email Address:  info@bodyworkshealingcenter.com

Website: http://www.bodyworkshealingcenter.com/contact.php

4th Shamanism Apprenticeship Program:
Journey of the Open Heart
with Kate Durda,
Meets five Saturdays, Feb. thru May, 2007  Time:11:00am-5:00pm
1st Session -February 10, 2007
(other dates- March 10, April 7, April 28, and May 12)
held in Grand Ledge, Michigan        
Pre-requisite: Intro Shamanism training; ability to do shamanic journeying (if you don't know how to journey, but still are interested in the apprenticeship, please contact me so we can discuss this).
 
*COST IS SLIDING SCALE. I want to make this program accessible to all who are truly interested! 
Registration is $250 to $350, more if you can, less if you can’t. Payment 'plan' over time is available too, please contact me to discuss!
Please consider what you pay for a massage, or other health/educational session in your decision!   
 
     This apprenticeship program is for those of you who know how to journey, but want to really learn how to work with Shamanism as a spiritual 'practice' in your life!  You will experientially learn about Shamanism, deepen your spiritual practice, and may discover more of your your true selves in this program.  Through Shamanic practice, we  ‘re-member’ who we really are….And we remember, therefore, our true soul’s purpose.  Through this process of remembering, and deepening our understanding and self-knowledge, we can regain our passion for life, our purpose, and we  learn to live/work/create from a balanced, powerful, and deep place of love, personal power, and connection… The journey of the open heart.
      By remembering and healing our ‘selves’, we become part of the larger process of remembering and healing each other, and the environments around us.   “As within, so without".  Shamanism is a spiritual  practice of restoring and maintaining balance, harmony, connection and love…Shamanism is a Path of Healing.
     This program will provide a safe and supportive community for your work. During our on-going training, the same group will meet one Saturday a month for 5 months , and will deepen shamanic journeying skills and other shamanic practices.  

In this program, I will guide you in deepening your shamanic practice and experiences,  and will introduce a lot of experiences including, but NOT limited to:
        Various methods of journeying
        shamanic healing - of self and for others, including healing spirits of place
        divination methods
        working with nature spirits
        shamanic practices from other shamanic cultures
        use of power objects such as rocks and crystals, masks, amulets,
        use of ceremony, ritual, prayer, song, movement, meditation,
        dream work, journaling, etc.

            Each Saturday will include some lecture, lots of experiential work, individually/with partner/ in group. There will be ceremony, dance or song,  and outdoor work at times.  Also, I will support focused time for individual spiritual quests and exploration. Spirituality is about who you are becoming, so the time you spend on your own personal work is very valuable. In addition, there will be group discussions and time for question/answer. 

TO REGISTER or for more information: click here  
OR  Call Kate Durda at 517 543 6754 or  or e-mail  SpiritWeaver@voyager.net
Directions and further instructions will be given to you upon receipt of registration…

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January 2007

Shamanism:  A Spiritual Practice for Everyday Life
with Kate Durda  in Grand Ledge, Michigan (near Lansing)
Jan 27,  2007,  SATURDAY  11:00 - 5:00pm
$60 pre-registration (received by January 20th); $70 at the door, if space available
For those who wish to repeat this class, reduced registration cost of $15.

Class is a pre- requisite for all other advanced Shamanic training and workshops offered.
 
Shamanism is an ancient and powerful spiritual practice utilized throughout history and still today to restore spiritual and physical health and obtain self-knowledge. The Shamanic Journey has been called one of the “most remarkable visionary methods used by humankind to explore the hidden universe otherwise known mainly through myth and dream”.   This will be an experiential workshop,  based upon the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (www.Shamanism.org) “Core Shamanism” approach (those aspects of Shamanism that were common cross-culturally, and  central to all Shamanic practice). You will learn methods for journeying to discover, and study with your own individual spiritual teachers in non-ordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice. We will discuss shamanic healing methods, and application to your everyday life, including working with Spirits of Nature, healing self, healing the land, etc.

Bring a water bottle, snacks, journal, frame drum or rattle if you have them (I have extras if not!)  Please wear comfortable clothing, warm socks, & bring a bandanna or eye cover.  Bring rattles/frame drums if you have them.   Since often people prefer to journey while lying on the floor, you may want to bring a mat to lie on and a blanket to cover up with.  Bring a sack lunch.

TO REGISTER  click here  or e-mail  SpiritWeaver@voyager.net...
Directions and further instructions will be given to you upon receipt of registration…

December 2006

Peacemakers Reunion
December 8-10, 2006
at the Leaven Center in Lyons, Michigan

Weekend available only to persons who participated in the Peacemakers Intensive in Michigan.

Shamanism:  A Spiritual Practice for Everyday Life
with Kate Durda  in Grand Ledge, Michigan (near Lansing)
December 2,  2006 SATURDAY  12:00 - 5:00pm
$50 pre-registration (received by October 11); $60 at the door, if space available
For those who wish to repeat this class, reduced registration cost of $15.

Class is a pre- requisite for all other advanced Shamanic training and workshops offered.
 
