Isthmus

Isthmus programme of events

1 Hanover Square, Silver St, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8BT.

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This is a project that started (as many do) over cups of tea as we were working together at Glastonbury Natural Health clinic. We felt it was time to offer a response to the gathering awareness of ecological crisis and the instinctual sense that this is also a time of transition and transformation (named by many in the deep ecology movement as 'The Great Turning').

We feel that at this time of fragmentation and disconnection there is a need to move away from old forms and remember the deeper reality of oneness and interconnectedness.

This fragmentation is both personal and global. We live with the cost on all levels of our being and it influences all aspects of our lives and the life of the planet.

Central to the healing process is the idea of the Anima Mundi, the soul of the world, Gaia as a living spiritual being.

The Isthmus project is about developing trainings/events/and community gatherings that involves exploring our relationship with this living intelligence and addressing the sense of fragmentation and disconnection. In this we are in good company... we draw from the mystical traditions, alchemy, poetry, story and mythology, dream-work, the deep ecology movement, traditional medicine systems, living systems theory and psycho-spiritual psychotherapy.

This project aims to gather people together to practice the knowing of the heart, encouraging each other in individual and collective transformation.

Summer/Autumn Programme 2008

Tuesday Meditation

(On a summer break- but re-starts in September)

7.30-9pm weekly (by donation)

'Incubation' meditation practice based on the work of Parmenides & Empedocles, re-connecting to the roots of the western tradition.The practice brings you into the awareness of all five senses simultaneously and re-opens a doorway to the 'common sense' which we lost centuaries ago. We will explore this ancient method of healing and transfomation, drawing on the work of Peter Kingsley, the Illiad and the Odyssey.

Led by by members of the Isthmus group. Space limited so if you are interested in coming please phone 01458 833382.

 

Wednesday August 6th 7pm-9pm- at Chalice Well Gardens

Re-connection - an introduction to the work of Joanna Macy

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A ‘Deep Ecology’ evening at Chalice Well Gardens with a film showing of Joanna Macy telling the story of the Shambala Warrior Prophecy and experiential work with Dearbhaile Bradley and Jane Sanders. Arrive 6.45 for 7pm -£7/£5 Please book in advance: 832044

Click here for more information about Joanna Macy's work

Healing Roots

A Foundation Course in Shamanic Healing

By Ros Cuthbert

Picture by Ros Cuthbert

  May 17-18th and September 13-14th 2008. Venue: Moorlinch near Glastonbury, Somerset.

with Andrew Johnson and Jane Dagger

A two part non-residential course created for herbal practitioners and others with an interest in the role of Celtic Shamanic Healing, Plant Spirit Medicine and Celtic Traditional Medicine. CPD credits are awarded to AMH herbal practitioners completing this course.

At this time when the scientific model is increasingly emphasised this course offers an opportunity to balance the benefits of this approach by reconnecting with the heart and soul of the western healing tradition. We will be drawing on the indigenous healing wisdom of Britain and Ireland and learning skills that help us to reclaim the power of our healing roots. This foundation course is for beginners, it teaches Celtic and traditional folk healing methods, shamanic journeying and how to gather spirit allies.

The course includes talks, practical and experiential work, some of which will be in the garden and surrounding countryside. There will be individual, group and paired work. Supportive printed material is included. Shamanic tools and books will also be available to buy. Read more about Folk medicine

JANE DAGGER has been involved in many aspects of traditional folk magic, healing and shamanism for most of her life. She has a passionate working relationship with Britain and its myths and traditions. For the past 15 years she has taught workshops on Celtic Shamanism with Caitlin and John Matthews as part of the Faculty of Inspirational & Oracular Studies (FiOS). She works as a shamanic healer and maker of shamanic tools in Dorset. FFI: jane-dagger@tiscali.co.uk

ANDREW JOHNSON MAMH. MBANT. RIr. has been in clinical practice for 23 years, he has a background in social work; and a clinical practice that includes herbal medicine, nutritional therapy, iridology, kinesiology, healing and shamanic healing.

Course fee: £280 inclusive of the two weekends, printed material, lunches, light snacks and teas.
To secure a place at a reduced fee send a 50% deposit of £120 (£60 for each weekend) before 1st March 2008 = total fee £240.

Lunches, teas and snacks at the weekends will be from mostly organically grown sources with options for vegetarian/vegans, wheat and sugar free.

Anima Mundi

Reconnecting with the Soul of the World

Saturday 20th September 2008     10.00am – 5.00pm

With Ulrike Pahl

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The Soul of the World is Asleep

The Earth is a living organism with a physical body and a soul - the Anima Mundi. This is the light through which the whole of matter is woven and which is visible in nature.
Each of us carries a spark of this light in us. By making it conscious to ourselves and giving it back to the Anima Mundi, the soul of the world can awaken again and magic can come back into life.
In the first part of this unique and much-needed workshop, Ulrike sings ancient melodies that realign our inner light to the light of the Anima Mundi. These melodies have different effects on each listener. In the second part, we are taken on a journey into the archetypal realm, where we make a conscious connection with the soul of the world and witness the process of her awakening.
                                                  
    Workshop Location: Glastonbury, Somerset

To book and for more information including help with accommodation
Tel: 01458 833382/832021 or email link

Cost: £50 which includes lunch & refreshments.     Cheques made to: J Crovetto and sent to The Isthmus Program, 1 Hanover Square, Silver Street, Glastonbury BA6 8BT