WELCOME TO GAIA HEALING CENTER
Dear friends of Gaia,
The fragility of Gaia, our mother Earth, and all life on her is apparent. The lack of summer rain we experienced here and excess rain that occurred simultaneously in other places, created strain in the flow of life on earth. Many people note increased anxiety, grief and/or depression which may be our unconscious responses to these strains.
When we reconnect with Nature we regain balance and a renewed sense of harmony. Balance and connection provide the roots from which new vision, creativity and abundance can spring.
We invite you to join us at Gaia for these wonderful programs offered this winter and spring, 2007-2008. For more information call us at 301-829-1822.
Peace,
Marianne Rothschild and Gene McMahon, stewards
Spring 2008
Calendar of Events
January 20
Huntresses for the Life-Giving LIFE
Sunday, January 20, 2008FULL - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Registration for this workshop is closed. All registrants should check the website: alisastarkweather.com for details on what to bring to the workshop.“Women are hungry for the mysteries. We are hunting for our authentic selves, our power nourished by the roots of the Sacred Deep Feminine, and connection with life, a life lived with meaning.”
~ ALisa Starkweather
January 26 -- MONTHLY - Fourth Fridays
- Mothers Kitchen
A monthly gathering of mothers with their infants and toddlers who come together, cook together, talk, play and share. See Marianne's article that was published in Mothering Magazine July-August issue 2007.If you are interested in joining contact Leah Mack at leahpmack@yahoo.com
If you are interested in joining contact Leah Mack at leahpmack@yahoo.com
February 16-17
THE WORK THAT RECONNECTS
With Marcus Sims and Hillary Banachowski
*Saturday, February 16 10am til Sunday February 17 4pm, 2008
Gaia Healing Center, Mt. Airy, MDTHE PROBLEM
Feeling concerned about what you read in the papers? Global Climate Change, war, species extinctions. Perhaps you feel angry, sad, fearful, or overwhelmed. You'd like to be part of the solution, but the problems seem so huge. Many people don't even want to talk about what's really going on.THE SOLUTION
The Work That Reconnects can help. Using experiential processes, guided meditations, ritual and the arts, we will move gradually into remembering our connections with all of life, including our ancestors, future generations, and other species. We can share the depths of our feelings in a circle of respect. Through expressing our feelings we release them and free up our full energy so we can do our part in the Great Turning, the shift from the Industrial Growth Society to a Life-Sustaining Society. Our natural joy at being alive is reawakened, and our hearts feel stronger to face the challenges and opportunities that lie before us.DETAILS
Cost : $175 by January 17 $205 by February 1st $235 after February 12th
To register contact Hillary at 301.607.6073 or email lunachic727@earthlink.net
March 8-9
The Gifts Talents and Abilities of the Feminine Principle
The 13 original clan mothers are feminine archetypes from Native American Culture.
The workshop introduces the participants to the power and feminine presence though the principles, gifts and talents of
The Thirteen Original Clan Mothers archetypes.Participants learn to consecrate sacred space, use the breath to release the shadow side of the feminine and enter the lodge of the thirteen clan mothers to receive their wisdom.
You will also learn about Moon medicine and how to tap into the transformative power of animal totems.
The weekend is about the power of the feminine presence in the spiritual realm and manifesting this feminine presence in our lives. Men are welcome to participate. We are all both masculine and feminine.
DATE: Saturday March 8, 2008 10am to 5 pm and 6-9 pm and Sunday March 9th 11 am- 4pm
COST: $150
REGISTRATION: Please confirm registration by February 26, 2008, confirm by email, phone or mail. Contact information for Gaia healing Center is gaiahealing@wildblue.net phone is 301 829-1822 address is 8002 B Dolly Hyde Road Mt Airy MD 21771 website www.gaiahealing.comThis workshop is inspired by Jamie Sams book “The Thirteen Original Clan Mothers” it is facilitated by Ebun Laughing Crow Adelona (Cherokee/Tuscarora). Ebun has been teaching about women’s mysteries and healing for over 25 years. Visit her website www.getagriponlife.com for more information about her and this powerful informative workshop.
March 10-13
The Spring Equinox Cleanse
Seasonal Cleanses for the Body Mind and Spirit
According to Elson Haas, “Fasting gives the body a much-needed break. Our bodies spend a tremendous amount of energy digesting and eliminating food we eat. Furthermore, since we typically eat more than we need and more than our bodies can get rid of, our organs and cells become congested and work less efficiently. As a result, our cardiovascular system can be clogged with excess fats: our liver can be stressed by the work of detoxifying the additional chemicals: our small and large intestines become inflamed and thus congested by mucus produced to cope with the inflammation: and our immune system can be bogged down from reacting to the many food allergens and foreign substances in our diet. In the end, this cycle of over consumption and congestion is responsible for many of the diseases that plague us: atherosclerosis, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and cancer.”
