Healing Ground Monthly Events
Our monthly events included opening and closing of sacred space, healing and drumming circles, Oneness Blessings, some childrens activities and wonderful
presentations.
Delicious chai, scrumptious sweets and tasty hot soup and savouries were
provided by from the sensational Chai Brothers and Sweet Sisters at our very
own Chai Cafe and people enjoyed time in between presentations to enjoy the
company of other likeminded beautiful souls.
Many thanks to everyone involved for being a part of The Healing Ground
in 2012 ♥ What an amazing year it was!!!
presentations.
Delicious chai, scrumptious sweets and tasty hot soup and savouries were
provided by from the sensational Chai Brothers and Sweet Sisters at our very
own Chai Cafe and people enjoyed time in between presentations to enjoy the
company of other likeminded beautiful souls.
Many thanks to everyone involved for being a part of The Healing Ground
in 2012 ♥ What an amazing year it was!!!
Sunday, August 19th
Labyrinth Walk and Presentation
One of Australia's leading authorities on Labyrinths, Cedar Prest, introduced us to the Labyrinth using a power point display with some background history of labyrinths, with the Classical and Chartres patterns. She also spoke about the designing of a good meditational walk. After a brief 'how to prepare', healing ground participants enjoyed an experience of the magic of a personal journey into their interior and the balancing of left and right brain, walking one of Cedars indoor Labyrinths. All were left feeling amazingly centered. Labyrinths are still intriguing people because they continue to work at many surprising levels.
Cedar Prest enlarged her Art practice into the meditational realm after turning 60 with the aid of a Churchill Fellowship in 2003 to study at the University of Creation Spirituality and at Grace Cathedral to become a Labyrinth Facilitator. Since then she has been designing Labyrinth specifically for Australian settings and facilitating ritual walks. She believes that there are basic principles for a good labyrinth design which mean we do not have to put classical or Chartres designs into our landscape.
The paths should be wide enough to allow people to pass without loss of focus and curved left and right enough to make the route to the centre an unpredictable journey. One has to let go and just trust the walk process.
For more information visit www.labyrinthlinkaustralia.org or phone Cedar on 08 73299163.
Nature Oracles - Every Day Tools For Growth and Insights
This presentation was grounded in the philosophy that information for growth, insights and transformation is all around us, all of the time... the natural world and elemental realm in particular is a lovely energy to tune into for these insights.
Participants brought along a piece from nature (leaf, stick, flower, petal, seed for example). Tanya facilitated an invocation and divination process, giving each participant the opportunity to receive a message, insight or energy from their piece of nature. Many people will be familiar with the use of oracle cards or runes, for example, to divine messages....utilising the natural world is just another way of doing this.
This presentation concluded with a healing process, where a vibrational 'feeding in' of their nature piece could be accessed to to integrate the energy of their piece for further healing and insights. (The vibrational 'feeding in' is akin to taking a vibrational essence such as a bush flower or crystal essence... only instead of taking drops under the tongue, we access the essence of the plant/nature piece through energy)
Participants brought along a piece from nature (leaf, stick, flower, petal, seed for example). Tanya facilitated an invocation and divination process, giving each participant the opportunity to receive a message, insight or energy from their piece of nature. Many people will be familiar with the use of oracle cards or runes, for example, to divine messages....utilising the natural world is just another way of doing this.
This presentation concluded with a healing process, where a vibrational 'feeding in' of their nature piece could be accessed to to integrate the energy of their piece for further healing and insights. (The vibrational 'feeding in' is akin to taking a vibrational essence such as a bush flower or crystal essence... only instead of taking drops under the tongue, we access the essence of the plant/nature piece through energy)
Tanya Wilson offers workshops and courses in journey meditation and spiritual development. Some of the workshops you may come across are her "Tarot Weaving", "Sacred Women's Journey" or "Moon Wisdom" workshops.
Spiritual, personal and soul development is a personal and professional focus for Tanya. She runs meditation classes and workshops throughout Adelaide. Tanya has recently released her Full Moon Guided Meditation CD - Mandala Moon, with amazing Adelaide Composer and Musician, Alexander Waite Mitchell. Tanya has studied with Tibetan Masters in Buddhist Teachings, including meditation, and merges this grounding with her own unique style of Guided Journey Meditation.
Tanya is also an intuitve reader and energy worker, who works from Crystal Wave at Grange.
Spiritual, personal and soul development is a personal and professional focus for Tanya. She runs meditation classes and workshops throughout Adelaide. Tanya has recently released her Full Moon Guided Meditation CD - Mandala Moon, with amazing Adelaide Composer and Musician, Alexander Waite Mitchell. Tanya has studied with Tibetan Masters in Buddhist Teachings, including meditation, and merges this grounding with her own unique style of Guided Journey Meditation.
