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JOURNEY to the
GODDESS WORKSHOP

An experiential journey to connect with the Divine Feminine.

Saturday 12th April 2008
10am - 4pm plus evening ceremony
7pm - 9pm.
Sunday 13th April 2008, 10am - 5pm.

Cost:£85.00 per person.
A £40 deposit is payable upon
booking.

Location: Subud Hall
2a Baildon Road
Shipley
West Yorks
BD17 6AE

To book:
please print off our booking form and send this along with your deposit to the address on the form. You can also pay online using Paypal by clicking the button below.

If you love ceremony and the old ways, want to experience the sacredness of a sacred circle, and are looking to open up to the many names, faces and energies of the Goddess then you'll love this workshop.

This two day journey is a personal journey into the heart of the Goddess. You may already have established a connection to the Goddess or it may be that these are your first steps.

The reasons people undertake this journey are many, and none are ever the same. Some come to the Goddess to heal, reflect or explore. Others come searching for something indefinable, or with an inner knowledge this is where they should be.

The workshop is facilitated by women dedicated to the Goddess who will present you with an opportunity to discover what Goddess means to you. The journey's are always about empowerment and self-discovery as you move deeper into the heart of the Goddess. We are here to facilitate your own discoveries and aid you along the way.

The workshop is held in an old Church Hall with plenty of space, high beamed wooden ceiling, kitchen, toilets, small garden, balcony and two break-out rooms.

 

SATURDAY

We meet at 10am on the Saturday morning and after a warm drink and introductions we begin by opening our sacred circle and ceremonially cleansing ourselves using the four elements of earth, air, fire and water.

We then take a journey around the Celtic Goddess Wheel of BrigitAna and explore the qualities of the Goddess as Maiden, Lover, Mother and Crone, and Mother of Air, Fire, Water and Earth. This is followed by a beautiful guided visualization for you to personally connect with these aspects of the Goddess.

We talk about ceremony and the beauty of white magic. We look at the Goddess archetype we connect most strongly to. We weave our magic of hearth, home and extended family and prepare for our evening ceremony. (4pm- 7pm time for dinner and to get your glad rags on for the evening ceremony).

We return after dinner at 7pm for a very special experience with the Goddess in which we dress up in our Goddess finery and are led by the facilitators through a connection ceremony and labyrinth walk. Using masks we dance into ecstasy with the Goddess and draw Her energy into our bodies. We use masks so we can be free from our insecurities and inhibitions which prevent us from dancing and expressing ourselves. It is our fears that are the true masks.

SUNDAY

On Sunday morning we venture into nature (an ancient moorland where our Goddess loving Neolithic ansectors once lived, carving rock and builidng stone circles). We connect to the Earth Mother and ask for insight and quest for vision. In silent space we return for lunch and we make preparations for our farewell ceremony and our vows for taking the work forwards in our own lives.

Once back in the warmth of the Hall we come together around the sacred cauldron and share our journeys whilst molding Goddess shapes from clay or paint. We uncover the meaning of our creations and take time to look into each others and give our insights.

After lunch we journey beyond the Earth to look at the the Goddess as the Starry Mother. We are shown faces of the Goddess beyond the moon and look at the feminine divine in balance with the masculine.

Finally we say our farewells with a ceremony of thanks with participation for all.

 

There are no prerequisites for attending this journey. We have many people from all walks of life and religious backgrounds attending. All that we ask for is that you are willing to be taken on this journey and to accept whatever comes your way.

You will need:

  • Waterproof clothing including trousers and sturdy walking footwear with good anckle support for the outdoor bits.
  • Something personal to add to the altar representing your presence (items will be returned to you).
  • Goddess finery - clothing for the evening ceremony (unsure of what to wear, have a look at these images from the 2006 Glastonbury Goddess Conference for inspiration).
  • Your Goddess mask, either home-made or purchased.
  • Lunch for both days.
  • Note books and pens.

Alexandra Chaloner is 35 years old founder of Goddess Within and a practicing non-denominational Priestess. She presides over meaningful ceremonies, teaches about the nature of the Goddess and the old ways.

Alex was raised Roman Catholic & in her early 20's chose Wicca as her spiritual path. These days her spiritual practice is eclectic, with the Goddess playing a leading role.


Lynda Haigh is a Goddess Within Priestess dedicated to lighting pathways to personal freedom.

She is a lifelong seeker of truths and aims to open doors to wholeness for others through her work.

Lynda is a Sister of Dragons who works with Earth energies and the Mother Goddess.

Tania Hudson is 41 years old, a Priestess of the Goddess, practicing Witch and Ceremonialist. Tania has followed the pagan path since her early teens. She has her roots in Wicca, elements of Druidry and Shamanism.

Tania is dedicated to helping people celebrate the magic of the Goddess in a way that brings our ancestors' traditions to life in the 21st century.

Rebecca Morton is 34 years old. Her spiritual background is eclectic, influenced mainly by the Gods and Goddesses of old.

Rebecca holds a degreee in Theatre and specialises in ritual theatre, bringing to life the myths and mysteries of the old ways.

 

 

For a selection of accommodation close to the venue click here

Shipley Subud Hall
2a Baildon Road
Shipley
West Yorks
BD17 6AE

map of location click here.

Trains: nearest railway stations, Baildon or Shipley links from Leeds and Bradford stations.

Bus service: 963 from Bradford - Ilkley Route, 737 Bradford - Shipley - Leeds/Bradford Airport, 760 Keighley - Leeds service.

Journey planner in West Yorkshire: http://www.yorkshiretravel.net/


To book:
please print off our booking form and send this along with your deposit to the address on the form.

 

Pay online with Paypal or your card, click below.

 

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