Honoring the Ancestors with Shaman Adhi Two Owls

Honoring the Ancestors

with shaman, Adhi Two Owls

Sunday, October 27, 2013, 1-5 pm

The Ancestors weave their stories through us as we journey in the physical world.  We remember them as Mothers, Fathers, Grandparents, Wise Ones, and Tricksters.  In this workshop, we will explore many ways to honor our ancestors, drawing from different traditions, and exploring contemporary practices to bring us closer to their insights from the other side.

The time around the full moon in October is traditionally seen as a doorway to the realms of the souls who have departed.  The veils between the worlds are thin, and we can leave offerings to help nourish and honor who our ancestors were, and who they have become.  

In this workshop, Adhi will cover many types of offerings, building ancestral altars, making ancestral effigies, and several different ceremonies.  We will also take a shamanic journey.

Cost: $45, in advance, $50 on the day of the class.

Bring to class:  Your journal, photographs of ancestors, and a yoga mat and/or blanket to sit on.

Class will be held at Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster, PA, across the cobblestones from Central Market.  Stop in or phone 717-290-1517 to register.

Adhi is a traditionally-trained shaman and has been studying the rattle as a tool for transformation for almost 20 years.  She draws from many different teachers and their wisdom.  Adhi is an accomplished artist, energy worker, Radiesthesiologist (vibrational dowser), and researcher. Her primary area of study is sacred objects, ritual items, magical tools and the temple sciences that guide them. She has spent that last 2 decades understanding deeper patterns and energies that make them work. Adhi's formal training is from the Kansas City Art Institute. Other training is in Bio-geometry, Reiki, Shamanism, Buddhism, and advanced energy sciences. Adhi travels and teaches all over the world.

Working with a Shadow Book, with Adhi Two Owls

Working with a Shadow Book

with shaman, Adhi Two Owls

Friday, October 25, 2013, 6-9 pm

Writing is one of the most powerful ways to create inner dialogue, and to move ideas and thoughts toward creative manifestation. In some traditions it is also a way to address the deeper things that we don't talk about or express openly. These "shadows" can misguide us in subconscious ways that can cause setbacks in our lives. During this evening together we will explore shadow as metaphor and substance. Adhi will guide us in creating a shadow book and using it to bring about meaningful changes in our lives, as well as a tool to confront the secret darkness that often separates us from our authentic self.  She will share transformational journalling techniques.

Cost: $30, in advance, $35 on the day of the class.

Bring to class:  A blank book, pens, pencils, markers to write and draw with, and a yoga mat and/or blanket to sit on.

Class will be held at Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster, PA, across the cobblestones from Central Market.  Stop in or phone 717-290-1517 to register.

Adhi is a traditionally-trained shaman and has been studying the rattle as a tool for transformation for almost 20 years.  She draws from many different teachers and their wisdom.  Adhi is an accomplished artist, energy worker, Radiesthesiologist (vibrational dowser), and researcher. Her primary area of study is sacred objects, ritual items, magical tools and the temple sciences that guide them. She has spent that last 2 decades understanding deeper patterns and energies that make them work. Adhi's formal training is from the Kansas City Art Institute. Other training is in Bio-geometry, Reiki, Shamanism, Buddhism, and advanced energy sciences. Adhi travels and teaches all over the world.

Lunar Woman: a Kundalini Yoga workshop series with Padmani Kaur

Lunar Woman

a Kundalini Yoga Workshop Series

 With Padmani Kaur

“First recognize the creativity of the Creator. The moment a woman recognizes and understands that she is the creativity of the Creator, confidence as a woman comes to her.” ~ Yogi Bhajan

For 6 weeks we will gather together to understand aspects of ourselves as women.  Practicing Kundalini Yoga, meditating, and discussing a theme each week will help us to recognize how we are the creativity of the Creator.  Themes will include woman as a grace of god, women as meditative beings, and foods for women. We will learn simple practices to do at home so that we can stay connected through the week. Join a community of sisters to experience your depth as a Lunar Woman.

All classes will be held at Radiance, 9 W Grant St., in the heart of downtown Lancaster, across the cobblestones from Central Market.  To register, stop in or call Radiance 717-290-1517.