Tanya is also an intuitve reader and energy worker, who works from Crystal Wave at Grange.
Sunday July 15th
Sacred Space, Earth Energies & Singing The Earth To Life PLUS Navigating The Medicine Wheel
Our heartfelt thanks goes to Martin Samson and Lucy Crawford for their wonderful geomancy presentation. It was fascinating learning about the Earth's chakras and ley lines, the plumed and rainbow serpents and how energy moves around our beautiful planet. Lucy and Martin spoke of the positioning of sacred sites on major ley lines and spoke of the local ley line that runs through Kangaroo Island and the Adelaide Hills. They explained how we can send healing energy into the earth, with intent and ritual, and how an energetic imprint is thus inscribed upon the land. Martin and Lucy then guided us to tap into creation and natrue, through the sacred power of intuitive intonation of sound as we experienced 'singing the land'. This was a moving and high vibrational experience .
And much gratitude to Prue Blackmore of Thrive by Design for her brilliant insights on the directions and energies of the Medicine Wheel, and how we can harness these energies for our own support and healing. Prue explained how the wheel is a mirror in which we can better see what is going on within us, and enables us to gather surrounding energies into a focal point and to commune with Spirit, Self and Nature. We also enjoyed a powerful guided meditation with Prue, followed by a closing of our circle. The intimate group then enjoyed some drumming before heading home. See information about our presenters below.
About our Presenters
Martin Samson has worked in Australia since his 1992 ordination as a priest of The Christian Community Church (founded by Rudolf Steiner). Martin has broadened his work in Australia through meeting and working with the Aboriginal people and their spirituality in the outback, and through working with energetic/living forces and geomantic principals, internationally. www.geomythicalcommunity.com
Lucy Crawford has been practising as a fully registered architect since 1990. Lucy tutors in selected architectural studios at Adelaide University and Uni SA. Further to this Lucy holds workshops and talks on sacred space, and continues developing a sustainable architecture forum for sacred architecture through ‘Light Earth Architecture’. www.lcarchitecture.com.au
And much gratitude to Prue Blackmore of Thrive by Design for her brilliant insights on the directions and energies of the Medicine Wheel, and how we can harness these energies for our own support and healing. Prue explained how the wheel is a mirror in which we can better see what is going on within us, and enables us to gather surrounding energies into a focal point and to commune with Spirit, Self and Nature. We also enjoyed a powerful guided meditation with Prue, followed by a closing of our circle. The intimate group then enjoyed some drumming before heading home. See information about our presenters below.
About our Presenters
Martin Samson has worked in Australia since his 1992 ordination as a priest of The Christian Community Church (founded by Rudolf Steiner). Martin has broadened his work in Australia through meeting and working with the Aboriginal people and their spirituality in the outback, and through working with energetic/living forces and geomantic principals, internationally. www.geomythicalcommunity.com
Lucy Crawford has been practising as a fully registered architect since 1990. Lucy tutors in selected architectural studios at Adelaide University and Uni SA. Further to this Lucy holds workshops and talks on sacred space, and continues developing a sustainable architecture forum for sacred architecture through ‘Light Earth Architecture’. www.lcarchitecture.com.au
Prue Blackmore is a Transpersonal Counsellor and Art Therapist with over 30 years of experience in Psychiatry and Mental health. She works across the spectrum of life’s issues from birth to dying and death. Her background as a mental health practitioner is across assessment and acute admission, inpatient and community services, Developmental Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Depth Process work, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Transpersonal Counselling, Art Therapy, Shamanic Practice, Psychodynamic Bodywork and Trauma Resolution.
She has also developed her own powerful and innovative techniques that provide extraordinary release and insight into life time issues and patterns - often in the space of one session. Her one on one practice and group work offer unique and transformative possibilities for change across the spectrum of life’s issues. Prue's philosophy for healing is drawn from a wide and varied journey and she takes an eclectic approach. She uses mainstream models of therapeutic intervention as well as myth, ritual and energetic and embodied techniques of healing.
Prue has a clear awareness that we are creatures of amazing potentials and possibilities existing across multiple streams of consciousness. She facilitates a process of accessing these resources for use in the ‘here and now’ moment of the clients’ own journey. See www.thrivebydesign.com.au
Prue has a clear awareness that we are creatures of amazing potentials and possibilities existing across multiple streams of consciousness. She facilitates a process of accessing these resources for use in the ‘here and now’ moment of the clients’ own journey. See www.thrivebydesign.com.au
Sunday June 17th Power of Forgiveness Meditation plus Soul HeART Beat & Sacred Sound
Rosalind Sansbury of Nurturing Humanity shared truth, wisdom and inspiration about 'The Power of Forgiveness', discussing how healing and powerful this gift of love is to yourself and for humanity. Specifically looking at Self Forgiveness and then gently taking our gathering on a meditation, guiding us to connect to our higher self, higher wisdom and a process of healing on Self Forgiveness. The Self Forgiveness meditation provided an opportunity for healing, release, renewal and empowerment.
