WELCOME TO GAIA HEALING CENTER
Dear friends of Gaia,
As Winter is waning, the energy of Spring like the sap in the trees is starting to rise. And Gaia has some wonderful opportunities for new growth this Spring. Take advantage of our Spring Cleanse to detoxify and rejuvenate yourself. Learn about the Gifts, Talents and Abilities of the Feminine Principle with longtime Gaia supporter and friend, Dr. Ebun Laughing Crow Adelona, join us at Gaia for one or several of our Earth/Work Days, gain new cooking tools with Lance at Lance’s Cook-Off. Support our veterans with the Vets Journey Home in May and change your relationship to your internal predator through the Women In Power Program and Knowing and Loving Me Life Workshop both here at Gaia in June!
Our mission: to promote earth centered wisdom and training so that the people may live in a sacred manner.
We invite you to join us if these call you. For more information call us at 301-829-1822 or email at gaiahealing@wildblue.net
Mitakuye oyasin, We are all related
Marianne Rothschild and Gene McMahon, stewards
Spring 2009
Calendar of Events
Monthly - 4th 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 Liz Seal at sealsrest@comcast.net
If you are interested in joining contact Liz Seal at sealsrest@comcast.net
MARCH 2009
March 8
Orientation for Spring Rejuvenation Cleanse with Marianne Rothschild MD
We focus on the Liver and Gall Bladder meridians and use herbs, juices and other protocols to cleanse and renew our body mind spirit for the coming Spring. $50 participation fee Call for more information and to register 301-829-1822
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 18 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cleanse dates are March 23 thru 26 and we meet again on Thursday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. to break the cleanse together.It is recommended that you lighten your schedule during this time period to allow for the greatest possible benefit from the cleanse.
March 21-22
The Thirteen Original Clan Mothers :
The Gifts Talents and Abilities of the Feminine Principle. The 13 original clan mothers are feminine archetypes from Native American culture. The workshop introducted the participants to the power and feminine presence. Led by Dr. Ebun Laughing Crow Adelona (Cherokee Tuscarora) .
Fee $150 Register by March 5, 2009 via gaiahealing@wildblue.net.
March 21-22
The Gifts, Talents and Abilities of the Feminine Principle with Dr.Ebun Laughing Crow Adelona (Cherokee/Tuscarora). 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. Cost $150 , register by March 5.
March 28
Lance’s Cook Off “Keep It Simple Cooking” with Lance Ramroop focuses on the ease of preparing, cooking and serving a meal for your first date, loved one or the whole family. Lance brings his passion for cooking and years of service in the food industry to share with his friends and community.
10 am to 4 pm Cost: $25/person $40/couple.Call Lance to register: 862-205-9031
March 29
Work Day at Gaia Healing Center
Join us as we prepare the soil and plants for the new season of growth. Enjoy a day outside with the birds and breeze. Children welcome. Bring food to share. Starting at 10 am until dark.
Questions? Call us: 301-829-1822
April 2009
April 19
EARTH DAY Work Day at Gaia Healing Center
Join us as we prepare the soil and plants for the new season of growth. Enjoy a day outside with the birds and breeze. Children welcome. Bring food to share. Starting at 10 am until dark. Questions? Call us: 301-829-1822
May 2009
May 1-3
Vets Journey Home
The Vets Journey Home is a unique weekend program for combat zone veterans that was created by Vietnam veterans, together with non veterans. A staff of caring people, veterans and civilians, create a strong and safe space to support veterans in coming home -- all the way home!
“Not all wounds are visible”. The Vets Journey Home has a number of processes to help combat zone veterans or civilians who have experienced the trauma of war. The program is conducted with compassion for their pain and their needs.An important support role is attending the Public Graduation Ceremony held at 3 p.m. in the Centerspace at Gaia, on Sunday, May 3, 2009. 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.
For more information, contact: Gene McMahon, co-director and organizer of the Wash.D.C./Balt. Bamboo Bridge and Vets Journey Home and trained facilitator. Gene is a Vietnam vet and a member of Vietnam Veterans of America. Phone: 301-829-2808 or ottervision@wildblue.net
May 9
10-5:30 p.m. A Women's Retreat: Nourish Explore Harmonize Balance with Miriam Klements, Reiki Master, Spiritual Coach, Intuititve
A Day to Refresh, Renew and Rediscover Our Hearts Joy and Creativity The day will include Dialog, Quiet Contemplation, Gentle Yoga, Intro to "The Work" of Byron Katie,
Mandala Art, and Play.
Cost $85 please call or email to register: hedymiri@earthlink.net 301-815-5479
June 2009
June 26-28
This life workshop provides opportunities to explore intimacy, relationship, sexuality and spirituality. Our relationships with others are patterned on our relationship with ourselves. Our sexual energy is our creative power. How we are handling relationships and sexuality teach us about ourselves. Begin to explore what you desire. Learn to love yourself enough to receive it. Facilitated by Dr. Ebun Adelona, Ph.D. and Rev. Adara Walton, N.D.
For registration and further information go to www.getagriponlife.com or www.spiritismylife.com
September 2009
September 24-27
Women In Power: The Predator Within
Are you ready to embrace your birthright as a powerful woman?
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.
For more information: www.womeninpowerprogram.org
October 2009
October 16-18
Boys To Men: RITES OF PASSAGE ADVENTURE
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 provides support and guidance for this important transition. Men interested in mentoring and boys who may be helped by this program are requested to contact Geoff Reed, Center Director: 240-675-6199 , BoysToMenGW@cs.com and visit the website: www.btmgw.org
NOVEMBER 2009
November 1
Day of the Dead Celebration
We invite you to a Day of the Dead Celebration on Sunday, November 1, starting at 3 p.m until 8 pm. The Day of the Dead is a time when we celebrate the memories of our loved ones who have passed on. We do this in the tradition of Mexico, with food, chocolate, candles, and music. We create a beautiful altar and everyone is invited to come with some food and pictures of their beloveds to put on the altar. We will have time to share our stories and honor the dead at this time when the veil between the worlds is thought to be the thinnest. There will be a break around 6 pm for a potluck supper. Children of all ages are most welcome. Costumes optional.
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