Personal Enrichment Programs

HARVESTING THE GOLD: FIRE CIRCLES

Perhaps the oldest form of our modern day “Party” or “Club” comes from this way of being together: drumming, dancing, praying, storytelling, sharing and singing as a “tribe” or community around a fire. By revisiting this way, and infusing it with the present thru elements of our modern world RH has created a full immersion experience that invites the participant to become the creation itself. In our modern world this way of being together is being lost. There is no replacement for this way of being together, and there is a great need for a healthy alternative to bars, nightclubs and parties in our culture. A very common experience in all age groups now is feeling lonely, less connected, and more “out of touch” with each other and the Earth. Bars and nightclubs simply fall short of offering profound and intimate human interaction.

Sharing the fire slows us down, allows us time out to just be together as humans on this planet.

No two circles will ever be the same, as it is the participation of each being present that creates the full experience. It also builds unbreakable bonds between people as each person is both witnessed and the witness and we are able to see ourselves in each other and offer compassionate loving and active listening and support in the circle, and then back in our day to day lives, our work environments, families, etc.

The Fire Circle Technology in this work is taken from Magnus McBride’s teachings and is set up to model our Solar System, with the Great Central Sun being the Fire, and the intention being Transformational Alchemy. Participants are invited to bring an intention to the fire and work it for the duration of the experience, focusing fully on transmuting the “lead into gold”, asking for support when needed and with the awareness that each being is there to support and empower the fullness of expression while also honoring and acknowledging the group experience. This is an amazing practice in mindfulness, empowerment, expression and community building.

This work is valuable for all ages of people, families and communities of all kinds to give a unique, safe and protected space for people to share the human experience together. Workshops range from 4 hours to all night fires, and can also be a wonderful multi day experience where each night of fire is focusing on a particular stage of the Alchemical Process.

MINDFUL MUSIC MAKING PRACTICE TECHNIQUES

In this session you will learn techniques to help you stay present and expand your awareness throughout the whole body, mind, spirit being during your music practice. The techniques we will be working with are Mindful Body Scan incorporated with Meditation techniques for breath awareness and relaxation. These techniques can be utilized daily during personal practice, work, play and easily applied to any and all music making experiences. Some discussion will be held on the effects of this technique in group settings and how this practice can be the first step in learning the subtle effects of Invisible Facilitation.

COMMUNICATING BEYOND WORDS:
Learning Effective Ways to Speak our Truth and Honor Others in Theirs

This 2 hour workshop focuses on creating effective communication habits that support individual self expression and actively engage the listener to be empowered to respond with integrity, be heard and feel respected in their expression. Dialogue, play and somatic expressions will be explored as powerful methods of communication.

FACILITATOR'S TRAINING COURSES & INTERNSHIPS

Learn how to facilitate community music gatherings in your own world and life with this intensive enriching program. Gain valuable skills in listening, holding space, communication and empowerment while cultivating a craft that changes not only your life but the lives of your community members.

GROUP EMPOWERMENT DRUMMING

This program utilizes the concepts of community drum work with Health Rhythms to provide an empowering and cohesive experience of making music together as a group, allowing and providing for each individual to be empowered within the group and by the group.

MOVING FROM SOURCE:  A Daily Unwinding Movement Practice

This session is an exploration of the body thru the process of  "Unwinding."   The process of "Unwinding" is a system of checking in with your body's experience every day, and letting it move in the way it needs to to release emotional and physical tension and create a healthier being.  Vocalization will be encouraged to help move any blockages or tension the body or mind may be holding.  "Unwinding" is a very useful and organic process that you can easily incorporate into your own daily Yoga or movement practice or use as a practice in and of itself.

TIME FOR BEING:  Creating a Daily Practice that You'll Love

The Daily Practice!  What excuses are made and what are real life constrictions on our time?  Most importantly how do we get beyond all of that and make the time for our own inner development and stillness and practicing our passions with joy?  In this session, we will explore all of this, and find ways to create a daily practice that you will love.  You will learn effective strategies for time management, a technique of checking in called Mindful Moment, and a short series of excercises that unify the breath and movement that can bring you quickly into a centered space for any practice you are moving into.  Each person will be invited to craft a 15 minute  "Dream Practice Routine" that involves elements of Mindful Centering, Music, Movement and Creativity and that is sustainable in their daily lives.