The mysteries of Welsh sacred practices have not been lost, they are alive and vibrant.
At a time when they were suppressed, our Ancestors sung the stories into the trees, they whispered to the winds and danced the beauty into the stones. Nothing is lost. The wisdom was placed into the guardianship of the ‘Other-world’ the imaginal land of dreams, until the dreamers came forth once more to claim the knowledge and dream it back into being.
The time is now.
The Awenydd; one who walks in light and inspires.
Inspires our calling to the Awenydd in each and everyone to listen to the trees, smell the stories in the winds and let the wisdom of the land re-emerge and evolve. In Wales there is a long tradition of ‘spirit bringers’ and ‘dream bringers’ which take us into other realms through sacred ecstatic practices.
In this workshop we will explore, opening a gateway using the ‘Shamanic Journey’ or ‘dream gate’ individually and as a community. The Otherworld calls to be sung into existence.
We will explore the stories of the Mabinogi, a Welsh ‘creation story’? What was before, the roots of the magic? Returning to the mythic realms, re-birthing the essence of these wise ways will fill our time together. Bardic stories of ancient metaphor and teaching, reviewed in the context of now. Parts of this workshop will be translated into Welsh.
The next year long course, Awakening The Awenydd, commences Spring 2026 It is a pre-requisite for the year long course that you have completed the Awenydd Intro Day or an Introduction to Shamanism weekend with Maxine Smillie.
Once we have received payment we will send you full joining details and directions to the venue. Please be aware of our cancellation policy.
Experience the powerful ‘cwtch’ of the dreaming blanket ceremony.
HOW TO BOOK:
Full payment is required 7 days prior to the start date of your course.
Once we have received payment we will send you full joining details and directions to the venue. Please be aware of our cancellation policy.
COURSE DATES
Saturday 19 October 2024, 10.00 -4 pm, Canton, Cardiff. £95
Full Payment Awakening the Awenydd – intro day Saturday 19 October 2024, Wye Valley (£95.00)
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