*** Currently there is a lull in the scheduling of classes & gatherings.
Check back in the new year (2010) for new offerings!
Below is general information about our classes.
Mystical Shamanist Classes with Lesley Tao Mowat
Join us in gatherings and classes to experience and learn about Shamanism, an important spiritual path during this time in our human and planetary evolution.
Call (215) 813-7409 for more info & to register!
These classes MUST be pre-registered.
We have decided to use a "suggested donation" system of payment for classes.
The suggested donation is what we consider to be a fair exchange for our time, effort, expenses, etc. for the class. We ask you consider this & then make a heartfelt donation based on your financial ability. Our hope is that this will allow all those with sincere desire to take these classes and no one will be kept away due to financial stress. Feel free to donate more if you wish to help support the work!
Bio: Lesley Tao Mowat "Nurturing Your Sacred Path of Wholeness and Healing"
Tao is a Shamanic Healer / Teacher, Ordained Interfaith Minister and Musician. Tao has been on a spiritual path for over 28 years, she has studied and practiced Shamanism intensely for over twelve years. A graduate of The Foundation for Shamanic Studies' advanced 3 year program, she also has been trained in teaching Shamanism by Sandra Ingerman (author of Soul Retrieval and Medicine for the Earth). She is a founding member of The Society of Shamanic Practitioners. tao@mysticalshamanist.com 215.813.7409
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Core Shamanism is a spiritual practice using healing or divination methods in which practitioners journey to other realities and work with teachers or power animals they find there - the helping spirits. Usually this is done with some type of monotonus percussion helping the Shaman enter and leave an altered state at will. This technique of the journey is found in many cultures all over the world, going back thousands of years. We all have shamans as ancestors. Core Shamanism uses the methods which are near universal and is not cultural specific. It provides us a way to access the helping spirits - including the spirits of nature, become closer to the web of life and live in tune with the cycles of nature.
Sacred Drumming is working with Vibration... Energy in the form of Sound. Throughout history Sound has been used by spiritual seekers & healers in the form of drumming, chanting, toning, rattling, bells, bowls and many other forms. Research has shown that drumming can change our brainwaves to deepen meditation/trance and also can help the immune system stay strong. We can use drumming as a way to be in rhythm with the cycles of Nature and find Sacredness inside Ourselves. With the shamanic journey, we can recieve songs and rhythms from the helping spirits to use in our lives. The possibilities are endless.
For All classes:
We will use frame drums with beaters. Bring such a drum and a rattle if you have them. We have a limited number of drums for use. Also bring a bandana to cover your eyes, a blanket or something to lie on, warm socks, a notebook and pen.
"The ocean was swirling round me - it took form, then dropped form. I heard mother ocean say over and over; remember, remember, remember who you are, remember ..."
- Lesley Tao Mowat, from a shamanic journey.