THE JOINING – WORKSHOPS

 

 

 

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Dance the Passion and the Power

Kitsiri De Silva

Sri Lankan Primal Dance Creator

 

Celebrate the difference of the Masculine and the Feminine in the Fire, the Passion and the Awe of primal dance and sacred ceremony.

 

 

 

The Path of the

Elder

Amrita Hobbs

 

Exploring eldership opens the deeper implication of our lives on this earth and the important part we play in the lives of younger people. This workshop will include ritual.

 

 

 

Sacred Union

John Russell & Kaliana Rose with Joining Elders

 

Healing and opening of the heart lies at the core of sacred (or tantric) union. Igniting the remembrance and creation of the flame of truth in relationship.

 

 

 

Joy of Singing

Brian Martin

Singer, Composer, Teacher & Choirmaster with

Noeline Banova-Martin

Kinesiologist, Reiki Master and ‘Life Skills’ facilitator nationally and internationally.

 

Discover the simple pleasure & healing of a cappella singing!! A magical experience that opens the heart and connects to spirit.

 

 

 

The Agony and the Ecstasy of Living

Falu and Michael Eyre

International seminar presenters

 

How to create more and more bliss bombs in your life

 

 

 

Relationship Recovery

Gary Simpson and Robyn Isaacs

 

In this Fun and Interactive workshop you will learn about,

 

·     The latest scientific research around how men and women are different. Particularly in the areas of Love, Sex, Intimacy & Relationships.

 

·     How to work with and accept  and respect these differences so as to move beyond the old models of gender stereotyping.

 

·     The latest research around the indicators and causes of why relationships don’t last.

 

·     Some basic skills so you can act positively on these indicators and not end up being another divorce/failed relationship statistic.

 

·     How to develop and apply Emotional and Social Intelligence as a relationship skill that creates love, trust and intimacy.

 

 

 

 

Rhythm for Life

Benji Williams

Drumming Master

 

Rhythms to build a powerful life of passion, joy and connection.

 

 

 

Die before you die

Pravas

 

An experiential workshop using movement, sound and stillness. We explore the creativity of this transition / transformation and you will leave with clarity together with renewed appreciation of every living moment.

 

 

 

Surrender

Jo O’Shaunessy

Social worker, counsellor and group facilitator

 

Meditation and bioenergetic work. move and meditate and morph.Vision yourself in order to flow forward. Give up a habit, a resentment, arelationship ... whatever

 

 

 

The Tantric Bliss of Heart Connection (women only)

Oceana

 

Go on a Tantric journey to celebrate the feminine in her mystery and power. Connect. Open your heart. Be present in mind, body and spirit.Tantric tips to spice up your love making.

 

 

 

Masculine Orende (Men only)

Rudran Brannock

Soul Polisher and Social Artist

 

Consciously using our life force to develop the orende: presence, naturalcharisma, personal authority and power as a man.

 

 

 

The Heart of Connection

Kean Buckley and Kathleen Kingsbury

Relationship facilitators

 

Rediscover the art of deepest relationship by opening yourself to your fullest. Come and share yourselves in a group that is totally receptive to you at your core.

 

 

 

Flirting for Men

Peter Thomas

Planet Radio visionary

 

Flirting for the sake of the dance. The power of intent. Serious flirting - making a connection.

 

 

 

Cuddle Party

Andrew Barnes

Director - Awakening Within Academy of Therapeutic Arts

 

An opportunity to see a fresh point of view, to learn new language and patterns of being and to become conscious, communicative cuddlers.

 

 

 

 

Mandance (men only)

Kitsiri de Silva

 

Connecting with the core Masculine through powerful primal dance rhythms

 

 

 

A Wise Woman’s Journey

(women only)

 

Amrita Hobbs

 

 

 

Through ritual we revisit transitional times in a woman’s life. We reweave on a soul level what may have been missing. We gather our wisdom.

 

 

 

 

Voice Play

Brian Martin and Imogen Wolf

 

 

Playing with the voice, improvising and literally making it up on the spot! Create vocal grooves – ‘jamming’ with the voice.

 

 

 

 

 

Sounding the

Sacred Masculine

(men only)

John Russell

 

Under the guidance of ‘the Ancient Father Circle’, we will be drawing on our beautiful male intuition and voices to generate personal and group healing, culminating in joyous celebration.

 

 

 

 

 

Opening the Heart (women only)

Kaliana Rose

 

The way of the Divine Feminine is to nurture and share knowingness and wisdom. As women our power to create is infinite. Restore our heart’s true radiance and surrender - to love and be loved.

 

 

 

 

 

Love, Sex & Relationship Addiction:

a Quest for Wholeness

(Men only)

Gary Simpson

Elder and therapist

 

This interactive and experiential workshop will explore some of the fundamental themes around Love, Sex and Relationship addictions and how they provide insights and pathways into each man’s quest for Wholeness and Love.

 

 As Dr. Harville Hendrix , author, family & couples therapist, says, "We are born in relationship. We are wounded in relationship. And, we are healed in relationship."

 

In this workshop you will learn about some of the common forms of relational co-dependence for men, how these can become roadblocks to loving and lasting relationships. How to remove these roadblocks, and develop pathways that actually lead to healing and wholeness.

 

 

 

 

Creating Safety in Relationships

(women only)

Robyn Isaacs

Gestalt therapist

 

For Women who have experienced some abuse in their relationships or childhood, and would like to learn new skills in living and loving respectful relationships.