Petta Kneelah Musolino of celestialcity.com.au presented The Soul HeART Beat - Sacred Sound and Art - with the sacred sounds of medicine drum and crystal bowls. Our gathering was guided on a brief meditative journey continuing the theme of self love and forgiveness. Then expressed naturally our Soul's HeART felt passions in creative drawing.
About our Presenters
Rosalind Sansbury of Nurturing Humanity
Rosalind has been a Reiki/Theta Healer practitioner for 4 years and facilitating Spiritual Workshops and Retreats for the last 3 years. She has produced a meditation CD “Simple Beginnings”, which gently guides and nurtures you to a journey within. Rosalind is soon to be releasing her first book Nurturing Wisdom – “Daily Inspiration To Be All You Can Be” this book is a nurturing tool to empowerment and inner peace.
Contact Rosalind through her website www.nurturinghumanity.com.au and 'like' her facebook page for daily inspirational insights http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nurturing-Humanity/193388967335
Rosalind has been a Reiki/Theta Healer practitioner for 4 years and facilitating Spiritual Workshops and Retreats for the last 3 years. She has produced a meditation CD “Simple Beginnings”, which gently guides and nurtures you to a journey within. Rosalind is soon to be releasing her first book Nurturing Wisdom – “Daily Inspiration To Be All You Can Be” this book is a nurturing tool to empowerment and inner peace.
Contact Rosalind through her website www.nurturinghumanity.com.au and 'like' her facebook page for daily inspirational insights http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nurturing-Humanity/193388967335
Petta Kneelah Musolino has been facilitating workshops, classes and private healing sessions professionally for 10 years. She will gently guide each person on their creative expression if required. These workshops were specifically created for those that would say "I cant draw" or "I wish I could be more creative". She has observed many overcome personal challenges with creating art and continue to shine in their natural expression. Its a fun experience suitable for children, novice artists right through to advanced. Its all about giving ourself permission to have a go, enjoy and explore in a safe compassionate setting. Contact Petta through her website www.celestialcity.com.au
Sunday, May 20th Sound Healing, Chanting and Oneness Blessing Event
What a wonderful afternoon we had at The Healing Ground on the day of The Ring of Fire, Great Pleiadian Eclipse Alignment. After our opening circle and white sage smudging, our guest presenter Robert March led our full house in some drumming. We then laid down to receive a blissful immersion of sound from the Didgeridoo, played by Peter Green, and the Gong, played by Ahilya Lucille Horsfall. This really built up some energy in the space and got us all tingling from top to toe!
What a wonderful afternoon we had at The Healing Ground on the day of The Ring of Fire, Great Pleiadian Eclipse Alignment. After our opening circle and white sage smudging, our guest presenter Robert March led our full house in some drumming. We then laid down to receive a blissful immersion of sound from the Didgeridoo, played by Peter Green, and the Gong, played by Ahilya Lucille Horsfall. This really built up some energy in the space and got us all tingling from top to toe!
After a short break for delicious Chai and tasty treats from The Chai Brothers and Sweet Sisters we returned to the space and enjoyed Robert leading us in some chanting, accompanied by his Shruti Box. It was great to see both those experienced and those new to chanting united in voice for peace and healing. Our session closed with people receiving Oneness Blessings from eight beautiful Deeksha Givers in attendance, whilst bathed in the glorious vibration of Robert's White Stone Carillon Crystal Bowl singing. People then laid down in Shavasana for a little while to allow the energy of the day to integrate. Our infinite Love & Gratitude goes to all who contributed to making this wonderful afternoon possible. Om Shanti ♥
About our Presenters
Robert March (aka Roberto) is a naturopath specializing in sound and vibrational healing. He has been a student of sound yoga for over 40 years. Roberto has authored 15 books and CDs on various topics in sound and vibrational healing including:
Bringers of the Golden Ball
Yeshua Magdalena in the Lineage of the Avatars
The Mystical French Adventure
Sound Healing... Riding the Wave of Sound from Stress to Ecstasy
The Grace Art and Science of Vibrational Healing
Roberto can be reached through his website www.bhagavandharma.org
Bringers of the Golden Ball
Yeshua Magdalena in the Lineage of the Avatars
The Mystical French Adventure
Sound Healing... Riding the Wave of Sound from Stress to Ecstasy
The Grace Art and Science of Vibrational Healing
Roberto can be reached through his website www.bhagavandharma.org
Ahilya Lucille Horsfall, MsT is a multi-talented sound healer, massage therapist, yoga instructor, and initiator of the Munay Ki Rites.
