14/05/2022
The New Moon at the end of April birthed a new beginning for Soul Shed NZ - in-person medicine drumming circles. π The first evening at Shed 23 was a blessing to deliver and with it comes a monthly offering - New Moon koha drum circles.
So, to deepen the practice of rebirthing, mind-weeding, and shedding the layers of our Being that are no longer useful, that are actually limiting, I invite you to join us for another session of journeying deep into the core of our beginning.β¨
The first thing we heard on this physical plane was the beat of the heart, our mother's, our own. π And so, we will swim together, through the waves of the drum's heart beat, back into the depths of our own selves. π΅πΆ
I'll be facilitating a medicine drum circle this Sunday arvo, 29 May, at the Theosophical Society Hall on Church St. in Palmerston North. Doors open at 1:45 pm, session begins at 2:00 pm and will run for 1.5-2 hours until it comes to a natural end.
DISCLAIMER *By no means am I claiming to be a shaman or medicine man.*
This event is simply an introduction to shamanistic drumming journeys and experiences. You can expect to learn briefly about shamanism, be introduced to the medicine drum and its power, and taken on at least two sound journeys.
The medicine drum may be joined by deep relaxation meditation, breath work, chanting, dance, rattles, or simple stillness. Each session varies depending on the participants and energy of the space. I am happy to incorporate as much or little as people are keen to experiment with.
In a nutshell, the beat of the drum induces an altered state of consciousness - similar to a lucid dream. Some are more susceptible than others but everyone, no matter how sceptical, will experience something new (sceptics are always encouraged).
If you want to read more, I highly recommend getting a copy of "The Way of the Shaman" by Michael Harner.
This will be a koha (donation) based event, spaces limited to 17, and first-come first-served (reservations essential).
Spaces fill fast (already 10/17 taken), so you must contact me directly (by email, phone or FB) to reserve your place. There will be future events to ensure anyone who is interested has a chance to explore/experience.
Many Blessings and Happy Travels along your path, π£
Kyle
"The truth is that you may never find something as stunning as what you have already experienced, but that does not mean you should give up the search. For as long as you are in this world you have the ability to experience whatever it is you choose based on the greatest freedom of all, the freedom of the mind to determine how it perceives the world around us each and every day.β
PS.
β€More events and courses/groups to come...
π§‘MIHN (Men's Inner Health Network) hosted every Monday, 7-8 pm on zoom.
π1-1 sessions open, with a twist - inquire for more info
πkoha meditations every Tuesday at the Theosophical Society Hall - doors open at 5 pm with 5:15 pm start.
π Business workshops ongoing, inquire to book in.