When we fast, we reduce the amount of energy and attention our body needs to spend on digestion. We can then use the surplus energy to “clean house” and eliminate the toxins and waste materials that have built up throughout our system.
At Gaia, we provide supervision and guidance for four seasonal cleanses each year. Our cleanses are designed to help with the transition from the previous season to the coming one: to release and rejuvenate and regenerate in preparation for the coming season Each cleanse is focused on the dominant Chinese meridians of that season and the organ systems associated with those meridians.
We meet for orientation and to learn how to use the tools we will need before the cleanse starts. Then we meet again at the end to break the cleanse together and share some treasures from our journeys.
THE CLEANSE
The Spring Cleanse focuses on the Liver and Gall Bladder Meridians. We will meet in Gaia’s Centerspace for Orientation on Wednesday, March 8 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cleanse dates are March 10-13 and we meet again on Thursday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. to break the cleanse together.
Fee for orientation and materials is $50.00
It is recommended that you lighten your schedule during this time period to allow for the greatest possible benefit from the cleanse.
March 30
Possible Spring workday at Gaia
If you want to get down and in the dirt, your help is welcome! Call to confirm: 301-2829-2808)
April 11-13
Vets Journey Home
This is a powerful healing weekend for combat zone veterans and other who have experienced the traumas of war. You can get more information on the website: www.vetsjourneyhome.com. If you have a special place in your heart for veterans, are yourself a veteran or know a vet that could benefit from this workshop, please consider being on staff for this workshop. If you have questions about this program please call Gene at 301-829-2808 or email him: ottervision@mkp.org.
An important support role is attending the Public Graduation Ceremony held at 3 p.m. in the Centerspace at Gaia, on Sunday, April, 13, 2008. This is an opportunity for the community to honor and welcome home the veterans who participated in the program. You don’t have to be a veteran to come to the graduation, in fact, it is important that representatives from all parts of the community be present to give these veterans the welcome home that truly honors their service and completes the warrior’s journey for them. All ages are welcome at the Graduation. Bring a treat to share at the reception afterwards. Come and really make a difference in a veteran’s life.
Note: There are still some openings for participants and staff. Anyone interested in participating, contact Gene McMahon at 301-829-1808 or ottervision@mkp.org or apply online: www.vetsjourneyhome.org
May 2-4
Boys To Men
This program for adolescent boys, 13-17, creates new paradigms for them as they move towards taking their place as men in today’s society. Conscious mentoring provide support and guidance for this important transition. Men interested in mentoring and boys who may be helped by this program are requested to contact Frank Paolotto 301-659-5515 and visit the website: www.btmgw.org
May 17-18
The Women of Deep Green Wellness present::
LOCAL WOMEN’S RETREAT:
A WEEKEND OF REST, REJUVENATION AND EXPLORATION
- Escape to the beautiful farmlands and forests of western Maryland for a weekend retreat
• Explore healing philosophies from around the world and how you
can incorporate them into your daily life.
• Learn how to identify common herbs and garden weeds and con-
nect with their healing properties.
• Sample & Make herbal teas & flower essences from the fields of
Gaia Healing Retreat Center.
• Shake & Move your body with daily yoga classes, herb walks, and
synergy dance!
• Connect with other women in a deep and meaningful way.
Saturday & Sunday
May 17 & 18
Food and Lodging presented by:
Gaia Healing Center Mt. Airy, MD
Ashley Sky Litecky
All Inclusive Cost: $230
Early Registration before 4/25: $215
Work-study options available for discounted price
September 25-28
Women In Power
Initiating Ourselves to the Predator Within"The predators are at the top of the food chain. If they're good, (that is, in good shape) then their food is good. If not, something's missing from the chain.... Keeping tabs on the predators tells you what you need to know about all of it." — Barbara Kingsolver, author and biologist
We name our essential, primal life force our Inner Predator. This is the power that guards our being and feeds us. It is the energy we must have for survival and vitality — for life itself.
It's Time to Free Our Predators
- • To express anger cleanly
• To share vulnerabilities safely
• To re-energize our sexuality
• To strengthen our ability to "speak truth to power"
• To heal our relationship to the abusers and victims in our inner landscape.
