Mara's Classes, Workshops, and Events
Upcoming Events
Evolving Shamanism: Creation & Transformation
Saturday and Sunday May 12 & 13, 2012
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
WholeSpirit Center
Durham NC 27707
*Directions will be emailed upon registration
Have you ever wondered how to tap your ability to create more effectively? Wished you could put some power behind your visions of the future? In this gathering we will explore creation and transformation. I use the word "creativity" both in the classic sense of creating with words, color and sound, but especially in creating what you envision for yourself and your life. We'll work with crafting your goals, dreams and visions and ways to bring them into reality.
The "transformation" work focuses on internal and external evolution – change, progress, transmuting what doesn't serve us into something that does. Shamanism is an ancient system that guides us in relating to the world. It has evolved as its practitioners and the world have changed. We can use these traditional methods to help us evolve, transforming who we are as individuals, and how we live in relationship to others. We'll explore how we can work with the process of transformation intentionally to help let go of what isn't working in our lives and to welcome in what we need to thrive.
In order to sign up for this event, please follow these steps:
- Make a payment via PayPal, credit or debit card or send a check made out to Mara Bishop to PO Box 51553, Durham NC 27717.
- Complete and return the WholeSpirit class registration form. Download the form here.
- Once your registration form is complete, mail to the address above or email it to me.
$250
$225 if registered before April 1st
Accessing Intuition
Saturday and Sunday March 17 & 18, 2012
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
WholeSpirit Center
Durham NC 27707
*Directions will be emailed upon registration
Did you ever "know" something that you couldn’t have known rationally? Are you curious about how this gut instinct can help you stay balanced and make good choices? Intuition is an innate sense, a way of knowing that can be developed and strengthened. It can help you in every aspect of your life.
This class will outline how intuition works and show you different techniques to access your own intuition. You'll learn (or refine) some basic meditation skills and take part in experiential exercises to sharpen your perceptions. You’ll get practice in finding things out intuitively about yourself and others while observing intuitive ethics. You'll also learn ways to stay balanced as your intuition develops. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and share experiences.
In order to sign up for this event, please follow these steps:
- Make a payment via PayPal, credit or debit card or send a check made out to Mara Bishop to PO Box 51553, Durham NC 27717.
- Complete and return the WholeSpirit class registration form. Download the form here.
- Once your registration form is complete, mail to the address above or email it to me.
$250
$225 if registered before February 15th
Evolving Shamanism: The Journey
Saturday and Sunday January 21 & 22, 2012
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
WholeSpirit Center
Durham NC 27707
*Directions will be emailed upon registration
Shamanic journeying is a way to directly access spiritual assistance. Spirit teachers and power animals are a wonderful source of wisdom, support and healing and are available to all of us if we make the effort to develop a relationship with them. This class provides an opportunity to use this ancient technique to access spiritual realms and connect with spirit teachers.
Evolving Shamanism is a series of classes in shamanism that will be based on core shamanic journeying. This class is a good foundation to proceed to more advanced work. If you are already familiar with core shamanic journeying you are welcome to participate in this class as a refresher or simply to enjoy the time spent journeying with a group.
In order to sign up for this event, please follow these steps:
- Make a payment via PayPal, credit or debit card or send a check made out to Mara Bishop to PO Box 51553, Durham NC 27717.
- Complete and return the WholeSpirit class registration form. Download the form here.
- Once your registration form is complete, mail to the address above or email it to me.
$250
$225 if registered before December 31st