Sacred Arts & Nature Observation
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››NEW! Foraging, Gathering, and the Mindset of the Hunter-Gatherer
In our modern world of strawberries and August, tomatoes in January
and anything we want any time we want it, we have lost touch with the
mindset that kept our ancestors alive and thriving through the tens of
thousands of years prior to modern transportation and refrigeration methods.
The Mindset of the Hunter-Gatherer revolved around the seasons; they
lived and died in accordance with their readiness and ability to gather
what was available when it was ready. If you missed the acorn harvest
one year and your previous stores were not enough to feed your family
through the winter you could not just run to the grocery store to buy
another bag — you starved, your family starved, your people starved.
Re-adjusting our minds and heightening our awareness to that sort of seasonal
mentality takes some doing, but for those who wish to eat locally, return
to the land, live lighter on the earth, practice sustainable-living principles
or just be more in tune with the natural world around them, the Hunter-Gatherer
Mindset is an essential part of making those dreams a real and vital part
of your existence.
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old Time is still a-flying:
And this same flower that smiles to-day
To-morrow will be dying.
—Robert Herrick, 1648
Nature Observation & Awareness
So often when we move through the woods and fields and other natural
landscapes we don't even realize how much we miss!
Learn to move through
nature in her own rhythm, discover the language of the birds, and open
yourself to a world you may have only dreamed existed.
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Awareness 1: Reconnecting
This is a voyage of self-discovery, both inward and outward. A time to reconnect with your inner voice, and with the rhythms of the natural world. Rediscover a state of being that our modern society takes from us at a very early age. Experience increased awareness, clarity of purpose, and an inner calm that will stay with you after you return to everyday life.
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Drum Making
Since the advent of primitive culture, drums have held a sacred place as instruments of communication, of prayer, and of healing, as well as the basis of music all around the world. In this class you will build your own hand drum and beater to take home, and learn how to use the drum to influence internal and external energies.
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Rattles
Rattles were some of the first musical instruments of our ancestors and are still held sacred by many peoples around the world today. A powerful vehicle to influence healing, participate in ceremonies, or just create music, rattles are expressions of the builder and the energy they wish to convey. They can be made from an almost infinite variety of materials, in a myriad of different methods. In this class you will build various types of rattles and begin to discover their secrets as you learn the many ways in which their enticing sound can be applied.
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