Workshop: Anam Chara, Ancient Irish Spirituality and Ayurvedic Links
By Mary Grant
COST: $69.00
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Workshop Description:
My more formal background comes from the Coaching Perspective view from the Family Systems Theory and my practice of Transpersonal Psychotherapy. Influenced by ancient Irish spirituality and mythology from the cradle, I began to search common roots more deeply in coming to live in Belfast 30 years ago. Could I go back far enough to find our roots and points of common origin understanding?
My discovery of Ayurveda grew out of my inner personal response to a life threatening illness and to seeking a natural Holistic, systemic medical path for what was going on inside of me. The ongoing insight is around energy that honors the language of the east and is rooted in Irish Spirituality and Mysticism, so speaks to our collective depths. I share the spirit in ways that enable people to stand on the bridge and make a personal transition to the new consciousness.
Three themes will be explored:
1 - The Wellness concept; understanding the five elements of earth, air, fire, water and ether in our energy template, thus creating a healthy environment and holistic lifestyle.
2- "Sacred Space; Ayurvedic Perspective" Energizing our personal space and living within our own energy field can prevent invasion of our personal space, creating a serious impediment to growth.
3- The Ennead: Nine Sisters of the Journey. This deeper growth journey incorporates Irish Celtic and pre-Celtic roots covering the Journey of the heart, integrity, and survival.
The Journey of the Head encompasses wisdom and wholeness. The journey of the Soul (Gut) is about unconditional love and meaning.
These aspects detail the eighth application on the Aromatherapy spectrum: to promote meaning and purpose in live. Participation is intended to help people with the flow, and direction of their lives, focusing on transformation to promote new meaning, motivation and enhanced life-style.
Presenter's Biography:
Mary Grant is visiting from Belfast, Northern Ireland. She is a certified Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Supervisor and Trainer. Mary holds a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Ulster and an Advanced Diploma in Counselling in Psychotherapy and Transpersonal Counselling from the Centre for Transpersonal Psychology, in London. Her work history includes life coaching in wellness (developed by Anam Chara), and counselling in sexual abuse and transpersonal psychotherapy.
Mary began working with essential oils twenty-five years ago. Years of painstaking research of ancient herbs and the monastic alchemical tradition followed, linking Essential Oils with the Irish Mythological traditions.
Mary will present specialized knowledge about essential oil "Pulse Recipes." These formulas are used as an aromatic art form, which surrounds, nurtures, and uplifts the user. The ingredients do not pass through pharmaceutical or cosmetic wholesalers. They are directly sourced throughout the world as therapist quality oils. No preservatives or additives are used. The recipes are truly hand crafted, out of a living tradition of twenty-five years experience and true, ancient Irish history.
Mary Grant follows in the ancient Irish tradition of the Samildanach, which follows the arts connected with light, colour, healing, and the plant life of the planet, weaving alchemical recipes of extraordinary powers. Her presentation is intended to be educational for both the novice and experienced user.
Private, personal consultations may be scheduled in Ashland, during the week of April 4-10. The fee is $75 for 1 ½-2 hours. Please call (541)-482-4686.
People seeking further information or support can contact: Mary Grant at Lifespring Health & Healing - 111 Cliftonville Road, Belfast, Ireland BT146JQ
Call 028 90 753658 (Ireland) or e-mail AromatoneM@FSBDial.co.uk
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