Goddess Gifts will be on sale during the day. 

Please try to wear spring colours: green, white, yellow/gold

FFI Email helen@goddessdance.co.uk  for a booking form

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CELEBRATING SPRING
Saturday 17th May 1.30-4pm
Equilibrium Holistic Centre, Chepstow

The workshop will include dance, discussion, meditation, rituals, guided journeying, maypole dancing, May queens, craft activities, bellydance, making a May crown, singing, Spring Goddesses, egg decorating, etc (Adults only, no children)

£14 per person Email helen@goddessdance.co.uk for booking details

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WISE WOMEN WORKSHOPS

Moving Guided Visualisations
Adding physical movement to guided visualisations adds another level of insight. We will experience three or four different pathworkings and share the insights gained

Moving Meditations 13th March
Using pictures, affirmations, discussion, visualisations, posture and slow movements from various dance styles, we will perform moving meditations for the qualities of thirteen Goddesses (one for each moon of the year)

Gaia & the Wheel of the Year 
Gaia is experienced as the earth moves through the seasons, through the wheel of the year. Through dance and discussion we will discover the underlying principles of: the spring and autumn equinoxes, the winter and summer solstices, Imbolc, Beltane, Lammas and Samhain.

Your Inner Aphrodite
Rediscover the pleasures of the five senses. Explore the Aphrodite archetype within yourself through colour, adornment, dance, enticement, pictures, symbols, stories, guided meditation, poetry, legend, dance and perfume. Find out how you can take Aphrodite home with you.

Hecate at the Crossroads 
Hecate is the Guardian of the Crossroads and Keeper of Past, Present & Future. We will stand at the crossroads of our lives with Hecate, applaud our past successes, take stock of our present situation and share dreams for the future.

MySoul Cards 
Using the intuitive collage process, you will make cards which reflect and reveal the varying aspects of your inner personality, your outer world and relationship, your spirituality and influential archetypes. You will learn how to consult your cards and tap into your deep wisdom. Within the group you can share insights and experiences.

Goddess Shapes
Certain shapes are symbolic of the Goddess throughout the world. They are found within nature and within ourselves and have been incorporated into dance, particularly bellydance. Through discussion and movement we will explore the meaning and feeling of these shapes.

Design Your Own Retreat
Whether it is 5 minutes, 5 hours or 5 days, a structured retreat can help you to rediscover your true self, re-charge your batteries & boost your self-esteem. Learn how to create a retreat & adapt it for different purposes. The busier your life, the more you need the retreat. You are worth the time.

The Descent of Inanna 
Myth tells us how Inanna descended into the underworld, encountered her shadow sister and ascended, restored and resplendent. Through dance, discussion & visualisation we will explore the myth and its relevance to out lives today.

Tarot Dances & Dances of the Elements
Discussion, guided visualisations and moving/dancing meditations will help you to connect more fully with the energies and wisdom of selected tarot cards and the energies of the Earth, Air, Fire & Water.

No previous dance experience is necessary for any of the workshops – just a general level of fitness & mobility. Notes will be provided where appropriate.

If you want Helen to bring one of these workshops to your venue,  email helen@goddessdance.co.uk to discuss date, time & fee.

Pre-Workshop Notes.  

General

Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Bare feet or soft footwear will be fine.

If you need medication, please ensure that it is with you.

Bring a pen, notepad and reading glasses, if you need them.

Gaia & the Wheel of the Year 
Find out as much as you can about customs, rituals and beliefs associated with the solstices, equinoxes, Candlemas, Beltane, Lammas and Samhain. Please bring with you symbols and pictures of your favourite time of year. 
Find out as much as you can about customs, rituals and beliefs associated with the solstices, equinoxes, Candlemas, Beltane, Lammas and Samhain. Please bring with you symbols and pictures of your favourite time of year. Creation, abundance and renewal are associated with Gaia Bring a picture and/or symbol of your favourite Goddess Try to find out about some or all of the following Goddesses: Athena, Bast, Cerridwen, Diana, Ereshkigal, Freya, Gaia, Hecate, Isis, Lakshimi, Spider Woman/Old Spider, Yemaya

Tarot Dances
If you have a pack of tarot cards, bring them with you.

Moving Meditations
Find out as much as you can about customs, rituals and beliefs associated with the solstices, equinoxes, Candlemas, Beltane, Lammas and Samhain. Please bring with you symbols and pictures of your favourite time of year. Creation, abundance and renewal are associated with Gaia Bring a picture and/or symbol of your favourite Goddess Try to find out about some or all of the following Goddesses: Athena, Bast, Cerridwen, Diana, Ereshkigal, Freya, Gaia, Hecate, Isis, Lakshimi, Spider Woman/Old Spider, Yemaya

Goddess Shapes
Circles, crescents and spirals are some of the shapes associated with the Goddess. Try to bring pictures of these shapes, or objects.

Inner Aphrodite
Bring pictures and symbols of Aphrodite, a mirror, something fancy to tie round your hips, your favourite perfume and wear a longish, loose skirt or dress.

MySoul Cards
Bring a pair of scissors and a glue stick plus magazines, greetings cards, travel brochures, catalogues, pictures and photos to cut up. Card will be supplied.

Tarot Dances
If you have a pack of tarot cards, bring them with you.

Hecate

Bring photos, objects or symbols of success in your past, something significant from your present life & a picture, symbol or representation of your future dreams.

About your Tutor

Helen first became aware of the Women’s Spirituality in 1980 and over the years has broadened her knowledge of Goddesses throughout the globe. Helen is a qualified aerobics teacher who has also taught various forms of dance for nearly thirty years. She regularly attends the Goddess Conference in Glastonbury where she also gives Goddess Card Consultations.

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WEEKEND

Contact Helen for next dates
Discovering Aphrodite Within you
DURING THE WEEKEND YOU WILL:
dance as Aphrodite - slow & sensuous, fast & flirtatious, discuss the symbols and legends surrounding Aphrodite, discover how Aphrodite manifests in today’s women, experiment with adornment,  awaken Aphrodite within yourself and decidehow to keep Aphrodite in your life.

(Bring pen & pad, cushion, pictures, books, symbols, mirror)

(* indicates that this is an exploration through dance session)

FRIDAY

Introductions

Who was and is Aphrodite?

The Birth of Your Aphrodite Self

 
SATURDAY

*Aphrodite's Girdle (Bring something to tie round your hips)

*Aphrodite: Fast and Flirtatious

Colour Me Beautiful

Adornment (Bring your eyeliner)

*Aphrodite's Dance of Enticement: Slow and Sensual

SUNDAY

*Aphrodite Veiled and Unveiled  (Bring your floaty fabric)

Scents and the Senses (Bring your favourite perfume)

Taking Aphrodite Home With You

Farewells and Departure

 
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CAN'T GET TO A WORKSHOP?                         

Helen will bring a workshop to you. You can have a half-day or a whole day workshop. All you have to do is invite four or more women to your home or venue of your choice.  As hostess you provide the refeshments and a safe workshop space. Fee is £17 per guest for a half day workshop or £30 for a full day, plus travel expenses at cost. For a full day, it is usual for everyone to bring a contribution for a Potluck Lunch. Prices for a weekend can be arranged.

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RESIDENTIAL WEEKENDS AND WORKSHOPS                           If a group would like a particular weekend, contact me to see if the dates can be arranged