Learning by doing
Meaningful personal and systemic shifts take a good deal of thought, trial and error and life commitment. We need tools and one another for this journey. Through innovative workshops, trainings and retreats that take place in an experiential learning environment we excellerate learning by doing. Each workshop is designed to inspire, educate and connect you to new ideas and people. There are some powerful reasons why experiential learning works! It is a whole body experience that integrates what we think, how we feel, and why we want something in order to accomplish a specific goal. That's when learning sticks.
workshop offerings
All of our workshops can be customized and scheduled to accommodate your group or organization’s schedule. Prices depend on location and length of one to three days.
To schedule a workshop in your area call 605-564-4000.
Writing from the heart
In this workshop we dive into our journals to discover our own unique rhythms and voice. Writing is a powerful way to access our emotions and free ourselves of thoughts and memories that are holding us back. The practice of writing is ultimately a practice toward deeper self-awareness and an exploration of self. This is an opportunity to explore your creativity and plumb the depths of your personal experience and write the deeper story of your life. The interactive workshop is structured in a safe nonjudgmental setting. No writing ability or previous knowledge is necessary, there will be no red pens or critiquing and participants will not have to share their writings if they do not want to.
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The poetry of your life
We often find meaning in our life when we share our life story with others. But how do we tell our story in a way that captures everything it means to us? We turn it into a poem. In this workshop you will be guided in a self-reflective process that guides you to distill your life into a poem. Mine your regrets, hopes, and dreams to create art as you reflect on the purpose of your life as others listen and affirm your experience. No poetic talent is expected or necessary, this workshop is open to anyone who wishes to explore, commemorate and communicate their meaning of life.
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awakening the creative
Explore the world of spontaneous creation - a transformative journey into the unexpected where no rules apply. In this expressive multi-media art workshop, everyone is a beginner. The experience is about the creative process and free expression, rather than technique, training or expertise. In a respectful and nurturing studio environment, you will receive individual attention and gentle guidance to - discover a creative voice that is entirely your own; trust your intuitive perception rather than the your own minds critic; follow your own dynamic energy; experience your imagination as intelligence and overcome block and explore process art as a genuine path to spiritual awakening. There are no critiques, analysis or judgement of the creative work, or any focus on the finished product. There is no painting or art experience required.
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photography & the vision Quest
This photography workshop is not about making "pretty" pictures or postcard like records of our travels. It's about making a deeper, more authentic connection to the world around us, then learning to express that connection through our photography. We will use the land, sky and water, as well as ourselves, to transform an emotional experience into a visual one. This workshop is about making - not taking - photographs by nourishing a deepening in ourselves, and then bringing that awareness into our photography. We will work on giving our photos more layers of meaning to make stronger more powerful images. This workshop is open to all levels of ability. You should have a good working knowledge of your camera.
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Enduring suffering, Approaching wholeness
The point of experience is not to escape life but to live through it. Each of us carries wisdom that is waiting to be discovered at the center of our experience. If faced and embraced, we reveal that wisdom. How do we stay open to this process when suffering and loss seem to meet us at every turn? In this hands-on, heart-on workshop you will learn to open to and meet the difficulties that life brings. Through art, journaling, poetry and discussion we will explore what it means to be touched by a life-threatening situations and what it asks of us, exploring the nature of fear, pain, vulnerability and resilience. We also delve into what it means to be transformed by what we go through, and how to access our inner resources for learning, growing and healing.
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Being with animals
This workshop teaches effective, compassionate and mindful ways to build and maintain trusting relationships with animals. Through discussion, demonstrations and experiential practice sessions you will learn to develop true confidence with animals and hold each other in mutual regard. You will learn to see human-animal relationships in a new light while nurturing a deeper awareness of yourself and the natural world. This workshop is suitable for anyone with a love of animals or an interest in spirituality. |
The brave art of the brush
What does it mean to make your mark and bring your vision to fruition? What does bravery look like when we view and express power differently? The workshop explores these questions through a variety of creative mediums. Through engaging in powerful visual practices we develop roundedness. We learn how to step forward and express who we are on the page, sharpening our skills by making a true stroke of the moment. Through the brush strokes you will witness how we engage, follow through and complete new tasks, build our capacity for personal effectiveness, spark creativity and risk taking. No art experience is necessary, this workshop is for anyone who would like to explore creativity as a path to deeper self-understanding and expression.
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making your own mandalas
The mandala is the sacred symbol for healing, mindfulness and wholeness. When you use it as a focal point for introspection, you enter the sacred circle, awaken to your luminous self and open yourself up to healing. Through simple techniques, rituals and periods of silence you will learn to focus, hold an intention and intuitively receive and illuminate sacred symbols. No artistic experience is required.
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