Thirteen Moons
Everyday Medicine Woman
Session One Session Two Session Three Session Four
Session Five Session Six Session Seven Session Eight
Session Nine Session Ten Session Eleven Session Twelve
Session Thirteen
Thirteen Moons
An Everyday Medicine Woman Event

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 2009 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 23, 2010. Click here for detailed information on January's session.

02. Becoming a Daughter of Mother Earth: Learning how to nurture and receive unconditional self-love. February 6, 2010.Click here for detailed information on February's session.

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 6, 2010.Click here for detailed information on March's session.

04. Self-Esteem Part I: Welcoming our personal power by reconnecting and rebalancing our masculine/feminine centers and dissolving self-consciousness. April 3, 2010.Click here for detailed information on April's session.

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 8, 2010. Click here for detailed information on May's session.

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 5, 2010. Click here for detailed information on June's session.

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 10, 2010.Click here for detailed information on July's session.

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 7, 2010. Click here for detailed information on August's session.

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 11, 2010. Click here for detailed information on September's session.

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 9, 2010.Click here for detailed information on October's session.

11. Uncovering and Recovering Life Purpose: Making ourselves available to our destiny by finding our individual gifts, purpose and direction. November 6, 2010.Click here for detailed information on November's session.

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 4, 2010.Click here for detailed information on December's session.

13. Wise Women—Honoring Our Elders: Seeing old age as a place of vision, prayer and grace. January 2011 tba.

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., 2nd Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60654
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. You can now pay online with paypal. See link above.

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Susan A. Lipshutz, L.C.S.W., has more than 25 years of experience teaching and practicing integrative psychotherapy. She brings a foundation in Western medicine and indigenous spiritual practices to her work. Previously, she has served as the Director of Behavioral Sciences for the Family Practice Residency Training Programs with the Illinois Masonic Medical Center and West Suburban Hospital. Today, as a student of crosscultural spiritual practices including Andean wisdomkeepers
and Mapuche ceremonialists, Susan integrates the ancient divine feminine wisdom of our grandmothers with her own powerful modern teachings, crafting an easy-to-understand style of empowerment and self-love attuned to the complexities of today’s modern woman. Because the sacred feminine archetype is always growing and evolving, Susan is dedicated to weaving this understanding into ongoing training, studies and sacred journeys around the globe, as well as in her individual practice in Chicago. She has worked to create intentional communities where healing and evolution can occur at the
deepest level, and encourages others to offer their personal change in service of the greater collective. Her passionate work in support of universal divine feminine wisdom teachings, embodying heartfelt love and shared purpose, offers both women and men the realization of an ancient and timeless dream – a dream that we have the privilege and responsibility not only to witness, but also to co-create. Susan also has a private practice for integrative psychotherapy and can be reached at (312) 787-7077.

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