Plant Spirit Shamanism in France
This French Plant Spirit Shamanism medicine retreat is about discovering who we are, what we want from life, and where we are going – and finding plant allies that can help us in this. There will also be time to explore the beautiful countryside of the Pyrenees.
We attune ourselves to and diet the plants each day in order to develop our connection to them and learn how they can assist in our spiritual work. We also undertake meditative practices, quiet time, and time spent in vision (questing) to explore our relationship to the Earth. Through these we slow down to the natural rhythm of life and meet with our allies in dreamspace.
We also learn some of the secret herbal approaches from Haiti and Peru, as well as classical and cross-cultural techniques for working with plants shamanically, drawn from a rich variety of sources. One of these is communion with the spirits of Nature through the vine of souls, and there will be vision ceremonies this week.
The venue for our work is a beautiful rustic farmhouse in the traditional French style, with extensive gardens and its own stream, where the water flows down from seven mountains. It is situated a little distance from the historic market town of Foix and retains a peaceful ambience in the heart of the countryside – perfect for the work we will do here, as well as for just relaxing.
COMMENTS FROM PARTICIPANTS
So the magic still continues despite leaving! I have found myself walking around more slowly, gazing at the few trees and plants there are in London, with a smile on my face. Thank you,
Bean, 2007
Namaste to you all. I thought it appropriate to write today, a