Dates: Mostly Tuesdays - September 24, October 1, 10, 22, 29, November 5, 2013

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Cost is on a sliding scale $125.00 to $85.00

Padmani Kaur (Christine Cappabianca,E-RYT) practiced Hatha Yoga for 9 years & taught for 5 years. The philosophy of tension release, increased energy, & feeling happier motivated her to then study & teach Kundalini Yoga (6 years now). She believes in a gentle approach so that each student can experience the beauty & benefits in the science of Kundalini. Christine is an I.K.Y.T.A. certified teacher as well as a Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT200) with the Yoga Alliance.

Shamanism as a Way of Life: an Introduction with Adhi Two Owls

Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 1 to 5pm, at Radiance in Lancaster

The purpose of the class is to give participants an overview of the tradition called "Shamanism". This class will be the introduction to a longer series of deeper study for those who may wish to further their interest in Shamanism.

Shamanism is found all over the world and takes on many cultural/social forms relating to its function within these communities.  A Shaman in it most basic definition is some who has mastery of communication with spirits.  The first spirit they work with is their own and this requires training and guidance from a teacher and the commitment of the student to be guided and supported by the unseen or spirit world.  This ability to navigate the seen and unseen worlds gives the Shaman the tools to bring about balance in the world around them.

Each culture has its own spin on how this works with in their social structures, and there are many different types of Shamans. They are usually divided into three groups:

1. Mundane/Lower world Shamans - or those who work primarily in this world, with the ancestors, and nature spirits as healers and spiritual guides.

2. Middle world Shamans - who work with the Elementals and higher beings as diplomats to negotiate things such as the weather, balancing the elements of a region, and fighting evil forces. These types of work to keep the "Matrix" of this reality whole.

3. Upper world Shamans - are rare and they communicate only to the very upper beings. They are in a constant state of ecstatic trance.

And, of course, there are crossovers and combinations among the three.

In this class participants will have the opportunity to see a traditional "Mesa" or sacred bundle, experience the use of the frame drum and rattle for trance meditation, as well as learning the traditional and contemporary place of the shaman in society.

Bring a journal to class, and whatever you need to sit comfortably on the floor if that is possible for you.  If sitting on the floor is not comfortable, we have chairs.

 Class will be held at Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster, PA, across the cobblestones from Central Market.  Stop in or phone 717-290-1517 to register.  Cost is $45.00 in advance, $50.00 on the day of the class.
 

Yoga Nidra Practice with Joy Kirstin

Yoga Nidra: Deep Relaxation Meditation with Joy Kirstin

at Radiance, in the heart of downtown Lancaster
Thursday evening, September 12, 2013, 6:30-8pm

Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) helps us release long-held subconscious feelings and beliefs that give rise to self-destructive patterns, and assists the nervous system in relaxing deeply.  Rooted in ancient yogic teachings, this guided meditation is practiced while lying down, and has been clinically proven to assist with insomnia, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and PTSD.   It facilitates an effortless entry into a deep meditative state where your wholeness and authenticity await.  Practitioners can continue to reap the benefits at home using a CD recording. 

Beginners and experienced practitioners welcome; no movement involved.  Dress in comfortable, loose-fitting clothing, and if possible, bring a pillow and blankets.  The evening will include a brief explanation of Yoga Nidra, a one hour practice, and time for questions. 

This class will be held at Radiance, 9 W Grant St., Lancaster, PA  17603, across the cobblestones from historic Central Market.  Cost for this workshop is $20.00. To register, call Radiance at 717-290-1517, or stop in.

 Joy Kirstin

Joy lives and teaches in the Washington, DC area.  She was introduced to Yoga Nidra in 2003 and immediately began incorporating it into her work with individuals and groups. Her Yoga Nidra explorations are influenced by the teachings of Rod Stryker, Richard Miller, and a 25-year background in embodied, ecstatic intentional spiritual practice. She is a Certified iRest Yoga Nidra teacher, and creator of the popular Yoga Nidra CD, Deep Relaxation and Personal Transformation. www.joykirstin.com