Embrace of the Earth - Shamanic Burial

This shamanic ritual is a profound way to truly connect with the powerful energy of the Earth…

The experience has been described as a combination “vision quest” and “full body meditation”. Drawing from the Toltec Tradition of Central America, this ceremony is inspired by the intimate connection that the Toltecs have with the land. It is a ceremonial initiation and rite of passage where participants are buried overnight in the earth to receive the powerful healing and loving energies of Mother Earth. The experience may be used in contemporary spirituality to activate deep shifts in consciousness and heightened connection with energies of the earth.

“Please note that this initiation has been safely practiced by several hundred initiates during the last 20 or so years by shamanic researcher Victor Sanchez. The practice is totally safe - no soil is placed on the initiates, you can be physically removed from the tomb at any time if necessary, and the facilitator stays awake and vigilant the whole night in close proximity to the tombs while feeding the central fire and offering blessings and prayers. The physical dimension to the rite is only one small part - it simply helps facilitate the altered states that are the main element of the rite. This rite of passage is so unique, empowering, and nurturing that by the end of the night most initiates want to stay longer in the ground before they rise from the tomb into the sun and "sprout" into a new form of being.” James Endredy, author of Earthwalks

Outcomes
Obtain clarity and vision in personal matters
Heal and absorb emotional wounds
Mark a significant life change and rite of passage
Bury the “old” self and allow the birth of the new
Recapitulate life events
Recharge personal energy before or after a demanding task or challenge
Experience in a tangible way the profound love and healing energy of the Earth

facilitator
After a 2 year journey from Mexico to Chile, Michael Stone worked at The New York Open Center, the largest centre for holistic learning in the United States. During this time he consolidated sacred indigenous teachings learnt during his travels, and continued studying with teachers and shamanic practitioners from around the world (including Core/Neo Shamanism, Celtic, Tibetan, Mayan, Incan, Toltec, and Native American). It was during this time that he had a profound personal experience as a participant on the ‘Embrace of the Earth’ weekend (facilitated by James Endredy and Manolo Cetina, Toltec practitioners), and was inspired to facilitate this journey for others.

After being away for 7 years, Michael returned home to Australia in 2003. Since then, he has shared his passions in the shamanic traditions with others seeking to deepen their connection to the elements of nature. Since his return, he has facilitated the ‘Embrace of the Earth’ for over 50 participants, including Greg & Alison, the founders of Gudhara Holistic Sanctuary.

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investment
Includes simple cabin accommodation in a bushland setting on Friday evening, in-ground accommodation on Saturday evening, organic vegetarian meals, morning and afternoon teas. The weekend commences from 5.00pm Friday 4 December and concludes 3pm Sunday 6 December. To register please fill in the attached form and email/post/fax with payment to Gudhara Holistic Sanctuary. More detailed information on what to bring, how to prepare for the weekend and directions to the venue will be provided on registration. Investment is $575 earlybird rate until 5 November 2010 and $650 thereafter.

This workshop is strictly limited to 8 participants. Book now to avoid disappointment!