Shamanism is an ancient and powerful spiritual practice utilized throughout history and still today to restore spiritual and physical health and obtain self-knowledge. The Shamanic Journey has been called one of the “most remarkable visionary methods used by humankind to explore the hidden universe otherwise known mainly through myth and dream”.   This will be an experiential workshop,  based upon the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (www.Shamanism.org) “Core Shamanism” approach (those aspects of Shamanism that were common cross-culturally, and  central to all Shamanic practice). You will learn methods for journeying to discover, and study with your own individual spiritual teachers in non-ordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice. We will discuss shamanic healing methods, and application to your everyday life, including working with Spirits of Nature, healing self, healing the land, etc.

Bring a water bottle, snacks, journal, frame drum or rattle if you have them (I have extras if not!)  Please wear comfortable clothing, warm socks, & bring a bandanna or eye cover.  Bring rattles/frame drums if you have them.   Since often people prefer to journey while lying on the floor, you may want to bring a mat to lie on and a blanket to cover up with.

TO REGISTER  click here  or e-mail  SpiritWeaver@voyager.net...
Directions and further instructions will be given to you upon receipt of registration…

November 2006

Medicine for the Earth Reunion and Healing Ceremony
with Kate Durda & Stephanie Tighe
November 4,   Grand Ledge, near Lansing, Mi.
$35 registration received by Thursday November 2/  $45 at door
Time will be 12 Noon - 5pm.
***   Giving and Receiving the Healing we need!! ****

We are very happy to invite past MFE participants to this First Annual MFE gathering/reunion
It's a good time to get together  and do ceremony, don't you think??  If you have a healing pratice, come regenerate with others. If you are relatively new to MFE practice, come deepen your experience!

We will share/present:
Selected review of Medicine for the Earth work, to deepen our experience with transfiguration
Selected exercises from Sandy Ingerman's "Healing with Spiritual Light" work,
and explore the 'latest' of Earth work experience, 
During the day, we will do personal journeys, and some partner healing work.

We will end the day with a Transfiguration/Healing Ceremony, followed by a small "feast".
Please bring a very light snack/ or beverages to share.
 

Please bring:

Drums and rattles (we'll have extras if you don't)
Eye Cover/ journal
WATER to drink
To share: a very light snack/ or beverages (no kitchenhere, so keep it simple)
Item for community altar!
Ceremonial garb if you wish
Let's build our shamanic community! There will be a 'community check-in', and general networking!

Let's build our shamanic community! There will be a 'community check'in', place for fyou to distribute flyers about your shamanic groups/worskhops/ceremonies... and general networking!

Must contact Kate at 517.543.6754 or Spiritweaver@voyager.net by November 3 to attend!
Will give directions to those who are registered, or confirmed in attendance.

TO REGISTER:  Please send $35 check/m.order made out to KATE DURDA, and mail to :

Kate Durda
Box 539,
Grand Ledge, MI 48837

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Celtic Shamanism: Two-Year Training Program 
with Tom Cowan    from New York  see his website -www.RiverDrum.com
May 12-14, 2006, Nov. 10-12, 2006, May 4-6, 2007, Nov. 9-11. 2007
CLOSED

October 2006

Human Spirit Expo
Kate Durda, MA will be speaking on Shamanism from 3-4 pm. 
Keynote speaker is Dan Millman, author of "Way of the Peaceful Warrior"
October 7, 2006  in Holt, Michigan
for more information see the website:  www.humanspiritexpo.com or call 517 488-2459
Be sure to stop by the Spirit Weavers booth and register for a free handmade rattle.
 

Shamanism:  A Spiritual Practice for Everyday Life
with Kate Durda in Midland, Michigan at the Creative Spirit Arts Center
October 8, 2006,  Sunday  12:00 -5:30pm
$65 ($5 discount for members)    *** Please register by October 5th!

Class is a pre- requisite for all other advanced Shamanic training and workshops offered.
 
Shamanism is an ancient and powerful spiritual practice utilized throughout history and still today to restore spiritual and physical health and obtain self-knowledge. The Shamanic Journey has been called one of the “most remarkable visionary methods used by humankind to explore the hidden universe otherwise known mainly through myth and dream”.   This will be an experiential workshop,  based upon the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (www.Shamanism.org) “Core Shamanism” approach (those aspects of Shamanism that were common cross-culturally, and  central to all Shamanic practice). You will learn methods for journeying to discover, and study with your own individual spiritual teachers in non-ordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice. We will discuss shamanic healing methods, and application to your everyday life, including working with Spirits of Nature, healing self, healing the land, etc.

Bring a water bottle, snacks, journal, frame drum or rattle if you have them (I have extras if not!)  Please wear comfortable clothing, warm socks, & bring a bandanna or eye cover.  Bring rattles/frame drums if you have them.   Since often people prefer to journey while lying on the floor, you may want to bring a mat to lie on and a blanket to cover up with.

For more information or to register contact Creative Spirit Center at 989 837-1885.  Their mailing address is 1517 Bayliss St., PO Box 1204, Midland, Mi.  48641-1204
You can visit Creative Spirit Center's website at www.creativespiritcenter.org
 

Shamanism:  A Spiritual Practice for Everyday Life
with Kate Durda  in Grand Ledge, Michigan (near Lansing)
October 14, 2006 Sunday   12:00 - 5:00pm
$50 pre-registration (received by October 11); $60 at the door, if space available
For those who