Ahilya went on a five week journey to the Peruvian Andes where she was initiated for the third time into the Munay Ki Rites directly from the lineage holders of the ancient Laika tradition. She was the Director of the Santos Wellness Centre in Adelaide South Australia for four years serving thousands of individuals in their personal fitness and health care needs. She has been an avid yoga practitioner, gong healer, and teacher of the ancient arts and sciences of yoga and chanting since 2000.
Contact Ahilya on 0419 810 174 for an appointment.
Ahilya went on a five week journey to the Peruvian Andes where she was initiated for the third time into the Munay Ki Rites directly from the lineage holders of the ancient Laika tradition. She was the Director of the Santos Wellness Centre in Adelaide South Australia for four years serving thousands of individuals in their personal fitness and health care needs. She has been an avid yoga practitioner, gong healer, and teacher of the ancient arts and sciences of yoga and chanting since 2000.
Contact Ahilya on 0419 810 174 for an appointment.
First Monthly Gathering & Opening Ceremony ~ Sunday April 15th, 2012
About 60 people (including children) united to enjoy a wonderful time connecting with Spirit, starting to build The Healing Ground Community. The afternoon started with people drifting in and enjoying a Chai in our beautiful Chai Cafe, chatting with others and checking out our networking tables. We then gathered into a healing circle in the main hall, where we invited loved ones and all beings into the space energetically. We heard the story of the prophecy of The Rainbow Warrior, and then Samuel Schmid and Matthew Kuhn (White Feather) led us outside in a procession, by drumming a heart beat.
Prue Blackmore, www.thrivebydesign.com.au opened our Medicine Wheel (with assistance from Anne from Three Bears Drums), and spoke to us about the importance of Sacred Space. Everyone was smudged with white sage and 'sang the wheel open' by chanting the four directions. Prue always speaks so eloquently and from the heart in these ceremonies and is a seasoned Sweat Lodge Facilitator and active in shamanic practice.
About 60 people (including children) united to enjoy a wonderful time connecting with Spirit, starting to build The Healing Ground Community. The afternoon started with people drifting in and enjoying a Chai in our beautiful Chai Cafe, chatting with others and checking out our networking tables. We then gathered into a healing circle in the main hall, where we invited loved ones and all beings into the space energetically. We heard the story of the prophecy of The Rainbow Warrior, and then Samuel Schmid and Matthew Kuhn (White Feather) led us outside in a procession, by drumming a heart beat.
Prue Blackmore, www.thrivebydesign.com.au opened our Medicine Wheel (with assistance from Anne from Three Bears Drums), and spoke to us about the importance of Sacred Space. Everyone was smudged with white sage and 'sang the wheel open' by chanting the four directions. Prue always speaks so eloquently and from the heart in these ceremonies and is a seasoned Sweat Lodge Facilitator and active in shamanic practice.
Prue Blackmore of www.thrivebydesign.com.au opened our Medicine Wheel (with assistance from Anne from Three Bears Drums), and spoke to us about the importance of Sacred Space. Everyone was smudged with white sage and 'sang the wheel open' by chanting the four directions. Prue always speaks so eloquently and from the heart in these ceremonies and is a seasoned Sweat Lodge Facilitator and active in shamanic practice. Unfortunately we had to dismantle the wheel at the end of the day, though we are in the process of seeking council permission to leave a permanent wheel there.
We then returned to the hall where we enjoyed a drumming circle which was led by Anne of Three Bears Drums, who kindly provided two big Pow Wow drums, beaters, some hoop drums and rattles, which she herself had hand crafted (see their website) www.nativeamericandrums.com.au Anne got the crowd fired up with some Indian Chants. White Feather of White Feather Healing Therapies www.featherenergy.weebly.com was a great support with the drumming and chanting.
We then enjoyed some casual connect and reflect time, enjoying chai and tasty treats from Chai Brothers & The Sweet Sisters -www.facebook.com/pages/Chai-Brothers-the-sweet-sisters/159324564168617?ref=ts. Then Prue helped out in facilitating the creation of a community Mandala. There is still plenty room on our Mandala for some more love, so we will bring it along to future events with paint in tow, for the community to continue to add their flair and energy to it.
All in all a very uplifting and fun day! Thank you so much to all who came along and special thanks to Prue, Anne, White Feather, Samuel and Andrew and Crew of Chai Brothers. The space that Chai Brothers Created for our cafe was divine. Sorry no pics!
All in all a very uplifting and fun day! Thank you so much to all who came along and special thanks to Prue, Anne, White Feather, Samuel and Andrew and Crew of Chai Brothers. The space that Chai Brothers Created for our cafe was divine. Sorry no pics!