The Laughing, Crying, Screaming Masses
Woman Wisdom™ is comprised of six different experiential modules. The descriptions below offer a brief synopsis of their general content. Please note that we are in the process of updating this material for adults as well as adapting it for girls.
Module 1: Women's Rites of Passage: Reconnecting with the Source of Feminine Power
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We study feminist and patriarchal perspectives on women's bodies, cycles, sexuality and power as shared through an ancient lineage of wisdom teachings passed down from woman to woman. These revealed teachings embrace the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, erotic, ecological and cultural dimensions of women's blood mysteries, in particular, menstruation and menopause, as relevant to women of all ages. Through interactive exercises and ceremony, women heal not only their adolescent and mid-life wounding, but restore the broken links in their Motherline as well.
Module 2: The Rainbow Bridge: Initiation of the Chakras
This session is highly experiential and utilizes colored theatrical lights, corresponding to the seven chakras, to create a continual "bath" of healing while experiencing group exercises and process work drawn from ancient and contemporary cultures. We are initiated into the Mysteries of the Seven Rays and each woman receives the special Ray guiding her individual unfoldment in a powerful ceremony.
Module 3: Our Animal Allies: Awakening the Shamanic Healer
Using color as the backdrop, we go on a shamanic journey to receive our power animals which correspond to each of our chakras and learn how to utilize their medicine in our lives through creative process work. Includes trance dance, art, psycho-drama and inner reflection. The group designs a ceremony at the end to honor their animals.
Module 4: The Sacred Feminine: Mysteries of the Goddess
This session reveals the nature of the Primordial Feminine and how to embody the Sacred Feminine in daily life. We delve into the Mysteries of the Goddess in all Her aspects. We discover Her in ancient cultures through images and myth. We awaken Her in our bones through art, psychodrama, movement, creative play and ritual.
Module 5: Wise Woman Healing: Communicating with the Plants
Here we begin our apprenticeship with our green allies. We learn to communicate with the plant devas and learn their magic. To nurture and heal ourselves with roots, herbs and flowers, we will make tinctures, infusions, vinegars and customized flower essences, as well as dream pillows. The group enjoys foraging for wild salad greens and spends much of its time outdoors.
Module 6: Self-Mastery: Walking the Directions
In our final session, we "walk the directions" and receive initiation into the Mysteries of Earth, Fire, Air and Water. We create ritual masks of transformation which symbolize the next level of mastery on our journey and conclude with a beautiful ceremony in which the secret name of each woman's soul is revealed. Graduates receive a certificate and a grand party follows with a sumptuous pot luck feast.
Module 1: Women's Rites of Passage: Reconnecting with the Source of Feminine Power
Learn more about the course
We study feminist and patriarchal perspectives on women's bodies, cycles, sexuality and power as shared through an ancient lineage of wisdom teachings passed down from woman to woman. These revealed teachings embrace the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, erotic, ecological and cultural dimensions of women's blood mysteries, in particular, menstruation and menopause, as relevant to women of all ages. Through interactive exercises and ceremony, women heal not only their adolescent and mid-life wounding, but restore the broken links in their Motherline as well.
Module 2: The Rainbow Bridge: Initiation of the Chakras
This session is highly experiential and utilizes colored theatrical lights, corresponding to the seven chakras, to create a continual "bath" of healing while experiencing group exercises and process work drawn from ancient and contemporary cultures. We are initiated into the Mysteries of the Seven Rays and each woman receives the special Ray guiding her individual unfoldment in a powerful ceremony.
Module 3: Our Animal Allies: Awakening the Shamanic Healer
Using color as the backdrop, we go on a shamanic journey to receive our power animals which correspond to each of our chakras and learn how to utilize their medicine in our lives through creative process work. Includes trance dance, art, psycho-drama and inner reflection. The group designs a ceremony at the end to honor their animals.
Module 4: The Sacred Feminine: Mysteries of the Goddess
This session reveals the nature of the Primordial Feminine and how to embody the Sacred Feminine in daily life. We delve into the Mysteries of the Goddess in all Her aspects. We discover Her in ancient cultures through images and myth. We awaken Her in our bones through art, psychodrama, movement, creative play and ritual.
Module 5: Wise Woman Healing: Communicating with the Plants
Here we begin our apprenticeship with our green allies. We learn to communicate with the plant devas and learn their magic. To nurture and heal ourselves with roots, herbs and flowers, we will make tinctures, infusions, vinegars and customized flower essences, as well as dream pillows. The group enjoys foraging for wild salad greens and spends much of its time outdoors.
Module 6: Self-Mastery: Walking the Directions
In our final session, we "walk the directions" and receive initiation into the Mysteries of Earth, Fire, Air and Water. We create ritual masks of transformation which symbolize the next level of mastery on our journey and conclude with a beautiful ceremony in which the secret name of each woman's soul is revealed. Graduates receive a certificate and a grand party follows with a sumptuous pot luck feast.