Walking the Healing Labyrinth

Celebrate Fall Equinox

For each of us the search is different. Some seek healing of the body, a release from physical pain. Others seek release from emotional trauma, abuse, abandonment, anger or fear. There are those on a path of forgiveness and those on the path of prayer. There are many reasons to walk the sacred path.

The labyrinth is a simple unicursal walk towards a center of stillness where answers may be found. One travels a winding path drawn on Mother Earth, in and back again, in a journey which becomes a living metaphor representing all paths healing and wholeness. Join us in this profound and centering exercise of communal prayer and healing: a ritual of the embodiment of true Peace.

Learn the History of the Labyrinth
Learn how to construct a Labyrinth for yourself
Join us for a moonlit walk of the Labyrinth followed by a pot luck dinner and discussion of your experience.

The Magdalene and the Goddess

Exploring the DA Vinci Code

If you are like many other readers the world over, you may have been both shocked and intrigued by the revelations in Dan Brown’s best selling book, THE DA VINCI CODE.
And like many other women the world over, the information shared in his book may have struck a chord of recognition deep within… was the Magdalene truly the Bride of Christ? Is there truly a conspiracy among those in power to subvert the teachings of the wise feminine voice?
Who is “the Goddess” and what does that mean for me, as a woman, and for the world at this time of transition.

Introduction to Tarot

Learn How the Tarot Works!
Learn the history of the Tarot!
Learn the importance of ethics and reading

Tarot is an ancient art of divination which has modern implications as a counseling tool. Understanding the background, origins, and symbology of the cards is important to becoming a good reader. Understanding the ethics of reading the cards, and developing a world view in which to anchor your readings is paramount to becoming an excellent reader.
Interested in continuing and deepening the process to learn to read the cards for yourself or others? We will organize a more in-depth class for avid seekers.

Shaman

When Spirits ride the wind
Shamanic Journey Work

What is Shamanism
Worldwide, spiritual healers called “shamans” (from a Siberian word for a type of medicine person) have the ability to commune with both the conscious, physical reality we presently inhabit, as well as an alternate reality in which spirits of animals, plants, human, and non-human guides await to help us find answers towards emotional, spiritual and physical healing. Modern research has shown that this ability to “shamanize” is alive and well and just as applicable today just as it was for our ancestors.

How does it work?
Shamanic visioning is a lot like lucid dreaming. When we hold a posture we change the neural pathways to the brain and move beyond our bodies into the realm of spirit. Information is gained through an experience of color, symbols and images which the facilitator helps the visioner understand. Deep and profound information is gathered in this way

The Process
In his workshop we will focus on two postures, Calling the Spirit Guides and Healing Bear Posture. Accompanied by drumming or the sound of the rattle we assist the spirit in moving beyond the body to the realms between the worlds. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your journal. It is recommended, thought not necessary to eat lightly or fast before coming to this event to assist in visioning: bring a snack.

Instructor:
Cris McCullough and Vici Williams, a.k.a The Labyrinth Ladies, share a private practice which integrates holistic approaches to counseling with cutting edge and ancient ways (art, yoga, movement, shamanism, Celtic spirituality, Goddessing, dream incubation and Labyrinth work) to deepen the healing experience for their clients at Therapeia Integrative Wellness in Newport, RI. Vici’s roots lie deep in the Celtic realms from the time of her youth spent in England and her expertise in the Celtic mysteries is unsurpassed. Cris’s roots run deep in the Native American traditions yet both disciplines overlap in the teaching of Women’s Mysteries and in the many programs they present together.

The Labyrinth has been offered at Women & Infant’s Hospital, the YWCA Women Wellness Weekends at Camp Fuller, the Annual Women’s Sacred Arts Festival, and at colleges and churches, hospital, and private venues in New England. For more information on offerings log on to www.holisticri.net/therapeia

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