• To reclaim our power from the shadows of past vows we once promised.
• To find a community of women dedicated to our growing fullness.
• To advocate for what is sacred to our hearts and souls.
June 25, 2008
“Little Big Horn Victory Celebration” at Little Big Horn National Monument, Montana.
Dear Friends of Gaia,
Our good and long time friend Mel Lone Hill, has been busy setting up a non-profit infrastructure to support his vision of restoring Lakota Culture and Language through horsemanship.
As many of you know, Mel and the Lakota Riders sponsor annual Memorial Rides (the Big Foot Ride, the Crazy Horse Ride, and the Big Horn Victory Ride) and Sobriety Rides in the Badlands. He is particularly concerned to cultivate caring masculine virtues in young men and has given away many horses to the young.
He believes, and I agree with him, that by fostering the horse culture he can generate pride in a meaningful life for his people, and create opportunities to teach and preserve the language, stories, and values of the Lakota People.
The Vision for this year is to more fully fund and support the Big Horn Victory ride. It is a long haul from South Dakota to Montana, horses and men and trucks and trailers and gear.
It my minds eye I can see the Warriors on the hillside, and pride in the eyes of their Ancestors looking down on them, Ancestors who were, for a brief moment, victorious against a wave of genocide and oppression, a victory to be proud of, certainly, and one worth commemorating and celebrating.
From the place of the virtue of Generosity I hope you will support this effort. The Lakota word for Generosity is Wacantognaka, and means the power that comes from the path of the heart.
I have attached a letter from Mel that has links to a website where you can make a secure donation. I want to thank you all in advance, and particularly I want to acknowledge the men of the Colorado LKS who have already committed to stepping up as a sponsoring organization.
Blessings to you,
Curtis Mitchell
- Maka Si Tomni Council invites you to become a supporter of Maka Si Tomni: Bringing Forth a Thriving Lakota Language & Culture conversation on the WiserEarth Community Platform and our 1st event "Little Big Horn Victory Celebration.”
- The WiserEarth Community is a new project being launched by the Natural Capital Institute, Paul Hawkins, author of the latest popular book "Blessed Unrest”, and currently consisting of over 108,000 worldwide organizations committed to: global civil society, indigenous people, social justice and sustainability. The Wise Earth Community is an opportunity for your servant-leadership projects, groups or organization to flourish in global action.
- The Maka Si Tomni group on Wise Earth is an open global site where you can join discussions and invite others in your social network to support the mission of Maka Si Tomni and the Little Big Horn Victory Celebration.
- TO START GO TO: http://www.wiserearth.org/group/makasitomni
- Here are Five ways to support the “Little Big Horn Victory Celebration” June 25, 2008 at Little Big Horn National Monument, Montana.
- 1) $50 donation or more and receive the just released “Lakota Ride Again” DVD.
- 2) $300 donation and Sponsor Rider on the Little Big Horn event June 2008.
- 3) $1,000 donation be a Sponsoring Organization for Little Big Horn Victory Celebration.
- 4) Educators request a DVD and share in a classroom setting and build a cultural bridge in learning that is relevant.
- 5) Become an active volunteer for the Little Big Horn event by contributing your expertise, hands on giving or in-kind resources needed.
- DONATION: To currently make a contribution to the “Little Big Horn Victory Celebration” go to the secure donate page: www.makasitomni.org. Every donation of $50 or more receives a “Lakota Ride Again” DVD, a $300 donation automatically sets you up as a “Rider Sponsor” and a $1,000 donation automatically sets you up as “Sponsor of the Event.”
- One last invitation to support the Victory Celebration is for you to take a few moments and forward this email to 10 people in your circle of influence who are interested in either the “Little Big Horn Victory Celebration” or learning about the Wise Earth Community emerging on the Internet. If you have any questions, concerns, innovation or feedback for the Maka Si Tomni Council you can contact us by email: info@makasitomni.org or call 605-454-8142.
- Join us in this “Peace through Unity” demonstration today!
- Mel Lone Hill
June 27-29
Knowing & Loving Me
What are you dreaming about? What sexual baggage are you carrying? What in your relationships are you seeking to change? If you are holding back, settling for, hanging on or waiting? The Knowing & Loving Me life worrkshop is for you.
For Registration Information and Workshop Price please Click Here to Download Brochure.
Spring 2008
Calendar of Events
May you enjoy peace and love
Mitakuye oyasin,
We are all related
Gene McMahon M.Ac. and
Marianne Rothschild M.D.
Stewards of Gaia Healing Center