Shamanism

Shamanism is the most time tested system of purposeful integration of
mind, emotion, body and soul.

Caroline teaches the principals of shamanic journey; the oldest
method of healing and connecting with the spirit world. She
incorporates this with a very gentle approach to movement and with
the absolute simplicity of meditation.
All of Carolines workshops have some shamanic content as this is the
nature of her work and is grounded in physical body practices.
Ecstatic dance is itself a shamanic practice. However these in particular include more traditional teachings of shamanic
work. Including Shamanic journey, guided journeys, healing, ancestral
work and the discovery of power animals, teachers and allies.

Dunderry Park, Ireland. A five day residential workshop. Shamanic healing, ancestral release and movement meditations.

I thoroughly enjoyed how you taught /facilitated the class, when you explained about the elements and how we can use/relate this to our everyday lives at the beginning of the class, it was like the session took on a different dimension,as a result of a deeper understanding of the nature of the class. The music really enabled me to become the element. I totally 'get' what you are saying about the elements speaking to us, and allocate time to specifically commune/connect with each of them, outside of the dance.
Thanks Caroline, I look forward to the next time. Bring On 2009!!! Janelle (cork class)

The elements are our oldest ancestors. They are our teachers and guides. In this work you will connect with the spirit of each of these elements, dancing and moving with them. Asking for support from the earth, creative energy from the fire, connection to spirit throught the embodiment of air and deeply cleansing our lives in the waters of life.

You will engage with what has been since the very beginning of time, working through our own ancestral lines to heal and change old patterns of behaviour, leading to more freedom in our hearts, minds and souls. Always with gratitude and acceptance.

You will experience this unique movement journey, a very simple movement meditiation which allows you to drop deeply within the body. In this place of deep relaxation you are able to become more fully aware of your body. Which leads you into a greater awareness of how you are breathing, how your heart is beating and how your 'emotional body' feels. Once connected to the emotion (energy-in-motion) we begin to find extended body movements that enable us to release held in emotion, and negative thought patterns. As the body releases so then the heart opens more fully and allows in more joy, happiness and gratitude for life. From the place of gratitude we become more receptive to the teachings of Spirit, and with a greater level of wisdom we become more able for the challenges that life presents to us. Includes meditation, visionary skills, ritual and ceremony.

Carolines approach to shamanism is one of gentle integrity. She works from her own experience of the shamanic world bringing in her own life experiences which she shares with you. She is an instructor in 'heart medicine'.