 

 As a co-facilitator of groups for women who have experienced abuse, I am privileged to explore ways unpacking what exactly is abusive behaviour; this does not always mean physical abuse. However, it is important as we accept responsibility for our own behaviour; we are never responsible for someone else’s actions.

 

Together we unpack all the different faces of controlling behaviour; abuse can be verbal, emotional, physical, psychological, social or Sexual.  Isolation plays a large part in this cycle, without awareness it is easy to normalize or minimalise each action, though when looked at, we can start to lift the veil on this Issue.

 

We look at the cycles of violence, we can become trapped in, and learn new techniques of negotiation and empower ourselves with safe ways of communicating, and creating stronger boundaries that lead to healthy choices and loving ways of relating.

 

 

 

 

Honouring your Yes and Respecting your No

Jessica Nuygren and Trevor Cohen

Heart Energetics facilitators

 

Knowing our No is respected creates safety for surrendering to our Yes in relationship. How do we know our No? How do we know our Yes? Where are our boundaries in relationships?

 

 

 

 

Alchemy of the

Heart (Completion and Renewal)

Aravindha D’Angelo

 

Rituals of universal guidance, renewal and contract of completion. These rituals and contracts enable us to let go of our past

 

 

 

 

 

Men and Women in Business

Piet Croess

Professional speaker, facilitator and coach

 

The workshop is an interactive and enjoyable process combined with real life experience and supported by an open forum period.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Heart - Physically, Emotionally and Spiritually

(men only)

Mark Purcell

yogi and physiotherapist

 

The aim of this workshop, which by the way is for both Men and Women, not just for Men as advertised in the brochure, is to take the participants on a journey through these three levels. We will be doing some experiential work on these levels to help those attending to tap into the Heart and gain further insights into this wondrous part of our beings.

 

We will look at recent research, which has been able to scientifically prove the connection between the Heart and our states of wellbeing.

 

Interestingly for me, this is a confirmation of what I have always "felt" to be true, and what I have learned from my study of Yoga. However it is good to see the "Joining " of science and Spirit.

 

I welcome you to come on this journey with me at "The Joining", and I look forward to our connection.

 

 

 

 

 

The Spirit of Gender

Terry Bishop

 

On the journey to wholeness, each of travels through phases of life that are more oriented to the masculine or feminine ways of perceiving and responding to the world within and the world of form we encounter through our senses. In the 21st century, the polarities are reversed from what was modeled for us by previous generations. We have moved on from the old stereotypes, but most of us are yet to find ways to balance the power of masculine presence with the openness of feminine surrender.

 

In this workshop, we’ll look more deeply into the archetypal masculine and feminine principles and enquire into our preferences as they exist within each of us, and how our orientation may be influencing our relationships. We’ll also explore techniques to find balance within ourselves and become skillful in our choices of how we orient ourselves in different situations.

 

 

 

Tantra Heart

(women and men)

Oceana

 

Melt and merge & enjoy the divine chemistry. Come into the present moment thru heart opening processes. Surrender. Celebrate.  Be passionately alive as you reconcile your spirituality and your sexuality

 

 

 

Other Activities

 

 

Opening and Closing ceremonies with Ceremony Master Robin Clayfield, The Joining Elders and others.

 

Powerful and moving ceremonies which open and close the gathering with depth, joy and reverence.

Dreaming and designing of our Joining Ceremonies will reflect the needs, themes and energies of the community gathered together for this, the 6th 'Joining'. Each year the ceremonies gather more power and potency as the energy of the Joining builds and the Elders stand more strongly in their power and beauty. Song, sound, rhythm and motion weave in and around actions of power and intent to create ceremonies to inspire and meet the need of the day. (It is important energetically to begin the journey into The Joining as a whole community, in ceremony, and to complete together before going back out into the world. Please arrange your plans so that you are able to be there the whole time, from start to finish. Thank you.)

 

 

 

 

Cabaret

 

 

A chance to perform in front of the most simpatico audience you can imagine. Fun, Light, Action!

 

 

 

 

Of Light and Shadow (separate men’s and women’s groups).

Facilitated forum with Elders (and young Elders), who facilitate Women’s and Men’s business.

 

 

 

An investigation of both the Light and the Shadow of our Masculinity and Femininity

 

 

 

 

The Ritual of Balance with Robin Clayfield and the Joining Elders

 

 

 

The heart beat of the drums provides a powerful container for this sacred ceremony.  Gifted as 'The Shaman Dance' of Native American origin, the ritual shifts and changes to meet the needs of the Joining Community gathered at this time on the land at Huon Maddock Dam. In the darkness, in silence and patience, we enter through 5 gateways to walk the circle in preparation for the dance of the Masculine and Feminine. Bring all to balance in the rhythm of the dance and the sacredness of the circle. (In preparation for the Ritual you are asked to bring an object that symbolises something that you are ready to 'give away' and let go of forever. It needs to be something that with decompose in the soil without being toxic, thanks.).

 

 

 

 

Morning meditations with Pravas

 

 

 

Sufi Dancing and Whirling Meditation

A centring technique including whirling mixed with silence.

 

 

 

 

Nadabrahama

 

A sitting humming meditation to Tibetan bells ... deep and quiet      

 

 

 

 

Dynamic meditation

 

A powerful clearing process using breath and movement

 

 

 

 

Morning Yoga with Grant Woolven

 

 

 

Yoga Chi Gung