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The Thirteen Moons Seminar Series is an invitation to
change a woman's personal, cultural and spiritual reference points
from the stationary sun-signifying the masculine-to one more in
harmony with our bodies, cycles and intuitive approach to life:
the moon. By aligning with the flow of nature, we rebalance our
natural rhythms and can get in touch with our most authentic selves.
The foundation of the Thirteen Moons Series is based on cross-cultural,
earth-honoring spiritual principles that are simple—yet extraordinarily
powerful—ways to help women find the wholeness we have lost in today’s
disconnected society. Because we can trace all of our current cultural,
ethnic and religious ancestry to indigenous roots, these teachings
bring us back to core principles of self, womanhood and our connection
with nature. They awaken the wisdom of our great-grandmothers, connecting
us to a timeless knowledge that honors our own sacredness. This,
in turn, allows us to make clear choices that can heal our bodies,
grow our spirits and bring relationships into harmony with our hearts.
Each of the thirteen seminars will speak to every woman in a unique,
intimate and deep way. And while individual topics may spark more
immediate interest, we highly recommend that you experience all
of the seminars—not only because consistent participation will enhance
greater personal growth, but also because this is an opportunity
to create a supportive community with like-hearted women. In keeping
with indigenous principles, seminars will combine: teachings, experiential
journeys, interactive exercises and meditations, plus related exercises
to do at home to anchor the topic that was covered in your own life.
The intention of these seminars is to feed the spirit, engage the
mind, clear and balance the emotions, center the energy and motivate
the heart.
You need no previous studies in indigenous or spiritual traditions
to attend, only an open mind and heart, as well as a desire to create
or deepen a hands-on spiritual practice that you can integrate into
your daily life. Come join a community of spirited women hungry
to reawaken the divine and earthly goddess within. Together we can
heal, grow, remember, evolve—and become beautiful, juicy and wise
co-creators of our own personal journeys. Seminars will be held
on the following Saturdays during 2008 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
01. 13 Moons Overview—An
introduction to the series and an overview of the feminine life
cycle. January 26, 2008. Click
here to learn more about Session 1.
02. Becoming a Daughter
of Mother Earth: Learning how to nurture and receive unconditional
self-love. February 9, 2008. Click
here to learn more about Session 2. Read
Susan's letter.
03. Recovery of
the Natural Self: Clearing blocks and old messages that inhibit
the natural flow of feelings, our creative gifts and spontaneous
joy. March 8, 2008. Click
here to learn more about Session 3. Read
Susan's letter.
04. Self-Esteem
Part I: Welcoming our personal power by reconnecting and rebalancing
our masculine/feminine centers and dissolving self-consciousness.
April 12, 2008. Click
here to learn more about Session 4. Read
Susan's letter.
05. Self-Esteem
Part II: Revisiting the cultural and familial beliefs about our
beauty and power in order to make peace with and celebrate our bodies.
May 3, 2008. Click
here to learn more about Session 5. Read
Susan's letter.
06. Sexuality—Retrieving
our Power: Understanding ways to tap into, express and utilize sexual
energy as a means for healing and liberating the whole self. June
7, 2008. Click
here to learn more about Session 6. Read
Susan's letter.
07. Cleansing Our
Hearts: Journeying into this sacred chamber to better appreciate
the sensitive nature of the feminine spirit and to invite purification
and restoration to the center of the self. July 12, 2008. Click
here to learn more about Session 7.
08. Creating Healthy
Relationships—With Self, Others and the Divine: Learning the art
of listening and honoring our inner truth as well as finding courage
to oice the authentic self. August 9, 2008.
09. Love and Partnerships:
Exploring fears that lead to the restriction of intimacy. Learning
that a blend of self-respect, trust and faith can allow for the
creation of healthy boundaries and a deep union. September 6, 2008.
10. Every Woman as
"a Mother of the Creative Force": Giving ourselves permission to
deeply embrace motherhood so we can fully experience and explore
the wonders of birthing— babies, dreams, projects, ideas—and nurturing
that which we love. October 11, 2008.
11. Uncovering and
Recovering Life Purpose: Making ourselves available to our destiny
by finding our individual gifts, purpose and direction. November
8, 2008.
12. Moonpause—A Time
of Power, Liberation and Choice: Embracing the indigenous view of
menopause as the time when women come into their personal medicine
and wisdom. December 13, 2008.
13. Wise Women—Honoring
Our Elders: Seeing old age as a place of vision, prayer and grace.
January 2009.
While attending all 13 sessions will provide you with the best
understanding and experience of the Thirteen Moons cycle, you also
can choose to participate in individual sessions for $60. In addition,
we offer discounts if you purchase either the Half Moon series,
six sessions for $330 (save $30) or the Full Moon series for $660
(save $60). Please note that if you sign up for the Half Moon series
you are free to attend the six sessions of your choice.
Location: The series will be held at:
Yoga Now
742 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, Illinois 60610
For directions, go to www.yoganowchicago.com
For more information, email us at 13Moons@everydaymedicinewoman.com
or call 773-509-4947 and leave a message. We will get back to you
as quickly as possible.
Click here to download the registration form.
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